INVITATION DEFINITION OF INVITATION A written or spoken

INVITATION

DEFINITION OF INVITATION A written or spoken request asking someone to spend time with you socially or to come to a social event. A request to someone to do something or go somewhere.

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR THEBIRTHDAY INVITATION! WHO Who is hosting the event and who is being invited WHERE Where the event is being held WHY The reason for the celebration WHEN The Date and the Time of the event WHAT Any special instructions - bring a bottle, fancy dress etc. HOW How to reply! üContact info ( address or, if an informal invite, telephone number, FAX or email address ) üRSVP requesting a formal written reply, Informal reply by telephone, FAX or email - Reply Deadline Date

GENERIC STRUCTURE OF INVITATION The reason for the celebrating The date and time of the event What is any special instruction Come and join us at a (Surprise) Birthday party for Nicola! Let's eat, drink and be merry! Celebrations will be held at 200, Main Street, Knightsbridge on Thursday May 17 at 7. 30 in the evening Dress Code : Fancy dress How to reply, requesting a formal written reply, Informal reply by telephone, FAX or email Reply Deadline Date Look forward to seeing you. . . R. S. V. P. Tel: Susan 223. 768. 2603 Email susan@swiftmail. com Who is hosting the event and who is being invited Where the event is being held

THE COMMUNICATIVE PURPOSE To invite the readers to come to a certain event - occasions / party such as birthday, wedding etc.

Beach Party To : All Student of Class 8 E Hi Friends! I would like you to come to my party, it will be held on Saturday, 6 August 2011 at 7 p. m. In Pasir Putih, Anyar Beach. Yevitarianti Dress Code: wear costume flower, don’t forget to bring sunblock, sunglasses, hats, and food. Thanks, I hope you will come to my party! RSVP: Salma N. A 08777123990 Jln. Garuda no. 12 Serang 1. What is the text about? 2. When will the party be held? 3. Where the party? 4. Who is the addressee? 5. What is the social function of the text? 6. What does the RSVP mean? 7. “… I would like you…” the word “you” refers to … 8. “…I hope…” the word” hope” has meaning with. . 9. Who send the card? 10. What must they bring to attend the party?

MONSTER DANCE EVERYONE IS INVITED MONSTER DANCE NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT 9 TH AUGUST In the Assembly Hall … 7 o’clock start DRESS UP AS A MONSTER or just come as yourself Organizers: Student Council $2 Tickets on sale in the Assembly Area. $2 1. Whom is the invitation card for? 2. When is the party? 3. Where is the party? 4. How much is the ticket? 5. “Dress up” has meaning with ….