Editorial letter for class 12 student

1. EDITORIAL
LETTER
MEANS
A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

2. WORD LIMIT
120-150 WORDS
• VALUE POINTS :
• Follow the prescribed
format of CBSE
• Never forget to drop paragraphs
• Use only formal language
• Adhere to the word limit.

3. FORMAT
• SENDER’S ADDRESS
• DATE
• RECEIVER’S ADDRESS
• SUBJECT
• SALUTATION
• CONTENT

4. Continuation of format:
COMPLEMENTORY CLOSING
SIGNATORY COLUMNS

5. FORMAT OF DATE
•Date should always be
written by following the
format of
MDY OR DMY

6. RULES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR WRITING
SUBJECT
Subject : ____________________
Subject should never be written
using a finite verb, It should not
be a sentence but part of an
incomplete sentence.

7. AUTHENTIC STARTING OF AN
EDITORIAL LETTER
• An editorial letter must always
start with the following
sentence:
• Through the columns of your prestigious
newspaper,I would like to express my justified
views on ...........................................

8. Distribution of words
Para 1 includes by 30 words
Para 2 includes by 80 words
Para 3 includes by 40 words

9. DESCRIPTION OF PARAGRAPH
1st
PARA
In paragraph
1, introduce
your topic .
The readers
mustget a
clear view of
the topic by
reading this
para.
2nd
PARA
In paragraph 2
You must discuss
vividly over your
topic giving all
possible points.
This is the pivotal
area of your letter,
So try to iinclude
all strong points.
3rd
PARA
This is the area
where you
conclude your
letter
Exprexx your
opinion,suggestion
and possible
solution here.

10. COMPLEMENTORY CLOSING
•An editorial letter is a
formal letter. So always
include a formal closing by
writing only
YOURS TRULY

11. SIGNATORY COLUMNS
• Column 1 : short signature of the writer
• Column 2 : full name of the writer
• Column 3: designation(if mentioned in
the question )

12. EXAMPLE
• Write a letter to the editorof an English daily,makinga plea to the common people to switch over
to solar energy to conserve electricityand limit electricitybills.(5 marks)
• Answer:
147 Mayur Vihar
New Delhi
•
11 April 20xx
•
The Editor
• Hindustan Times
• New Delhi
• Subject: EvokingAwareness Towards SolarEnergy
• Sir
Through the columns of your reputed newspaper,Iwish to make the people aware of the growing
need and demands of solarpower. We all know that our earth is showingsigns of a patient in
declininghealth and it is due to excessivepollutionon ourplanet.
• Man has a desire to live a luxuriouslife and forthat,he is over consumingelectricity.He doesn’t
realize that overuse would exhaust the treasure.We must conserveelectricity which is the need of
the hour.

13. • But this can only be done if we start using solar power
systems. Various kinds of solar systems like solar cookers,
solar lanterns, solar heating and cooking system, solar
water heater, etc., are available in the market.
These solar systems are non-polluting. They are economical
and are available in different sizes. So, I request you to
publish this letter in your newspaper to make people aware
of the need of conserving electricity and limiting electricity
bills. Public must pay attention to the dire need of
switching over to solar energy.
•
Yours sincerely
Divyansh