Letter to the Editor Assignment

First, you'll need to go through some newspapers and choose an article that catches your attention.

You need to choose an article that covers something you are interested in and can say something about.

Next, gather your ideas for the letter by completing these sentences:

I am interested in this article because

I feel about this article because it .

In response, I want to say to the editor.

With your ideas gathered, you can begin shaping your letter.

• The letter should begin by indicating the article that you're responding to and a brief statement of the reason that you're writing.

• The letter should then explain each point that you want to make to support your argument.

• Turn to the letters included in the issue of the newspaper you have for examples.

• Remember that you need to follow letter format, beginning with "To the Editor" and ending with a signature block.

Write the letter here: