Letters to the EditorWhat?

Why? When?

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An expression of opinion on a current subject or issue.

A persuasive text, with the aim to express views to a wider public.

A written way of talking to readers of a regularly printed publication (newspaper, magazine, periodical etc.)

Are often responses to articles from the particular publication or to other letters to the editor.

What is a letter to the editor?

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The purpose of a letter to the editor is to express your individual views about a current issue.

Letters to the editor are published in nearly all magazines and newspapers.

Anybody can write a letter to the editor; generally, they are individuals who are passionate about a specific current issues.

Why….. letter to the editor?

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Effective ones rely on fact as well as opinion.Can be for or against an issue, or simply to

inform or raise awarenessUsually found in the first section of the

publication or on the “editorial page”Usually less than 200 wordsBegins with a salutation: 'To the Editor of (the

publication name)…' Includes a sender’s details: the writer’s full

name and brief description (town, school, neighborhood, etc.)

Features of a letter to the editor

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You're angry about something and want others to know

An issue is so important that you must speak out

To persuade others to take a specific actionTo suggest an idea to othersTo influence public opinionTo educate the publicTo influence policymakers, leaders, “people in charge”

Why write a letter to the editor?

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Any time you want to: Shape public opinionTell others how you feel about somethingInform the public on an issue Start a community conversation about an issue

When should you write one?

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1. Sender’s address2. Date3. The Editor, …………….Name & Add4. Subject5. Salutation- Sir/ Madam / Dear Editor etc.6. Introductory Paragraph7. Body of the letter (explanations)

How do you write a letter to the editor?

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8. Concluding paragraph (Your Opinion, views etc.)9. Your Faithfully10. Signature

How do you write a letter to the editor? (cont.)

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Worksheet- 1 (Identification of Formats)Worksheet- 2 (Identification of subject)Worksheet -3 (Introductory Paragraph)Worksheet- 4 (Development of Body)Worksheet- 5 (Concluding Paragraph)

Let’s TRY it…

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Keep it under 150 words Keep most important points refers to the

subject in the first paragraph Refer to something recent & relevant in

the community Use local statistics and examples Maintain at least 3 paragraphs-

Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

How you can score good?

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You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day. These animals have caused traffic jams as well as accidents. You have already written to the concerned authorities but no action was taken so far. Write a letter to the Editor of a leading news paper about it. You are Pritee/ Pratik of 56, Preet Vihar New Delhi.

Task for Home

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Thank You !!!

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