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    Delhi Public School English Letter To The Editor

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    Sharanya Shrivastava
    This document provides guidance on writing a letter to the editor. It explains that the purpose is to bring issues to the public's attention to generate awareness and facilitate solutions. It outlines the proper format, including addresses, date, salutation, 3 paragraph structure to state the problem, provide reasons/consequences and offer suggestions. Sample intro/conclusion lines and a full sample letter on improving slum conditions are also included.

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    DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

    ENGLISH
    LETTER TO THE EDITOR

    A letter to the editor is a formal mode of correspondence through which a pertinent issue is
    brought to the notice of the editor by a concerned individual.

    Purpose of writing a letter to the Editor-

    Issues are brought to the notice of the editor so that public awareness can be generated and
    problems can be eradicated by forming concrete solutions.

    Format:

    Sender’s Address

    House no.
    Area
    City-Pincode
    <Leave a line>

    Date –Expanded form (eg: 9th June 2020)

    <Leave a line>

    Receiver’s Address

    Receiver’s Designation
    Name of the Newspaper
    Area
    City-Pincode
    <Leave a line>

    Salutation (Dear sir)

    Subject – [Should be in 6 to 8 words]

    1st Paragraph

    (Stating the problem: 3 to 4 lines)


    2nd Paragraph (8 to 10 lines)

    Nature of the problem


    Reasons
    Consequences (atleast 2)
    And
    Suggestions (atleast 2)

    3rd Paragraph
    Conclude.
    Request to publish this letter.

    Thanking you
    <Leave a line>
    Yours truly
    Sign(optional)
    Name
    Designation [if any]

    Suggested Starting lines:

    Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to highlight / I would like to
    express my elation / I would like to draw the attention to a persistent menace.......
    I wish to draw the kind attention of the concerned authorities through the columns of your
    esteemed newspaper towards …………
    Suggested End line:

    I would request you to print this letter in your esteemed daily to make the concerned
    authority take the required action soon./to sentitize the citizens of the nation towards this issue
    and work towards building a better nation.

    Sample Letter:

    Lack of job opportunities in the rural areas is forcing people to migrate to cities. Every big
    city thus has a number of slums in it. Life in these slums is miserable. Write a letter in about
    150 words to the editor of a national daily on how we can improve the living conditions in
    these slums. You are Karan/Karuna, M114-NirmanVihar, Mall Road, Delhi
    M114, Nirman Vihar
    Mall Road
    Delhi-110045

    9th April 2020

    The Editor
    The Times of India
    2, MG Road
    New Delhi- 110006

    Dear sir

    Subject – Improving the living condition in slums

    Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the
    municipal authorities of all the metro cities towards the miserable conditions of the people
    living in slums. These slums are mostly inhabited by rural people who have migrated to
    cities for their livelihood.

    These migrants settle in slums which are unauthorised colonies in the heart of the city. The
    place lacks basic amenities like piped water supply and sanitation. The inhabitants defecate
    in open spaces. This leads to spread of various diseases like cholera, dysentery etc. Further,
    the place is badly crowded with improper ventilation. The garbage piles are hardly ever
    lifted. It is indeed shameful for any government to see their underprivileged community
    living in such shameful condition. Poverty is no reason for being herded like cattle.

    The living condition of these slums can be improved if the municipal authorities bring these
    areas under their ambit. If villages can have their own Panchayat, then why not these
    slums!A system needs to be formulated where there is constant check on the living
    condition of the people living in the slums. Proper sanitation, regular health check-ups and
    punctual garbage disposal are just a few measures that can lift up their living conditions.
    I request you to publish this letter so that the concerned authorities take the imminent
    actions to improve their living condition.

    Yours truly
    Karan

    Practice Question
    You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day.. These
    animals cause traffic jams as well as accidents. You have already written to the concerned
    authorities but no action has been taken so far. Write a letter to the Editor, The Hindu, drawing
    attention of the Municipal Commissioner, Chennai. You are Shanta/Suresh, 12 MG Road,
    Chennai.

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