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An Invitation letter
Unit1 Writing Workshop
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1: What kind of invitation did they receive?
A wedding invitation
Lead- in
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Brainstorm: How many ways of invitation do you know?
ways of invitation
by phone
by letter
by Wechat
by QQ
by email
face to face
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2. By what means did they get it?
By letter
3. What is an invitation letter ?
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客观务实
Invite others to attend certain events by telling specific information about the event and showing our sincerity.
content
structure
language
Invitation letter
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Read the email to Mr Jenson from Zhao Zheng, President of the Student Union.
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Read the email quickly and think the following question.
(1)Who is the writer of the letter?
(2)Who is the receiver of the letter?
(3) What is the purpose for writing?
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Discuss with your partner.
1. What type of information will you include in your invitation letter ?
Purpose, time, place, background information, expectations, requirements and requests....
2. What language style will you use in your letter, formal or informal ?
Formal.
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Dear Mr jenson,
I am writing on behalf of the school’s Student Union. As you may know, we are running a school-wide public speaking competition, and the final will take place at the lecture hall on 10 May (9 am-12 pm). I am writing to ask whether you would be willing to help us judge the final competition.
place and time
major event/ activity
self-introduction
first invitation
purpose for writing
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Since March, we have already had two rounds of the competition, with more than 100 students. Now we have 12 students left for the final. The topic of the final speech is "Education for Innovation". Students have to give a five minute speech on the topic in English.
preparation so far
competing rule for students
final topic
current stage
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During the final round, as a judge, you would be responsible for listening to all the speeches, noting down any positive or negative aspects for each one. Competitors should be judged on their pronunciation, clarity and fluency, and also progression of ideas and audience engagement. Then you will discuss your notes with three other judges and come to a decision about who comes first, second and third.
responsibilities for Mr Jenson
Judging standard
responsibilities for Mr Jenson
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Would you have time to attend a short meeting at the Student Union Room at 4 pm on 8 May so that we can introduce you to the other
judges and discuss the details? We would not take up too much of your time.
Current request and Arrangement
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I sincerely hope you can come. If you have any questions, please do let me know.
Yours sincerely,
Zhao Zheng
President.Student Union
Ending the email
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Read for structure
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Background information of the event
Purpose of writing
Explanation of requirements/ responsibility
Para.4
Para.5
Current requests/expectations
Ending the email
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1. What types of information have been included in the email?
Purpose for writing
Background information of the event
Explanation of requirement/responsibility
Current request/expectation
Ending the email
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2. What has been said specifically in each aspect?
para 1
Introduction
Major event
Place and time
First invitation
para 2
Preparation so far
Current stage
Final topic
Competing rule
para 3
Responsibilities
Judging criteria/ standard
Arrangement
para 4
Current request and expectation
para
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Ending
Give basic information about your invitation.
Introduction
Tech Art Festival will be held on the 10th of November.
I’m writing to invite you to join us as our honoured guest.
There will be an Art Festival in our school.
… requests the honour of your presence at …
Work in groups and think about some useful expression for each part.
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…
Useful expressions:
Main body
Here is a brief schedule about the Tech Art Festival. First and foremost, … In addition, … Last but not least, …
The following are some details about this festival.
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of over 200 artists.
Read for language
Show your expectation and appreciation.
We do hope you are able to join us.
We will be very glad if you could come.
I sincerely hope you can accept our invitation.
Conclusion
Read for language
ending
I would appreciate it if you could spare the time to come.
Please let me know your decision if it is convenient for you.
I sincerely hope that you can accept our invitation.
I am sure that it will leave a wonderful impression on you.
I have the confidence that you will have a good time/have fun/enjoy yourself.
Group Work
Imagine you were Xiao Yu, please write an invitation to your foreign teacher Miss Zoe. Before writing, you may fill in the diagram firstly.
Writing
Write an invitation
The topic Time Place Content
An English Drama Competition e.g. On the 10th of November
e.g. In the Great Hall in our school
Read the composition again and fill the mind map.
Main idea: To invite M.s Smith to in the English speech contest.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
We will an English speech contest so we need
a for it.
The basic
about the competition.
Hope her to
the invitation and get the
Main idea: To invite M.s Smith to in the English speech contest.
Paragraph 1
We will an English Drama Competition so we need
a for it.
Main idea: To invite Miss zoe to in the English Drama contest.
Paragraph 1
hold
be a judge
judge
information
accept
reply.
Drafting
Compose your writing
Use your outline, the useful structures and expressions we found earlier and the Writing Help to write your first draft.
Writing an Invitation Letter
It’s important to:
● use formal language in your invitation letter;
● clearly state why you want to invite the person and what you want him/ her to do;
● write in the first person;
● end your invitation politely.
Writing Help
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Writing
Exchange the drafts and Evaluation(评价)
Evaluate(评价) a draft
Structure Does the writer use the layout in this class? YES NO
Contents Is the description clear and necessary? YES NO
Does the writer use the words and expressions we have learnt in this class? YES NO
Language Are there any grammar mistake? YES NO
Does the writer use formal language?
YES NO
Handwriting Is the handwriting neat and clear? YES NO
Peer editing
Homework
Polish and rewrite your invitation letter formally
and beautifully.
Add an envelope and then show it to the
teacher that you want to invite.
Optional Assignment Based on the invitation letter to teachers,
imitate and write an invitation letter to your friend.
Thank you
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