Writing Letters to the Editor

The video tutorial covers the structure and format of writing a letter to the editor, focusing on its role in the CXC English exam. It explains different letter formats, such as indented, semi-block, and block, and provides guidance on writing the body of the letter using persuasive devices. The tutorial also includes sample questions for practice and encourages students to submit their responses for feedback.

What is the primary focus of the lesson on writing a letter to the editor?

• Narrative writing

• Persuasive writing

• Descriptive writing

• Expository writing

Who typically writes letters to the editor?

• Editors

• Journalists

• Politicians

• Readers of newspapers or magazines

Where are letters to the editor usually published?

• On social media

• In newspapers or magazines

• In personal blogs

• In academic journals

What is the first thing to consider when writing a letter to the editor?

• The length of the letter

• The color of the ink

• The structure of the letter

• The font size

Which letter format places all elements on one side?

• Freeform format

• Semi-block format

• Block format

• Indented format

In the semi-block format, how are paragraphs formatted?

• They are centered

• They are indented

• They are justified

• They are bolded

What should the first paragraph of the letter's body include?

• A list of references

• A summary of the letter

• The writer's name and address

• The purpose of writing

What is the purpose of using persuasive devices in the letter?

• To summarize the letter

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To persuade the reader

What should the final paragraph of the letter's body state?

• The writer's contact information

• The action the writer would like to see

• The writer's biography

• A list of sources

What is the main topic of the sample question from the 2000 CXC paper?

• Educational reforms

• Economic policies

• Environmental issues

• Gender inequality in sentencing