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10 CHECKLISTwriting A Letter To The Editor
10 CHECKLISTwriting A Letter To The Editor
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Name: _________________________
Reference line
In the reference line the title of the article is
mentioned.
Greeting
The letter starts with Sir/Madam.
Introduction
The 1st line begins with a capital letter.
The letter refers to the article.
The reason from writing the letter is given.
Main part
There is a clear line of argument.
Your opinion is stated in the letter.
Explanations of your view is given.
Your arguments are supported with evidence and
examples.
Conclusion
Finish with a concluding paragraph like
(re)state your opinion/position/a strong statement
summarize your findings
outline possible consequences
give your expectations from future articles on the
issue
suggest that the reader makes up his/her mind
Closing
The letter finishes with the author’s name and place
of living.
Language
The letter is written politely by using
conditionals
questions instead of statements
the passive voice
The arguments are structured by using
intensifying adverbs
connectives
subordinate clauses