Letter to the Editor: Rising Street Crimes in the City
Writing a letter to the editor about increasing street crimes is an important formal writing task included in Class 9 English Grammar Notes. It reflects on the growing concern for public safety and urges authorities to take timely actions. This letter is designed to build persuasive writing skills in students while keeping the structure formal and impactful.
Grammar Focus Points
This formal letter emphasizes present perfect and present continuous tenses, along with modals like “should,” “must,” and “need to”. Key expressions like “The rate of street crimes has alarmingly increased,” “The public is living in fear,” and “Authorities must strengthen law enforcement” are used to convey urgency and solutions.
Letter Layout
Begin with your address and the date. Add the editor’s address, followed by a clear subject line: “Subject: Letter About Rising Street Crimes.” Organize the body into three parts: description of the issue, impacts on society, and suggestions for improvement. End respectfully with “Yours truly” or “Yours faithfully.”
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The PDF letter below is a model based on the Class 9 SLO-based syllabus, focusing on street crime concerns and formal grammar structure for exams.
