LETTER TO THE EDITOR-1

• Bedrijfsadministratie
• Praktijkonderwijs
• Leerjaar 4

Expected Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

• Identify the difference between a formal and an informal letter.
  
• Identify the features and format of a formal letter. to Editor
•  Answer the questions based on the features of a formal letter writing.

Why do I need to write a letter in this era of
technology?

WHY LETTER WRITING?

The art of letter writing may have taken a backseat to technology, However, it hasn’t entirely gone away. Formal letters are still needed and still very much used.

Employment letters

When applying for employment, writing letters is almost an expectation. Whether it be a cover letter, application letter, a thank you letter for an interview, a letter requesting a promotion.

Business letters or letters to authorities

Nowadays, it is sometimes necessary to write letters to a congressman or higher authorities

Informational letters

These types of letters inform offices or people of needed data like rules, regulations, events, invitations, or procedures.

• A formal letter, as the name suggests is usually written for official reasons.The content here is strictly formal with a specific structure and format.

• An informal letter is a personal letter, you may write to ask for something, or communicate with a friend or relative.

Letter to the Editor Format

Sender’s Address: Include the Sender’s Address and Contact Details like Email ID, Phone Number

Date: Mention the Date below the Sender’s Address excluding one line or space.

Receiving Editor’s Address: Mention the Address of the Recipient i.e. the Editor’s Address

The Subject of the Letter: The subject should convey the reason behind writing the letter so that the reader will know about what it is.

Salutation: Make sure to write Sir/ Respected Sir/Madam. Add the Editor’s Name so that there are more chances of readability.

Body: should have 3 Paragraphs in it. In the First Paragraph introduce yourself and explain the purpose of the Letter. Second Para should include the details of the matter and describe the issue in simple language. Third Para include what are your expectations from the Editor.

A Formal letter for your reference.

TIPS ON WRITING A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Keep it short and on one subject. Many newspapers have strict limits on the length of letters and have limited space to publish them. ...

Make it legible. ...

Make references to the newspaper.

When you are writing a formal letter, what information might you need?

1. date
2. your name
3. address(receiver's+sender's)
4. all of the above

If you are writing a letter to the Repairs Department for a Television purchased, how would you begin your letter?

1. Hi
2. Dear manager
3. Sir/madam
4. Hello

What is the missing word in this sentence? I am writing with ………..to my application

1. regard
2. relate
3. due
4. because

When writing a letter to editor, you think about the newspaper to which the letter is to be sent. What else is important?

1. Why you are writing
2. What you need to tell the reader
3. What you want the reader to do
4. all of the above

When you are writing a formal letter to an editor, what information do you include?

1. Praise of the editor’s good works
2. Both your address and the newspaper’s address
3. Your date of birth
4. Hello/How are you?

DATE                FORMAL LETTER               C.F    S.N0

Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper telling him/her about your reasons for supporting their campaign to stop the construction of a car park on an open playfield near your school. Mention how useful the park is for the children in your locality.(100-120 WORDS)

Success Criteria-Now I CAN
Identify the difference between formal and informal letter.
Identify main features and format of an informal letter.
Select correct option to answer the questions based on features of a formal letter.

1. Strongly Agree
2. Agree
3. Not sure
4. Need Help

HOME ASSIGNMENT

Write a letter to the editor of national daily regarding the rising number of vehicles in the city and the problems caused due to it. 

Write it on a A-4 size paper and use calligraphy.

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