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Letter to the editor
YEAR 10 WIDE READING THREE
Annie DavisAnnie Davis
• Identify an issue that is covered in your novel.
• Link this theme to the real world by reading three articles in the Herald that relate to this theme.
• Blog a letter to the Editor of the Herald from the point of view of a character from your chosen novel.
• The letter needs to convey the characters opinion on the coverage of the theme.
TASK
Examples of issues could be conflict, overcoming adversity, discrimination, climate change, bullying, materialism, growing up
too fast, poverty, war, cyber safety, violence, identity, hope, addiction, cruelty to animals, equality, racism, education, crime,
family, greed, injustice, technology.
ISSUES
FLIP IT
Salutation
Opening Statement
Opinion/Hypothesis
Argument
Argument
Argument
Conclusion
STRUCTURE
Letter to the editor start with a salutation, usually “Dear Editor”.
SALUTATION
Letters to the editor are usually written in a response to a previous blog entry, article or in response to a current issue. For example in the OPENING STATEMENT, the writer gives the details of what they are referring to.
OPENING STATEMENT
For example “In response to Catriona MacLennan: NZ can drive ending of animal testing (New Zealand Herald, 5th December, 2012), I wish to say that I agree with her.
Following the OPENING STATEMENT, the writer gives their OPINION.
OPINION
For example, “I want to would be proud to come from the first country to ban testing on animals”.
Following OPINION, the writer gives their ARGUMENTS.
These arguments must be supported by evidence.
For example a quote, a statistic or a fact.
ARGUMENTS
An example of an argument is, “society knows better than to have to test on animals”.
An example of evidence is a quote from the article, “This barbaric and out-dated type of testing is illegal in the United Kingdom and unacceptable in the OECD”.
Finally, your CONCLUSION should restate your opinion as well as summarising your arguments. Also, your conclusion gives you the opportunity to call for action.
CONCLUSION
For example, “People of New Zealand let’s make a stand against animal testing”.
ISRAEL
Imperative - an order which helps the reader understand the importance of what you are saying.Statistics - numbers taken from research that give weight and help support your point.Rhetorical question - a question that does not require an answer but just some thought.Anecdotes - stories or a personal experience that illustrates the point you are making.Examples - quotes or the description of an event which supports what you are writing about.Listing - a list of numbers or items.
BLOGGING GUIDELINES
1. Only post things that you would want everyone (in school, at home, in other countries) to know. Ask yourself: Is this something I want everyone to see? Is there anything in my post that should be private?
2. Do not share personal information. Ask yourself: Could someone find where I live based on this information?
3. Think before you post. Ask yourself: What could be the consequences of this post? Is anyone harmed in any way by this post?
4. Know you are communicating with people all over the world. Ask yourself: Who is going to look at this, and how will they interpret my words?
5. Consider your audience and that you’re representing Orewa College. Ask yourself: Do I have a good reason/purpose to write this?
It is okay in a letter to the editor blog to use the personal pronoun “I”. eg. “I am Sure…”
Your expression should be emotive, if you use strong language there is greater likelihood that you’ll impress upon the reader. eg. “I was absolutely appalled that…”
TIPS
Due: Term two Week four Post your letter to the editor on your blog.
Tweet a link to your blog E-mail your letter to your teacher.
Due: Term two Week four Post your letter to the editor on your blog.
Tweet a link to your blog E-mail your letter to your teacher.
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