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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: 
  • 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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