Question

Letter to Editor format​

Answer 1

Letter

.D. Public School

Delhi

 

To,

The Editor

XYZ Newspapers

Delhi

Subject: Water Conservation

Respected Sir / Mam,

Hello! I am BrightOne, student of S.M. Public School, Delhi, class 10. I am writing this letter with concern regarding the poor condition of road. During the rainy season, there is water logging everywhere, which makes it difficult for the commuters to walk or ride their bicycle or car even.

It is extremely dangerous for people to come out of their house during rainy season as there are pot holes on the road which further lead to accident. Not only accident become a concern but for people living near such areas are also at risk due to the born of various diseases like dengue.

 

An awareness must be created regarding this condition. So, it is my humble request that you highlight this issue in your newspaper and spread awareness among the public. Media is one of the most powerful tools these days. It holds the power to make and break the kingdom and can definitely urgent the government and the public to be more responsible towards water problems and measures for improving the roads.

I hope you will consider this small request and take action on it.

Thanking you in anticipating.

Yours sincerely,

BrightOne

Format

1. Sender’s address: First you need to write the address and contact details of the sender.
2. Date: Now, below the sender’s address, leave a space or line and then write the date.
3. Receiving Editor’s address: Here you need to write the recipient of the mail i.e. the editor.
4. Subject of the letter: Write the main purpose of the letter in one line. It must convey the matter for which you are writing the letter for.
5. Salutation: For formal letter, the salutation to be used are Sir / Respected sir / Madam.
6. Body: Write the matter of the letter here. You can divide it into 3 paragraphs.
7. First para of the body: Introduce yourself and explain the purpose of writing the letter in brief.
8. Second para of the body: Give a complete detail of the matter.  
9. Third para of the body: Conclude by mentioning what you expect to be done by the editor. For example, you may want him to highlight the issue in his newspaper / magazine.
10. Complimentary Closing: You can conclude the letter using Thanks / Thank You & Regards.
11. Sender’s name, signature, and designation (if any provided in the question).