Letters to the Editor What? Why? When? How? A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

 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? A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

 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? A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

 Effective ones rely on fact as well as opinion.  Can be for or against an issue, or simply to inform or raise awareness  Usually found in the first section of the publication or on the “editorial page”  Usually less than 200 words  Begins 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 A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

 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 action  To suggest an idea to others  To influence public opinion  To educate the public  To influence policymakers, leaders, “people in charge” Why write a letter to the editor? A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

Any time you want to:  Shape public opinion  Tell others how you feel about something  Inform the public on an issue  Start a community conversation about an issue When should you write one? A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

1.Sender’s address 2.Date 3.The Editor, …………….Name & Add 4.Subject 5.Salutation- Sir/ Madam / Dear Editor etc. 6.Introductory Paragraph 7.Body of the letter (explanations) How do you write a letter to the editor? A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

8. Concluding paragraph (Your Opinion, views etc.) 9. Your Faithfully 10. Signature How do you write a letter to the editor? (cont.) A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

 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… A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

 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? A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

 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 A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English

Thank You !!! A Presentation by- Mr. Apurba Das, PGT English