LETTER WRITING Letter is a form of written communication, Letters are of two types: formal ani Formal letters include business let d infor, ters, letter of complaints, letter to government Informal letters include letters to Officials, ¢, friends, relatives, acquaintances, etc. A. Letters to Editor Sender’s Address Date Receiver’s Address (60 words) Subject Salutation Introductory para Main body of the letter—suggestions Concluding para aviean Yours truly Signature (Full name in block letters) Designation (if needed) B. Application for a Job Sender's Address Date Receiver’s Address Subject: Post applied for SalutationApplication letter Obligations ] ms Yours truly Signature (Name of person in Capital letters) Endl: (1) Curriculum Vitae Please Remember Use of punctuation marks has been done away with while writing the address and salutation. a Every section of the letter begins on the left-hand side. Provide adequate space between sections and paragraphs. a Keep the letter to the point. Letter to Editor Some useful language expressions us Through the esteemed columns of your newspaper, I wish to bring to the notice of ° the concerned authorities... = Inmy opinion... = This isa very shocking/disturbing use of... Application for job Some useful language expressions = In response to your advertisement in. I wish to offer my candidature for your consideration. = I would like to apply for the post of. organisation, advertised today in = This is with reference to your advertisement in ...for the post of ... IB pepoin oa tayaal Describe your opinion clearly Say what you would like the receiver to do to redress the issue Mention your next course of action Be brief and concise Frame the letter according to the job profile Do not boast about your abilities or make any false claims about your qualifications Letter to Editor 1. You area social worker. You are upset as some reputed schools are ad: itting as many as 50-60 students in a section just to make extra money. This inappropriate teacher- student ratio adversely affects the academic standards. Write a letter to the Editor, ‘The Nation, Delhi highlighting this unfair practice. You are Rahul/Rashmi, 41/178, Hind Colony, Delhi. (6 marks) [CBSE Question Paper 2020] Creative Writing Skills 115Ans. 756-C Laxmi Nagar Main Road Delhi July 21, 20XX The Editor ‘The Times of India Delhi Subject; Poor Academic Standards Dear Sir ‘Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the kind attention of the relevant authorities towards the inappropriate teacher-student ratio which adversely affects the academic standards. 1am a social worker and mostly I have been observing that good schools are admitting as many as 60-70 students in a class just to mint money which is adversely affecting academic standard. As per my opinion, this is a worst thing which they do. Students who have a potential are not able to get admission because of financial conditions. That is a bribe which school has taken. I am a social worker along with a citizen of India. | never expect that only for the purpose of money, schools have hidden the potential of students and also all the students have equal rights of education, I shall deem it a great favour, if you will publish this biggest concern on your newspaper. Yours sincerely XYZ A 72-year-old Municipal Councilor of your area expired last Friday and as she had desired, her body was donated to Army Medical College. It would be a second life for some persons receiving some vital organs retrieved from her body. Write a letter to the Editor, ‘Indian Times’, Chennai, highlighting the importance of donation of eyes and other organs to persons in need. You are Navita/Namit, 125, Sohna Road, Kodaikanal. ( marks) [CBSE Question Paper, Code no 1/3/2; 2020]| oie | SA sae - | Col AN oat inonags! —— [opper’s Answer 2020)) = cor of a renowned daily in 120-150 words on the need to keep ites ere Se ae ‘avoid outbreak of common diseases like malaria and our surroundin: dengue. You are Bharat i, Use the given cues along with your own ideas to gu Bharati. Use the given cues along ye se this letter. 