Question

How to write a letter to the editor of a newspaper

Answer 1

Answer:-

Here is the format of a letter to an editer (as per CBSE)-

Sender's address-

(Leave one line)

Date-

(Again leave a line)

Receiver's Designation and address-

Subject:-(subject statement should not be very long)

(One more leave a line)

Salutation- (sir/madam)

. [Body of the letter]

Complementary close-(E.g-Yours truly)

Let's take an illustration-

Answer 2

1. Sender’s address: The address and contact details of the sender are written here. Include email and phone number, if required or if mentioned in the question.

2. Date: The date is written below the sender’s address after Leaving one space or line.

3. Receiving Editor’s address: The address of the recipient of the mail i.e. the editor is written here.

4. Subject of the letter: The main purpose of the letter forms the subject. It must be written in one line. It must convey the matter for which the letter is written.

5. Salutation (Sir / Respected sir / Madam)

6. Body: The matter of the letter is written here. It is divided into 3 paragraphs as follows -

Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and the purpose of writing the letter in brief.

Paragraph 2: Give a detail of the matter.

Paragraph 3: Conclude by mentioning what you expect from the editor. (For example, you may want him to highlight the issue in his newspaper / magazine).

7. Complimentary Closing

8. Sender’s name, signature and designation(if any)