Letters to the Editor | English Core | Class 12 | Board Exam 2024

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

K.G. Marg

New Delhi-110002

Sub : Problem of Increasing Stress Faced by Students

Dear Sir,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to shed light on the escalating issue of heightened stress among students, largely stemming from the intensely competitive academic environment.

In today's fast-paced world, the landscape is rife with cutthroat competition. Children find themselves constantly under scrutiny, assessed on various fronts. The expectations placed on them by their parents are substantial, with the desire for excellence in academics, sports, and extracurricular pursuits. The prevailing notion often revolves around steering children towards becoming doctors or engineers, inadvertently subjecting them to undue stress and overwhelming burdens. Consequently, their entire day becomes a relentless cycle of completing assignments and studies, leaving scant time for recreation and physical activities.

It is imperative that we reflect on this pressing issue and contemplate viable solutions. Encouraging students to actively participate in sports, games, and yoga can serve as a potent antidote to the stress epidemic. Additionally, parents must reevaluate their expectations and resist the urge to excessively pressure their children to achieve academic perfection. Introducing meditation practices can prove instrumental in helping students manage and alleviate stress effectively.

In essence, it is crucial to recognize the detrimental impact of excessive academic pressure on students and actively promote a more holistic approach to education—one that prioritizes their mental and physical well-being alongside academic achievements.

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.

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.