Letter To a Classmate

9.1 Homeroom

Room 30

November 2, 2012

Tyler, Student

9.1 Homeroom

Room 30

Dear Mr. Tyler:

My name is Katelyn; I am a grade nine student and a peer of yours. I am writing this letter in response to your editorial cartoon, which depicted the US Department of Energy and Celera Genetics in a snail race to map the human genome. I am responding with comments, suggestions and questions about it.

You were very successful in depicting the race in an amusing way, however at this point I am not entirely sure what your point is. Are you showing how the US is not as adept at accomplishing tasks as privately owned companies are? Or are you showing how privately owned companies are doing too well and should be shut down? However, I believe it was effective in making me think on what, exactly, you meant. You chose a controversial topic and you displayed it in a way that was easy to understand and interpret, even though it raised questions. To improve, I would suggest finding a more blatant way of displaying your opinion on the issue. In fact, I’m not entirely aware of what the issue is.

Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Katelyn