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Unit 1 Relationships ● Writing Workshop: An Invitation Letter ● Handout
Writing Task
֎ Imagine you are going to organize an English Drama Competition in your school or an English Poem Recitation in your class. You need to write an email to invite your foreign teacher Mr Smith to be a judge. Discuss the following questions:
1. What types of information will you include in your invitation email?
2. What language style will you use, formal or informal?
Sample Analysis
֎ Read a sample email. Identify its structure, main content and underline some useful language.
Dear Mr Jenson,
Hope this email finds you well. On behalf of the Student Union, I am writing to invite you to help us judge the final of our school public speaking competition.
The final competition will take place at the lecture hall on 10 May(9am-12pm). On that day, 12 finalists will each deliver a five-minute English speech on the topic “Education for Innovation”.
During the final round, as a judge, you would be responsible for listening to and scoring the speeches according to the progression of ideas, pronunciation, fluency, and also audience engagement. At the end of the competition, you are expected to join the other three judges in a discussion to decide who comes first, second and third.
Having you on board with us will be no less than a cherry on the cake. And we believe that all of us will be able to learn something from your valuable insights and experiences.
I sincerely hope you can come. / We are looking forward to a positive reply from you. If you have any questions, please do let me know.
Yours sincerely,
Zhao Zheng
President, Student Union
Supportive Materials
Judging Criteria for an English Drama Competition
Emerging
(0 point)
Typical
(1 point each)
Above Average
(2 points each)
Superior
(3 points each)
Physical Performance
Uses limited physical
movement in
performance. Voice
sometimes difficult to
hear or understand.
Vocal performance is
audible and clear.
Occasionally uses
body and movement to
enhance character.
Uses whole body and
voice in performance,
consistently uses voice
and body to enhance
character
Consistently commits
voice and whole body
to create a detailed and realistic performance,
shows advanced
physical coordination
and vocal control.
Imagination
/Creativity
Only with considerable
assistance invents
dramatic situations,
original ideas, and
unusual solutions
With moderate
assistance invents
dramatic situations,
original ideas, and
unusual solutions
With minimal
assistance invents
dramatic situations,
original ideas, and
unusual solutions
Without assistance,
independently invents
dramatic situations,
original ideas, and
unusual solutions
Characterization
/Role development
The character lacks
clarity, is underdeveloped, and/or not
very believable
The character has some clarity, is partially developed, and/or is somewhat believable
The character is generally clear, developed, and
believable
The character is
exceptionally clear, well-developed, and
believable
Engagement
Performs with little energy, focus, and/or commitment
Performs with some
energy, focus, and
commitment
Performs with energy,
focus and commitment
Performs with unusual
energy, intensity, focus, and commitment
Props & Setting
Uses little or no props or in such a way as to distract from the performance
Uses props to convey setting, character, or action somewhat clearly
Uses props to convey setting, character, or action clearly
Uses props in a highly imaginative and creative way
Communication of Meaning
Rarely uses voice, facial expression, gesture, and body movement effectively
to communicate meaning
Sometimes uses voice,
facial expression, gesture, and body movement effectively to communicate meaning
Generally uses voice,
facial expression, gesture, and body movement effectively to communicate meaning
Consistently uses voice, facial expression, gesture,
and body movement
effectively to communicate
meaning
Judging Criteria for English Poem Recitation
Weak
Below Average
Average
Good
Excellent
Outstanding
Physical Presence
1
2
3
4
5
6
Consider the student’s stage presence, body language, and poise.
Voice & Articulation
1
2
3
4
5
6
Consider the student’s projection, pace, intonation, rhythm, and proper pronunciation.
Dramatic Appropriateness
1
2
3
4
5
6
Consider whether the student’s interpretative and performance choices enhance the audience’s understanding and enjoyment of the poem without overshadowing the poem’s language.
Evidence of Understanding
1
2
3
4
5
6
Consider whether students truly understand the meaning of the poem.
First Draft
1. Apart from the “final”, you can also write about the preliminary, quarterfinal, semi-final.
2. Do not write about the “discussion of the top 3 winners” like what the sample did. Instead, think of a different point.
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参考范文
Dear Mr Smith,
Hope this email finds you well. On behalf of Class 5, I am writing to invite you to help us judge the final of our English drama competition.
The final competition will take place at the lecture hall on 10 May(9am-12pm). On that day, 3 teams will each perform a Shakespeare drama within 20 minutes.
During the final round, as a judge, you would be responsible for watching and scoring the performances according to the physical performance, creativity, role development, and also engagement. At the end of the competition, you are expected to come onto the stage and make some comments or suggestions based on the teams’ overall performances.
Having you on board with us will be no less than a cherry on the cake. And we believe that all of us will be able to learn something from your valuable insights and experiences.
I sincerely hope you can come. / We are looking forward to a positive reply from you. If you have any questions, please do let me know.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Second Draft
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拓展练习1
假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。学校下个月将举办英文短剧大赛。作为班长,你打算邀请外教Mr Jenson帮助指导你班的英文短剧表演。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 指导的具体内容;
2. 排练安排和其他注意事项。
提示词:
rehearse—to practise or make people practise something such as a play or concert in order to prepare for a public performance
rehearsal—a time when all the people in a play, concert etc. practise before a public performance
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Dear Mr. Jenson,
Hope this letter finds you well. With the English Drama Competition coming next month, I am writing to invite you to give us instructions on our play.
Firstly, could you proofread and polish our script? Your insights are highly appreciated as always. Moreover, we will be honored if you could help improve our pronunciation and acting during the rehearsal.
We plan to rehearse twice a week in the dancing studio. Just a little friendly reminder, masks are required in the studio for precaution. Our first meeting will be at 6 p.m. next Monday. Will you be available then?
We would appreciate it if you could come.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
拓展练习2
假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。学校将于今年9月组织戏剧节,你们班计划表演某英文剧片段,想邀请外教Jim做指导教师。请你用英文给他写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.计划参演的英文剧;
2.指导需求。
提示词:戏剧 drama
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Dear Jim,
I am Li Hua, a student from Class 1, Grade 1 at Hongxing High School. Our class, which is planning to participate in the school drama festival in September, has chosen to perform a classic English drama excerpt.
We are eager to have your guidance in preparing for this performance. Specifically, we would appreciate your help in improving our pronunciation, understanding the cultural context of the drama, and enhancing our acting skills. Your expertise in drama would be invaluable to us. Would you be available to guide us during some afternoons in the coming weeks?
We would be grateful for any assistance that you can provide. Thank you for considering our request.
Yours,
Li Hua
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