Letter to Editor-XII.pptx

Format of letter to editor and other formal letters

1. Simple, direct, formal and impersonal language used. Creativity in presenting relevant ideas in a coherent and organized manner. Writer to be courteous. Avoid difficult and ambiguous expressions. End with a short sentence that anticipates the response of the addressee. State the purpose clearly and concisely. LETTERS Express an opinion Complaint against a social problem Refer to the situation/viewpoint that you wish to highlight Letter to the Editor – a letter to the editor could be written to:

2. Draw the attention of the concerned authorities/general public towards the problem NOT of the Editor Request the concerned authorities to take the action NOT to the editor Raise the issue by citing some latest news items / Survey report / personal experience etc. Analyse the issue in terms of its cause and consequences Offer suggestions If it is a social problem the three major areas to be included are- causes of the problem effects of the problem solutions to the problem conclude politely

3. Sender’s Address _________________ _________________ 19 May 2021/ 19.05.2021 The Editor _________________ _____Address____ Sub:__________________________ Salutation __________________________________________ __________________________________________ _____________Content/body_____________. __________________________________________ __________________________________________ ______________________. ________________________________________. Formal Letters Thank you Yours sincerely/faithfully Name of sender Designation of sender

4. 1. Write letter to the Editor of a newspaper suggesting how the problem of begging can be ended. You are Sumit of Civil Lines, Kanpur 2. You are Samita / Sunit , resident of C-9, Vasant Kunj, Delhi. You find, participation of children in various reality shows on T.V. a form of child exploitation. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily showing your concern about various forms of child exploitation prevalent in educated, urban society giving some suggestions to curtail it. 3. You are Kavita/Kailash staying at B-101, Yamuna Vihar , Delhi. You find it disturbing that despite a ban on the use of polythene bags its use is rampant in city. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your concern about apathy of people towards environmental degradation. Also suggest ways to mobilize city dwellers for the cause of safe environment with the help of school children.