Controversial topics

Piracy

Piracy

Governement tried to kill piracy

Gay Marriage

usually comes down to religion

Slowly being accepted

Letter to the editor

Sample letter

Letter to the editor

• You feel strongly about an issue and want people to know what you think
• You believe you can influence people with your stance
• You want to reach a larger audience than just your friends/family
• You're talking to the newspaper, magazine, or other publication

Why you should write one

• You're upset about something and wants others to know
• You think there's an important issue and want to speak out
• You want to suggest ideas to others
• You want to educate the public on a specific matter
• You want to influence policy-makers or elected officials

Open with a simple salutation

Grab the reader's attention

Explain what the letter is about

Explain why the issue is important

Give evidence for praise/criticism

State your opinion

Keep it brief

Sign the letter

Summary

• Simple saluation
• Grab attention (strong opening sentence)
• Explain what letter is about
• Explain why this is important
• Give evidence

Summary (continued)

• State your opinion
• Keep it brief
• Sign it