NCERT Solutions Kaveri Chapter 1 How I Taught My Grandmother to Read — Writing Task

As a socially responsible citizen, you strongly believe that students can contribute significantly in promoting adult literacy. Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper emphasising the importance of student participation in adult literacy camps conducted by various organisations. Discuss the benefits of such initiatives for both students and society. Suggest effective ways to spread awareness and encourage more students to volunteer for this noble cause. A letter to the editor is a formal letter in which the writer gives suggestions and creates awareness on an issue of public interest or an issue already raised in an article/write-up/published letter. POINTS TO REMEMBER h It would be beneficial if… h Such initiatives nurture a sense of… h By engaging in these programmes students… V  Paragraph 3: Offer suggestions/solutions. Request the relevant authorities to take the action and request the editor to publish your views. h A possible solution to this issue could be… h One effective way to address this might be… h Authorities could consider implementing… h I trust this matter will be considered seriously for the benefit of all. h I am hopeful that necessary steps will be taken to… h I hope this letter gets published in the columns of your esteemed daily. V Complimentary close: Yours truly, V Language h Formal, clear, and specific h Short and to the point sentences h Purpose stated clearly and concisely h Relevant details to be given