A problem in your town

Work in pairs.Think about a problem in your town.

• Describe the problem
• Give some details about it
• Make some proposals to solve the situation
• Mention some advantages for the town if the problem is solved

Take notes to tell the class about the problem.

Letter to the editor . Questions

HIGHWAY NO WAY
 
Read the letter to the editor and answer:
How old is the writer? How do you know?
Who is he writing to?
What is he complaining about?
Why is he so worried?
What is his proposal?What is he asking for?
Is this a formal or an informal letter? How do you know?

Take note of the words and expressions used in a formal letter to the editor:
Opening remarks
Closing remarks
Other useful expressions


 LETTER OF PROTEST
  Read the letter of protest  and answer:
How old is the writer? How do you know?
Who is he writing to?
What is he complaining about?
Why is he so worried?
What is his proposal?What is he asking for?
Is this a formal or an informal letter? How do you know?

Take note of the words and expressions used in a formal letter of protest:
Opening remarks
Closing remarks
Other useful expressions

HIGHWAY NO WAY

Where 

Letter of protest

Tyrone G. Mathis
US11Morningview Lane
Garner, IA 50438 

Dear Counselor Mathis
I am writing this letter to protest the recent decision the city council made about raising the taxes on all non-recyclable water bottles manufactured within the township.
I truly think this is a bad idea. Water bottle production is one of the economic powerhouses in this region, and if we place a tax on it, water bottle manufacturing companies may decide to relocate, leaving many locals out of jobs.
Please reconsider your decision and the effects it will have on the local population.
Sincerely,
A concerned citizen

Letter to the Editor 2

Write a note to a local newspaper where you tell them about a problem in your town (180-200 words).

Include the following topics:

- Describe the problem

- Give some details about it

- Make some proposals to solve the situation

- Mention some advantages for the town if the problem is solved

Letter to the Editor