Hi Everyone,
I thought I would share my current writing assignment I completed for mum this month. Mum taught me how to write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper. I have written about a subject that is always close to my heart - FOOD!
Letter to the Editor:
004 Apartment Complex
Bangalore
July 7, 2015
The Editors
40/01, S B Tower, M G Road
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
To the Editors:
I’m writing this letter to bring to your
notice that a good percentage of Bangalore’s population are either falling sick
or dying due to food poisoning. I feel it is our responsibility to take some
action, as all humans are entitled to clean food. So, why do we deny it to
them?
Here in Bangalore lots of people make money
running food stalls on the road. However, the people who run these stalls,
don’t wash the stalls frequently, which makes the surroundings unhygienic. The
dirty stalls and the dirty surroundings, both, attract rodents which in turn makes
the food inedible.
Another reason why people fall sick from
eating at these stalls is because of the fact that the owners of the food
stalls don’t buy fresh produce regularly. They use the same old oil and
vegetables even though they may be stale.
At the beginning, when the food stalls were brand new the owners would
take great care in cleaning their stalls and buying fresh produce regularly. Then it dawned on them that these were all
expenses that they didn’t have to incur.
Now how do we solve this issue? Well, don’t
stop them from running their businesses, but force them to have their stalls
inspected monthly by an inspector, who ensures that the food stalls and their surroundings
are maintained well. The inspector would also check that the produce used is
fresh and that the food meets all required standards. Furthermore, compel the stall owners to procure
a license to run their stalls.
Now, that you have heard my arguments on
this matter I sincerely hope you take this into consideration.
Sincerely,
Cade
Good job Cade! You sound very grown up and formal.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Mum
Good job. Keep writing.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Cade! You picked a nice cause to write about. Food is close to my heart too. It's a very well-structured and well-reasoned letter. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteHi Aunt Suma,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. When mum asked me to choose a topic - food popped into my mind :) - and I went with that.
Yes writing a letter to the Editor is serious stuff and I decided that if I was to really send it, it must have a punch to it and the Editor should not be able to guess my age. I think I achieved it and from you comment it looks like I did. :)
Cade
Hi Cade,
ReplyDeleteI believe that food is the most important thing next to being alive. Many people like food and if it comes clean on to their plate, there is nothing like it. The letter you have written is very much to the point and it has a clean flow from the beginning till the end. I liked the fact that you offered a solution on top of highlighting an important issue. I enjoyed reading it. Have you sent it to any news paper?
Good luck with your writing!
His Aunt Chitra,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your nice comment. I worked on my flow really hard and I am happy to hear that it worked out.
No I didn't send it to a newspaper, but am thinking of it. :)
Cade