7 (6 marks) [CBSE Question Paper, Code no 1/2/1; 2022-23] compose this letter. Creative Writing Skills 117 i. apSon bxrORE Sear so WATER on OA } Pnorecryouns ELF FROM DENGUE & MALARIA SLEEP UNDER MOSQUITO NETS FIGHT THE BIE... KEEP SURROUNDINGS CLEAN TAKE CHARGE Ans. 21, Amazon Apartments Chandanwadi Mumbai June 13, 20xX The Editor ‘The New Indian Express Mumbai Subject: Caution against Dengue and Malaria Dear Sir pansue and vector-borne diseases are very hazardous for life and many a times, lead to the death ofa person. The increasing number of dengue and malaria cases i to our carelessness toward the cleanliness of our surroundings. It is the duty of Gtizen and of the government to take measures to eradions water-borne diseases from the nation. There should be no water Stagnation in the ‘surroundings and at homes as well. The government should make use of electronic aat print media to make people aware of such diseases, People should be advised not to expose their skins, to apply mosquito repellents while Stepping out, and sleep under mosquito nets. Let us protect ouvacles pa Dengue and Malaria. It would be a noble gesture on your part to carry my humble Tequest to the concerned authorities, and the public at large. Yours sincerely Bharati 4. Recently you went to your native village Some of the children in the age group of 5-14 (the age at which they should have bee! at school) remained at home, were working in the fields or simply loitering in the Streets, Write a leter, in 120-150 words, to the Editor of a National Daily analysing the problem and offering solutions to it. You are Navtej/Navita, M-114, Mount Kailash: Kanpur, ( marks) [CBSE Delhi 2015] to visit your grandparents. You saw that \8 Xam idea English (Core)-Xil‘ans. M-114, Mount Kailash Ans, Kanpur- 208002 June 1, 20XX The Editor ‘The Times of India New Delhi-110002 Subject: Preventing illiteracy among children Dear Sir ‘Thisis with reference to somethin, 1g that I came across while on a visit to my grandparents place in Nellore. I found many cl hildren in the age group of 5-14 not attending school. They remained at home, were working in the fields or simply loitering in the streets, It was very disheartening to see that even though the right to education has been made compulsory, many children still remain illiterate. 1 found the children disinterested or rather indifferent towards education, The same attitude was prevalent among the parents and elders. There was absolutely no motivation. I understand that poor parents need extra help in fields, but I believe thas it should not be at the cost of their children’s education, so that none of these remain the reason of illiteracy. After all children are the future of tomorrow. Thope this letter will serve as a wake-up call for the concerned authorities, Yours sincerely Navtej When cricket teams go abroad, the members are allow friends along with them. Does this fact distract game in a better way? If it is good, why don’t we allow our athletes to enjoy the same Privilege? Write a letter to the Editor of a National Daily, in 120. Your views on the issue. You are Navtej/Navita, M-114, ed to take their wives, even them or help them focus on their 150 words, giving Mount Kailash, Kanpur. (5 marks) [CBSE Delhi 2015) M-114, Mount Kailash Kanpur-208002 June 1, 20xX The Editor ‘The Times of India New Delhi-110002 Subject: Pampered cricketersDear Sir We have always felt that our cricketers are pampered a lot. This is evident with the Bey reconsidering its ban on taking wives/friends abroad on games. fey fay tha takin, wives/friends along is a good move as it gives the players the mucl pee le emotion support and keeps them free from worries. It helps them concentrate iia their Bam But if that is the case, why aren’t our other players given the same privilege? Would be not right to say that this kind of biasness on the part of the Sein is all becays, cricket is the most popular game in the country? The question arises, ‘Is it a wise mo,, to reinstate this ruling?” f ‘ Well, considering the way our cricketers are faring at major ee Hi aie; this privilege, there should not be any doubt as to the usefulness of such a ruling, j at the same time, it sometimes acts as a distraction. Players are unable to focus an; give their best. It becomes more like a family outing rather than a sporting missie; Moreover, the wish to live up to the expectations of their family makes the players ir harder. They put in their best because they know that their family feels that they will give their best. No training sessions are missed, ultimately leading to a better performance Yours sincerely Navita = You are Navtej/Navita, Secretary, Environment Club, Akash Public School, Agra. You along with a group of students, went on a three-day tour through Corbett Nationd Park. You found how the tourists abuse the available facilities and thus endange the environment. Write a letter, in 120-150 words, to the Editor of a National Daily highlighting the situation. Suggest ways through which the environment of the pat! can be saved. (6 marks) [CBSE (Al) 2015] ‘Ans. Akash Public School 12, Besant Road Agra-28XXXX June 13, 20XX The Editor The Times of India Mumbai Subject: Deteriorating condition of Corbett National Park Dear Sir Through the columns of your esteemed . the concerned authorities towards the deteriee cee Nish t© draw the kind attentio" India, with its rich flora and fauna, from various countries throng our count i i c to enj i “i of this magnificence is our National Parks. We Poy ti“2 beauty. A very beautifl country, of which, Corbett National Park is the oldie round 110 national parks it Though it houses the mighty but endangered Bengal Tiger, its own fut ms! 5 ture seemsgin Ans. bleak. All this is because of tourism. Tourists harm environment in many ways. They trample the vegetation and throw litter in places. Without even the slightest regard for the park, tourists disturb wildlife by throwing stones at the small animals and sometimes even running their tour vehicles behind them. They also park vehicles in prohibited areas. All this has led to major disturbances for the animals. Many animals, which used to roam around freely in the park, now run and hide on hearing humans. It is a pitiable state of affairs which the authorities should look into at the earliest. Limiting visitors or at least their vehicles can be the first step towards safeguarding these animals. The tourists also need to be educated on this issue. People who abuse the facilities provided should be severely penalised. An increase in patrolling by forest guards and stricter implementation of laws will also help. I request the authorities to look int steps, so that the purpose of nati animals is not lost. to the matter at the earliest and take the necessary ional parks, of providing a home and safeguarding Yours truly Navtej On Teachers’ Day, you read in a newspaper that privately owned and managed schools in small towns or even in the suburbs of metropolitan cities exploit their teachers by paying them just a fraction of their authorised salaries. This affects their performance in the classroom and thus, the lives of their students, Write a letter, in 120-150 words, to the Editor of a National Daily raising your voice against such exploitation. Suggest ways to solve this problem. You are Navtej/Navita, 112 Taj Road, Agra. (6 marks) [CBSE (Al) 2015] 112, Taj Road Agra- 282002 June 13, 20XX ‘The Editor The Times of India Mumbai Subject: Compromising on the quality of education, Theoagh the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the kind attention of the concerned authorities towards the deplorable condition of education in certain privately owned and managed schools in small towns or even in the suburbs of Of, hare ier a spurt of various privately owned and managed schools in small towns or even in the suburbs of metropolitan cities. Though ci seems Promising trend for education, the quality of education in these schools is often eee ee of the times, the teachers employed are paid just a fraction of Tea eRe These teachers have to work for longer hours on less salary. T! pales i e sus ty of ‘in turn affecting the career of the students. Often the schools pay less on their teaching,the pretext of less experience or low grades. No perks and allowances are paid, also makes it difficult to get and retain quality teachers. This is exploitation of stuq,,’ as well as their teachers. Itis important that laws regarding employment of teachers be made more string.,. Also, instead of having a check done only by the school committee, itis importan, continuous monitoring by the Government takes place. Only then, both the stud,,,, and teachers will get respite. The school authorities should also be more humane I request the authorities to look into the matter at the earliest and take the necess,, steps, so that our future generations do not suffer. Yours truly Navita Lack of job opportunities in the rural areas is forcing people to migrate to citi, Every big city thus, has a number of slums in it. Life in these slums is miseraly, Write a letter, in 120-150 words, to the Editor of a National Newspaper on how y, can improve the living conditions in these slums. You are Karan/Karuna, M114, \3) Road, Delhi. (6 marks) [CBSE Delhi 2014 M114, Mall Road Delhi May 1, 20XX The Editor The Hindustan Times Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi-110001 Subject: Need to improve living conditions in slums Sir/Ma’am Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the kind attention of the concerned authorities towards the miserable living conditions in slum’. India is growing by leaps and bounds in every sector. However, the mushrooming sluns in the city provide an altogether different scenario. A country's growth depends on it growth of its people. The people living in slums don't have basic amenities like {00 shelter and clothing. Many can be seen ravaging through dustbins to get food. Lack! proper sanitation and living among such dreadful conditions lead to spread of mat! diseases. There are many in the slums who have always been in the city. However: the® are others who