Class X - Formal Letter To The Editor
Class X - Formal Letter To The Editor
Class X - Formal Letter To The Editor
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WHAT IS A LETTER TO THE EDITOR?
You feel strongly about an issue, and you want to let people know what you think. You
believe you can even influence people to take some action if you speak your mind. But,
you want to reach an audience larger than just your friends or your group membership.
Letters to the editor can be an effective way to get the word out.
First paragraph
The first paragraph should be short and state the purpose of the letter- to make an
enquiry, complain, request something, etc.
The paragraph or paragraphs in the middle of the letter should contain the relevant
information behind the writing of the letter. Most letters in English are not very long, so
keep the information to the essentials and concentrate on organising it in a clear and
logical manner rather than expanding too much.
Last Paragraph
The last paragraph of a formal letter should state what action you expect the recipient to
take- to refund, send you information, etc.
Sample Formal Letters to the Editor
Q. 1. Read the following advertisement for products using solar energy.
SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS FOR A GREENER INDIA
• EXCELLENT OFFERS
• Solar Cookers
• Solar Lanterns
• Solar Heating/Cooking Systems
• Solar Water Heater
Raj Solar Sales and Service 45-Panchkwan Road New Delhi
Write a letter to the editor of an English daily, making a plea to the common people to
switch over to solar energy to conserve electricity and limit electricity bills. (Board 2014,
Set PRE2N18) (5 marks)
Ans.
147 Mayur Vihar
New Delhi
11 April 20xx
The Editor
Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Ans.
87 A Saket Colony
Agra
25th October 20 xx
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi
Subject:EducatingtheUnderprivileged
Sir
Through the columns of your reputed newspaper, I wish to draw your attention towards
the movement ‘Sarvashiksha Abhiyan’ which aims at providing knowledge to all
children. Even the act RTE-Right to Education also ensures education for all children
between the age of four to fourteen. But these movements and acts do not show
themselves implemented anywhere especially in the underprivileged class. There are
still many children who do not go to school. They either work as a domestic labour or
work in factories, dhabas, etc. It is disturbing to note that our government’s plans are
not bearing any fruits. It is all because of lack of awareness towards these kinds of
movements.
We all need the help of print media as well as electronic media to spread messages of
awareness to the masses. The underprivileged children must be made to realize that
they have the right to get education. So, they must go to school. The foremost thing is to
discourage child-labour so as to give these children a bright future. I hope you will pay
attention to this noble cause and publish it in your newspaper.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Siddharth Singh
Q. 3. Your grandfather is very upset about the rising prices and keeps thinking of his
olden times when things were very cheap. You are convinced that inflation has made
life difficult for common man. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a national
daily describing the difficulties faced by poor families. (Board 2014, Set 8L1922Q) (5
marks)
Ans.
679 Kaveri Vihar
New Delhi
Q. 4. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, expressing your opinion and views on
the increased human dependence on technology. Right from a small child to an adult, or
even an old man, everyone wants gadgets only-cell phone, I-pod, laptop, etc. This also
has a negative effect on social relationships. Using your own ideas and the unit,
‘Science’, vyrite the letter in 100-120 words. (Board 2014, Set QUD9VQW) (5 marks)
Ans.
230 C.O.D. Colony
New Delhi
15th May, 20 xx
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi
Can you create functional, green spaces in a crowded city like Mumbai ? ‘Fresh and
Local’ is an initiative to transform underused spaces into productive, community areas
through urban farming. It aims to inspire city residents to make the most use of the
spaces that surround them to grow fruits, herbs and vegetables. Not only can urban
farming improve the environment, but also the health of the city residents.
Kush decides to write a letter to the Editor of a National Daily to raise public awareness
about using the space around them for productive community areas. Use your ideas as
well the write the letter.
Ans.
18 Model Town
Mumbai
14th May, 20 xx
The Editor
The Times of India
Mumbai
The Editor
The Herald Tribune
New Delhi
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the
general public towards the changing trend in the recreational activities of children of
modem tunes. It is shocking to know that present day children don’t want to spend their
leisure hours on book-reading, sports and games or any other outdoor activity as was
done in the years from 1960-1980. Rather modem day juveniles are more interested in
indoor activities. Only 10% of them are interested in book reading whereas 60% can be
seen busy with gadgets. This is not a positive trend. It is leading our children towards
poor health and stamina.
In my opinion, children should be made to understand the importance of reading books
and this can be done at school level as well as by parental interference. The
advantages of outdoor games must be stressed upon. They must realise that outdoor
games impart them the value of discipline as well as team spirit Parents should not
provide them electronic gadgets at an early stage.
Hope this letter of mine will spread awareness among children as well as parents and
recreational activities of children will again get channelized in a positive way.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Malavika
(Health Specialist)
Q. 7. You are Amit/ Amita. You happened to take part in a medical camp organized by
Health Club of your school in a remote village near Delhi. You are surprised to find that
most of the people there have no awareness of basic health and hygiene. As a
concerned citizen you decide to take up their cause and organize camps to make the
villagers aware of the importance of hygiene. Taking ideas from the given notes and the
unit on ‘Health and Medicine’ alongwith your own ideas, write a letter to the editor of a
newspaper, in about 120 words, expressing your concern and encouraging youngsters
to take part in such campaigns. (Board Term-12012, Set EC2,040) (5 marks)
Ans.
47, COD colony
Jaipur
18th February, 20 xx
The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi
Q. 8. You recently visited an important historical monument. You were shocked to find it
in a state of utter neglect Taking help from unit, ‘Travel and Tourism’, the clues given
below and with your own ideas write a letter to the editor of a leading newspaper
highlighting the poor condition of important archaeological and heritage ‘ sites. Point out
the lack of essential services, the poor state of maintenance and its misuse by people.
Give suggestions for improving the situation. (Board Term-12012, Set EC2,055) (5
marks)
Ans.
136, New Kamla Nagar
Agra
Q. 9. You visited the Water Park in your city as part of school excursion. You noticed
that the water was not clean and also had a stale smell which could result in many
water borne diseases. Taking ideas from the unit, Health and your own ideas, write a
letter in about 120 words to the editor of a local newspaper about your experience on
visiting the place and how the polluted water would affect the visitors. Include the
precautions that should be taken in the Water Park. You are Neeta/Nitin. (Board Term-
12012, Set EC2,036) (5 marks)
Ans.
389, Mayur Vihar
New Delhi
14th May, 20xx
The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi
Q. 10. Everyday you are late to school by fifteen minutes. Your school bus is stuck in a
traffic jam near Chintpumi Temple crossing. Along with own ideas, write a letter to the
editor of a newspaper highlighting this problem and suggesting some remedy for it.
(Board Term-1,2012 Set EC2,046) (5 marks)
Ans.
232, Friends Colony
Noida
16th May, 20xx
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Ans.
522, Railway Colony
Ghaziabad
27th April, 20xx
The Editor
National Herald
New Delhi