CBSE Class 10 English Letter to the Editor Writing Assignment Set 01

Question 1. There is a busy road in front of your school. A large number of students have to cross the road while going back home. They run a great risk. Write a letter to the Editor, Navjiwan Times, Agra drawing attention of the authorities concerned to the problem. Make a request to mark a zebra crossing and to put traffic lights in front of your school. You are Amit/Anita, Class X, New Age Public School, Ram Nagar, Agra.
Answer:
New Age Public School
Ram Nagar
Agra
25 July 20XX
The Editor
The Navjiwan Times
Agra
Dear Sir
Subject: Zebra crossing and traffic lights on D N Mehta Road
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to bring to your notice two important facts about D N Mehta Road in our city: (i) it does not have any zebra crossing marks in the portion in front of our school; (ii) it does not have any traffic lights in the portion in front of our school.
A large number of students, teachers and members of the public cross this busy road and it is a great risk doing so, due to the absence of a zebra crossing and traffic lights.
I am sure that you will agree that measures should not be taken after the crisis. We must not wait for accidents to happen.
You are therefore requested to give appropriate space to my letter in your esteemed newspaper to draw the attention of the concerned authorities.
Yours faithfully
Amit
Class X

Writing Tips:
1. Open with 'Through the columns of your esteemed daily' and state the issue.
2. End by requesting the editor to publish the letter so that authorities take note.

Question 2. You are Deep/Deepika of C-105, Janak Puri, New Delhi. You are extremely disturbed on reading about attacks on old people living alone. Write a letter to the Editor of "The New Indian Express" sensitizing people and drawing attention to this problem.
Answer:
C-105, Janak Puri
New Delhi 1100XX
17 July 20XX
The Editor
The New Indian Express
New Delhi 1100XX
Sir
Subject: Attacks on old people living alone
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to the danger old people living alone are facing. Many senior citizens live alone with just a domestic help, as their children are adults and have moved out. The domestic helps hired by these aged people often take advantage of their helplessness. They are burgled, poisoned or beaten to death. It is indeed a sad plight for our senior citizens.
It is my humble request to the authorities concerned to issue a certificate of verification of the domestic help and ask neighbours to set up a neighbourhood watch where everyone can look out for the safety of each other, especially the older people.
I hope my concern will reach the ears of the concerned authorities through your newspaper.
Yours faithfully
Deepika
(A concerned citizen)

Writing Tips:
1. Describe the problem with its causes, then offer workable suggestions.
2. A letter to the editor addresses the public too; keep the tone serious and sensitive.

Question 3. You are Ria/Ranjit. You want to bring to light the parking problem faced by the people in residential colonies. Write a letter to the Editor of "The Daily Express" drawing attention to this problem and what measures can be taken to rectify it. Your address is 22-B, Mandakini Apartments, New Delhi.
Answer:
22-B, Mandakini Apartments
New Delhi
12 December 20XX
The Editor
The Daily Express
New Delhi
Sir
Subject: Illegal parking of buses and trucks in residential colonies
Through the columns of your newspaper, I would like to bring to light the woes caused by illegal parking of buses and trucks in residential colonies. These vehicles are a constant cause of trouble to the residents living in these localities. I have noticed buses and trucks parked illegally outside the gate of our residential building. In an emergency or even during normal working hours, one has to hunt down the drivers of these vehicles. Children hardly have any space to play outdoor games in their colonies because of the cramped space.
I appeal to the authorities to take remedial action regarding this serious problem. Buses should be parked in a bus depot, and trucks should have their own space to park. Residential colonies and the parking space made available to them are meant only for the people who live there.
Yours faithfully
Ranjit

Writing Tips:
1. Keep the subject line short and specific.
2. Include the measures asked for in the task (depots, separate truck parking).

Question 4. You are Chitra/Chitranjan, 55, Brindavan Lane, Bengaluru. Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper expressing concern at the misbehaviour of the autorickshaw drivers in the city.
Answer:
55, Brindavan Lane
Bengaluru
12 March 20XX
The Editor
The Daily Mirror
Shivaji Nagar
Bengaluru
Sir
Subject: Misbehaviour of the autorickshaw drivers in the city
I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the above mentioned problem through the columns of your esteemed newspaper.
The growing misdemeanour among auto drivers is a common concern of every citizen of the state. Not only do they charge fare in excess of the metered rate, but they also misbehave with the passengers. They promise to drop the passenger at the doorstep but stop midway and ask for more money, claiming that the distance agreed upon was shorter. In order to make extra money, they pick up extra passengers midway, who may be anti-social elements, and put the lives of passengers at risk. Moreover, they talk incessantly on the phone while driving, putting the passengers in danger.
You are requested to give appropriate space to my letter in your newspaper.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Chitra

Writing Tips:
1. Give concrete examples of misbehaviour (overcharging, extra passengers, phone use).
2. Keep the tone of concern, not abuse, when criticising a group.

Question 5. Write a letter to the Editor of your favourite magazine, congratulating them on their 6th anniversary and commending them for their good work. You are Shristi/Shayan of 66, Chowrungee Lane, Kolkata.
Answer:
66, Chowrungee Lane
Kolkata
30 June 20XX
The Editor
The Voice
Shivaji Nagar
Bengaluru
Madam
Subject: Congratulations on the sixth anniversary of the magazine
I must congratulate your magazine on having completed six successful years today. I have been an avid reader of your magazine since its first edition and never miss any issue. The Voice is doing a phenomenal job of informing the public about the affairs of the political, social and business world in a fearless manner. The magazine deserves rich applause for covering the events from a very fresh perspective. I especially enjoy the interviews featuring various personalities.
I have a humble suggestion to submit for the growth of the magazine. Please introduce an exclusive column on health. It will not only increase the readership of the magazine but also make it more informative.
Hoping you will keep up the standards of quality.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Shayan

Writing Tips:
1. Praise specific features of the magazine, not just its name.
2. A constructive suggestion adds weight to a letter of appreciation.

Question 6. You are Sudipta/Rajan of 549, Sector 4, Rohini, New Delhi. You are a student of Class X of D C Arya School, New Delhi. Metro Rail has become very popular, comfortable and a convenient mode of transport in your city. Unfortunately, the premises in front of your school has become an unauthorised transport stand for feeder buses of the metro station. Write a letter to the editor of the 'Neighbourhood Call' suggesting the removal of the transport in front of the school premises.
Answer:
549, Sector 4
Rohini
New Delhi
10 May 20XX
The Editor
The Neighbourhood Call
444, Sector 44
Rohini
New Delhi
Dear Sir
Subject: Unauthorised transport stand in front of D C Arya School
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to bring to the notice of the authorities the chaos created in front of D C Arya School with the coming up of an unauthorised transport stand for feeder buses of the metro station. Traffic jams are created by stationary vehicles encroaching on the main road, slowing traffic flow and requiring police intervention to be regulated. Children face the hazard of accidents while exiting the school premises, and the footpath in front of the school has been taken over by squatters, flower vendors and hawkers. All this not only hinders the convenience of the students and the entire school but also creates noise in the premises where silence is utterly required.
Repeated appeals to the civic authorities have yielded no results.
I, therefore, request you to publish my letter and help alert the general public to the hardships caused by the unauthorised stand.
Yours faithfully
Sudipta

Writing Tips:
1. Show the effects on students: traffic jams, accident risk, noise and encroachment.
2. Mention that appeals to civic authorities failed, which is why you write to the paper.