Letter to the Editor

Greetings

How should we greet the Editor?

Facts and Opinions

Letter to the editor is full of facts and you give your opinions on these facts.

Examples

1. I read an article about food supply in your newspaper last week.

2. I read in your newspaper that the government has added green glass recycling bins across Hong Kong.

Facts and Opinions

Letter to the editor is full of facts and you give your opinions on these facts.

Examples

1. I am shocked

2. I believe we must grow more food in urban areas such as rooftops and other empty spaces in the city.

3. In my opinion, we can recycle even better.

Is this a fact or an opinion?

Example:

The article suggested that starting early at school makes students tired and I strongly agree with the suggestion.

Is this a fact or an opinion?

Example:

In my opinion, starting a new recycling program to recycle batteries is an excellent idea that will have many advantages for Hong Kong.

We always start the Letter to the editor by telling about the news report we have read.

Example:

I am writing in response to the article, “Sustainable fashion in Hong Kong" published in Young Post on December 4, 2019.

Change the underlined words to start the Letter to the editor.

We make an appeal to the readers to take action in the last paragraph. It should be polite and formal.

Choose the correct sentence for appeal.

Ending the Letter to the Editor