migrate from rural to urban areas to earn their livelihood. All this due to lack of job opportunities in rural areas. Thereby, many of them end up living’ slums. Though the government has made housing provisions for these people. "=" are unaware of the same. Others who are aware, fight corruption to get these facilitié® Still others who get these facilities rent these houses to earn money. All this quadruy the problems faced by these people. ae ph Government needs to ensure that people living in the slums get basic amenities: P*°?, should be made aware of the existing job opportunities in rural areas. Bette! !opportunities and setting of small-scale industries should also be done in rural areas. street plays should be organised in slums to make the slum dwellers aware of their rights. Provision 19 provide basic education should also be done. Only when the slum dwellers also get the basic necessities, can the nation be said to have truly progressed. Yours sincerely Karuna ives you a good feeli Saedlcoene Gs Leer ing when you read in the newspapers how patients from aay wand hxveibaciied Sine: and get themselves treated at a fraction of expenses of a. National Daily dee ar thes Write a letter, in 120-150 words, to the editor y ei : ; i Karan/Karuna M 114, Mall Read, ene of medical tourism for bed = . marks) M 114, Mall Road (CBSE (Al) 2016) Kanpur April 25, 20XX The Editor The Hindustan Times New Delhi Subject: Importance of medical tourism for India Dear Sir ‘Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, | wish to draw the kind attention of the concerned authorities towards the importance of medical tourism for India. India is an international medical travel destination for patients seeking world-class treatment at competitive rates. Overthe years, India has grown to become the top-most destination for medical treatment because it scores high over a range of factors that determines the overall quality of care. From quality of therapy, range of procedural and treatment options, infrastructure and skilled manpower to perform any medical procedure with zero waiting time, the list of benefits of travelling for medical treatment in India are many. The high-end healthcare system in India is as good as the best in the world. With the wide range of world-class medical facilities, infrastructure, alternative treatment (Ayurveda, homeopathic, etc.) and therapies, India is a place par excellence ; : cts people. However, quality services should not be beyond Quality of care is what attrac * 3 the affordability of the patient who requires it. IF quality comes at an affordable cost, it eae aaa advantage. This combination of highest quality and cost advantage is unique in India. Quick and immediate attention for surgeries and all interventions are assived in India. Another advantage is the number of English-speaking people in the country. This helps in better understanding and care [or the pain emf These days, it seems that every country in the world promotes itself as a haven for Ss it Creative Writing Skills 12310, An: a medical tourism. The reality is that in most cases they offer eas Bei and limited skills/qualifications. However, Indian medical aS ti all its benege is truly the best and requires only more promotion. This will he “ US ear fore; i exchange, improve relations with other countries and enhance India’s image in the outside world. tig Thope the concerned authorities would take further steps to enhance medical tourisn, in India. Yours sincerely Karuna You are Shubha/Krushna Mohanty, residing in Subhadra Apartments, Bhuvaneshya, Odisha. You have observed, with increasing concern, that garbage collection continue i ation in your neighbourhood. Write a letter to the editor of ‘aneshwar, in about 120-150 words, explaining your concer behind the importance of Barbage segregation. Suggest Ways Participate in this Program, 5 marks) “The Real Times’, Bhuv; along with the rationale in which the R.W.As can [CBSE Sample Paper, 2021) * 201, Subhadra Apartments Bhuvaneshwar Odisha October 21, 20xx The Editor The Real Times K.G. Marg, Bhuvaneshwar Subject: Regarding garbage collection without segregation Dear Sir Through the columns of your I would like to draw the attention of the cor negligent titude of the resid segregate Meant for to use the the garbage according to its kind. The society has provided two containers dry waste and wet waste. Still there is hardly anyone with enough concern same accordingly. It’s a pity to say that several complaints registered in acknowledge and come forward to deal with the issue and do the needful, You are requested to highlight the issue and bring it to the notice of the authority. Looking forward to hear from you soon, Yours sincerely Shubha/Krushna Murthy