Letter to the Editor - Language Notes
The letter to the editor is basically persuasive writing, but in a particular context and format. Our concern, therefore, will be on the physical structure of the letter to the editor.
A letter to the editor should contain, in descending order:
Example:
6 Banana Crescent
Orange Grove
Kingston, Jamaica
February 19, 2011
[SKIP A LINE]
The Editor
The National Observer
3 Heroes Circle Way
Champion Valley
[SKIP A LINE]
Dear Mr. Walters,
[INSERT BODY, see Persuasive Writing]
Yours sincerely,
A concerned customer.
TIPS
Contributor: Leisa Samuels-Thomas
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A letter to the editor should contain, in descending order:
- The writer's address
- The date on which the letter was written
- The title of the person that the letter is intended for
- The name of the office, or organization that the letter is intended for
- The address of the office or organization
- The introductory salutation
- The body, or content, of the letter
- The ending salutation
Example:
6 Banana Crescent
Orange Grove
Kingston, Jamaica
February 19, 2011
[SKIP A LINE]
The Editor
The National Observer
3 Heroes Circle Way
Champion Valley
[SKIP A LINE]
Dear Mr. Walters,
[INSERT BODY, see Persuasive Writing]
Yours sincerely,
A concerned customer.
TIPS
- The block letter format should NOT be used for academic purposes
- The above format is appropriate for use in an examination
- Indent at the beginning of every paragraph
Contributor: Leisa Samuels-Thomas
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