Letter is a form of written communication. Letters are of two types: formal and informal. Formal letters include business letters, letter of complaints, letter to government officials, etc. Informal letters include letters to friends, relatives, acquaintances, etc.
Letters can be either formal or informal. While informal letters are written to friends, family and relatives, formal letters could be official letters, business letters, job applications or letters to editor.
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Letter Writing for Class 7 CBSE Format, Topics, Samples PDF
All letters essentially have the following five parts.
- Heading—The writer’s name and address
- Salutation—The way of greeting a person, usually “Dear …”
- Body—The message or the content
- Signing off—This will be in the form of “Yours truly/ faithfully”, “Yours sincerely”, “Yours affectionately” and so on.
- Signature-All letters must contain the name of the writer with or without their designation.
Format:
| Sender’s address Date Addressee’s address (Only in the case of a formal letter)  Subject (only in a formal letter) Body a. Beginning b. Main intent of writing/Content c. End  Signature |
Letter Writing Solved example With Answers for Class 7 CBSE
You are Nishant/Nishtha Walia. You recently came across a slew of news pertaining to cruelty against animals, and you are appalled by this. You volunteer at an animal shelter near your house and feel deeply for these innocent creatures. Write a heartfelt letter to the editor of a daily newspaper, asking him to begin a newspaper campaign to stop cruelty against animals.
Nishant Nishtha Walia
123, M.G. Road
New Delhi
23 September 2017
The Editor
The Times of India
Delhi
Respected Sir/Ma’am
Subject: Campaign against animal cruelty
This is with reference to the rising cases of animal cruelty in our country. I feel deeply hurt when I read newspaper reports about animal abuse in India. The truth of the matter is that in India, most animals are stray and are often abused as there is no one to look after their interests. Recently, I had the misfortune of seeing how a lady in my neighbourhood kicked some puppies only because they had taken a temporary refuge in her verandah during the rains. I was disturbed by all this, and tried to explain her wrongdoing to the lady. However, I failed to make her see cruelty in her actions.
As an active member of the youth wing of the SPCA, I would like to protest, through the pages of your esteemed newspaper, against animal cruelty. Animals cannot speak for themselves, and so we need to raise a voice for them. I believe that your newspaper can be one of the best mediums to spread awareness about animal rights in India. There is a growing need to start a new campaign that makes people realize that we share our planet with other living beings and they have as much right to exist as us. We need to annhilate the fear of animals by showcasing unusual stories of friendship and compassion between man and animals. We must make use of cartoons and characters that resonate with children to spread the message of kindness towards animals.
We should protest against having zoos and circuses, and establish societies in every neighborhood that protect the interests of animals living around them. Animals do not belong in a cage, and this message needs to be circulated among our masses. We can also begin an online forum where people can report cases of animal cruelty that they see around them.
Cruel and inhumane treatment to animals needs to be stopped. We must change our attitude towards all animals, and I hope with our combined efforts, we can do so.
Yours sincerely,
Nishant/Nishtha Walia
Writing task
You are Nihar/Neha. You recently visited Goa with your family. While there, you were disgusted to see the beaches, in some parts littered. You come back to your hometown and write a letter to the editor of a national daily. You make use the verbal cues given below.
- hazard to our health-gastroenteritis, respiratory illness and ear, nose and throat infections
- kills wildlife
- marine wildlife gets entangled due to litter
- turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and the bags block their stomachs
- looks unappealing
- costs millions to clear up
- sources—the public, fishing activities, sewage pipes and shipping
- all preventable; public awareness required
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Answer:
A. Nihar/Neha Bhatia
123, B.K. Road
New Delhi
11 September 2017
The Editor
The Times of India.
New Delhi
Respected Sir/Ma’am
Subject: Littering of beaches in Goa
At the very outset, I would like to bring your attention to the gravity of Goa’s garbage and littering problem. On one of my recent visits to Goa, I was shocked to see the amount of garbage lining the road and beaches of Goa. Goa is a major holiday destination in our country, and it is heartbreaking to see its current situation. Tourism is also rapidly destroying the quality of life of the Goans.
Apart from destroying the aesthetics of the beautiful state, the garbage strewn on all beaches presents a huge hazard to not only people’s health but also that of the animals living around. The littering of beaches is also harmful to the marine life who gets seriously affected. More often than not, turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and the bags block their stomachs. Activities such as overfishing, shipping and tourism seem to be responsible for destroying Goa’s environment.
It would cost a huge amount of money to clear up the inundation of garbage and litter on the roads and beaches of Goa. Government efforts combined with public awareness is the only way that the situation can be improved. Tourists need to be sensitized about the impact that littering can have on Goa’s environment. The issue needs to be tackled seriously by all concerned.
Yours sincerely,
Nihar/Neha Bhatia