Letter Writing

The trees in the place where you

live are being cut down. The land
will be used for construction. You
dont agree with that decision.

Write a letter to the editor of your

local newspaper.

Follow the layout and the ideas

given below.

FORMAL LETTER

Layout

Your address

The date

The name and address

you are writing to

Dear Sir / Madam, (if you dont know the persons name)
Dear Mr. Smith / Dear Mrs. Harris, (if you know the persons name)

Give some information about you.

Give reasons for writing the letter.
Describe the situation.
Mention the importance of trees for people and the environment.
Say you disagree.
Ask the local authorities to stop cutting down the trees.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully, (if you begin Dear Sir or Dear Madam)
Your sincerely (if you begin with a name)

Your signature
Your name - printed