Letters to the Editor | English Core | Class 12

LETTERS TO EDITOR

Letters to Editor give suggestions/create awareness on an issue of public interest or an issue already raised in an article / write up.

Points to Remember

• Draw the attention of the concerned authorities/general public towards the problem, NOT the Editor.

• Request the concerned authorities to take the action NOT to the editor. It is not a direct request.

• While dealing with social/civic problems provide suggestions to curb or control it in the end.

• Raise the issue by citing some latest news / items / Survey report / personal experience etc.

• Analyze the issue in terms of its causes and consequences.

• Conclusion to be positive, straightforward with pleasant tone and use of polite language.

Example : You are Rekha / Rakesh, a student of Bharti Public School Class XII. The students are required to cope up with a lot of stress in todays' competitive environment. Write a letter to the editor highlighting increasing stress faced by students and suggesting ways and means to combat it.

Bharti Public School,

Delhi

6 July 2018

The Editor

The Times of India

Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg

New Delhi-110002

Sub. : Problem of Increasing Stress Faced by Students

Sir,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper I would like to express my views on the problem of increasing stress among the students due to highly competitive environment.

Today's world is full of competition. Every now and then a child is assessed on different parameters. Parents expect a lot from their children. They want their children to excel in all the fields such as studies, sports and co-curricular activities. Everyone wants their children to be a doctor or an engineer. The result is that children are unduly stressed and burdened. All day long they are indulged in completing their homework and studies and no time is left for

games and sports.

It is high time we should ponder upon this problem. Students should be involved in games, sports and yoga to combat stress. Parents should not pressurize their children for performing excellently in studies. Meditation can be practised for keeping stress at bay.

Yours sincerely,

Rekha / Rakesh

QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE

1. YOU ARE A SOCIAL WORKER. YOU FEEL UPSET AS SOME OF THE GOOD SCHOOLS ARE ADMITTING AS MANYY AS 60-70 STUDENTS IN CLASS JUST TO MINT MONEY. THIS IS ADVERSELY AFFECING ACADEMIC STANDARDS. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF A NATIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTING THIS CORRUPT PRACTICE. SIGN THE LETTER AS RANJAN/RANJANA.

2. YOU ARE ANITA/ANKIT STAYING AT ' ANKUR APARTMENTS' MAYUR VIHAR, DELHI. THERE IS NO BUS-STOP WITHIN THE RADIUS OF 2 KM FROM THE APARTMENTS, CAUSING LOT OF INCONVENIENCE TO THE RESIDENTS. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF 'THE TIMES OF INDIA' DRAWING ATTENTION OF THE GOVERNMENT TO THIS PROBLEM OF THE RESIDENTS FOR RECTIFICATION.

3. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF 'THE HINDUSTAN TIMES' DRAWING THE ATTENTION OF THE CONCERNED AUTHORITIES REGARDING HEALTH HAZARDS BEING CREATED WHEN SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CARRYING BAGS FULLY LOADED WITH BOOKS ON THEIR SHOULDERS TO THEIR SCHOOLS.

Note:

Dear Students,

You can mail me the answers of the above QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE on my mail ID: conceptwithmonotoshdey@gmail.com.

Write the answers on a Note Book, take pics of the pages, convert these jpg images into a pdf file and mail me.

I shall certainly check your answers and revert back within 48 answers.

Bibliography:

1. Communication Skills-A Practical Approach by Hema Srinivasan ( Frank Bros & CO. )

2. English Core, Class XII , Support Material issued by DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION Govt. of NCT, Delhi.