内容正文:
Writing —
A Festival Invitation Letter
Learning Objectives
1. Master festival & invitation vocabulary, phrases and sentence patterns.
2.Learn the format and three-paragraph structure of an invitation.
3. Write an 80–100 word invitation letter with complete points and correct format.
What festivals are these?
which one is your favorite festival?
This is Xiao Ming, he wants to invite his English teacher Mr. Smith to the school Mid-Autumn Festival party.
Please help Xiao Ming write an invitation letter.
定义:邀请函是正式书面请求某人参加活动的应用文
核心目的:告知信息 + 表达邀请
与口头邀请的区别:更正式、有固定格式、信息更完整
what is invitatiton letter?
体裁地位:应用文是春考书面表达高频体裁
字数要求:80-120词
评分核心:格式规范 + 要点齐全 + 语法正确 + 语言流畅
常见话题:节日活动、校园活动、文化交流活动
链接高考
festival n. 节日;
traditional adj. 传统的;
celebrate v. 庆祝;custom n. 习俗;activity n. 活动;invite v. 邀请;invitation n. 邀请函;attend v. 出席;culture n. 文化
Basic
Vocabulary
meaningful adj. 有意义的;unforgettable adj. 难忘的;sincerely adv. 真诚地;
honor n. 荣幸
Besides(此外)— 补充内容
What‘s more(更重要的是)— 递进
In addition(另外)— 补充
Advanced
Vocabulary
1. We will ______ (celebrate / celebration) the Mid-Autumn Festival.
2. This is an ______ (invite / invitation).
Quick quiz
celebrate
invitation
will 一般将来时。后接动词原型
an冠词,后接单数可数名词
🔹 Festival phrases
traditional Chinese festivals;
celebrate the festival; get together; enjoy delicious food;
take part in activities;
share festival stories;
experience traditional culture
Useful Phrases
🔹 Invitation phrases(重点,标注必考搭配)
invite sb to do sth 邀请某人做某事
be glad to do sth 很高兴做某事
look forward to doing sth 期待做某事
hold a celebration activity 举办庆祝活动
on the afternoon of + 日期;at + 地点
Useful Phrases
1. Salutation 称呼(顶格写 Dear…,)
2. Body 正文(三段式)
3. Closing 结束语 Yours,
4. Signature 署名
Format
Opening(开头:表明邀请目的)
I am writing to invite you to...(最万能)
I would like to invite you to...(更委婉)
It is my pleasure to invite you to...(更正式)
Sentence Patterns
Body(主体:介绍时间、地点、活动)
(一)时间地点句型(3个)
The activity will be held on + 日期 + at + 时间点 + in + 地点
It will take place from... to...
The party is scheduled for...
Sentence Patterns
Body(主体:介绍时间、地点、活动)
(二)活动内容句型(3个)
During the activity, we will...
There will be many interesting activities, such as...
You can also...(给受邀者选择)
Sentence Patterns
Ending(结尾:期待到来)
I sincerely hope you can join us.
I am looking forward to your reply.
We would be honored to have you with us.
Sentence Patterns
1.Tense: Use Simple Future Tense(活动尚未发生,统一一般将来时)
2. Prepositions: on + 具体日期;at + 小地点
3. Key collocation trap:look forward to + doing (to 是介词!)
Grammar Focus
时态类错误
❌ We had a party next Friday.(混用过去和将来)
✅ The party will be held next Friday.(活动未发生,用将来时)
口诀:“还没发生用 will,已经过去用过去”
Common Mistakes
介词类错误
❌ The party will be held in next Friday.(in和next Friday冲突)
✅ The party will be held next Friday.
❌ The party will be held on the school.(地点用in,不用on)
✅ The party will be held in the school.
Common Mistakes
句型类错误
❌ I want you come.(want sb. to do,漏to)
✅ I want you to come.
❌ Please come my party.(come to,漏to)
✅ Please come to my party.
Common Mistakes
词汇类错误
❌ I invite you to join our activity.(join后直接接活动,但更常用 take part in)
✅ I invite you to take part in our activity.
❌ I hope you can come here.(here指说话人所在地,邀请函中应写具体地点)
✅ I hope you can come to our school.
Common Mistakes
Who:邀请谁 / 谁邀请
What:什么活动
When:什么时间
Where:什么地点
四要素
Dear ________,
I am writing to invite you to celebrate ________(节日/活动) with us. To enrich our school life, our school will hold a special festival activity. It will take place on ______(时间) at ______(地点).
Writing Template
There are many wonderful activities waiting for you. First, we will ________(具体庆祝活动). Second, we can ________(具体庆祝活动). Besides, we will ________(具体庆祝活动). You can learn a lot about Chinese traditional culture.
Writing Template
I believe it will be a great experience. I sincerely hope you can join us. I am looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Writing Template
小明想要邀请英语老师史密斯先生参加学校的中秋节晚会,请你参照模板,帮小明写一封邀请函。
提示信息:
时间:9 月 17 日,下午 6:30
地点:学校礼堂
活动:观看月饼制作展示;品尝月饼和清茶;讲述月亮相关的传说
写作大练兵
第一步:判断体裁 → 邀请函(邮件)
第二步:找四要素 → Who: Mr. Smith / What: Culture Festival / When: next Friday / Where: school
第三步:列要点 → 时间地点 + 活动内容 + 期待
做题步骤示范
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am writing to invite you to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us. To enrich our school life, our school will hold a special festival activity. It will take place on September 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the School Hall.
范文
There are many wonderful activities waiting for you. First, we will watch a mooncake-making show. Second, we can enjoy mooncakes and Chinese tea together. Besides, we will enjoy delicious traditional food and share festival stories. You can learn a lot about Chinese traditional culture.
I believe it will be a great experience. I sincerely hope you can join us. I am looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Xiao Ming
范文
1. Words & phrases: festival words and invitation collocations
2. Sentences: opening / body / ending patterns
3. Structure: three-paragraph invitation, correct letter format
4. Rules: Future tense, full points, avoid common mistakes
Summary
Thank You
班级:稻壳5班
中国风
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