Kompetensi Dasar:
Menulis undangan sederhana
Indikator
1 Ungkapan-ungkapan yang menyatakan undangan dapat dipahami dengan baik
2 Undangan pesta ulang tahun dapat dibuat dengan baik dan benar
3 Kegiatan yang akan datang dapat diungkapkan dengan benar
The responses
- I’m pleased to do that
- With pleasure
- I’m afraid I can’t. Thanks anyway
- Thank you but I have another program
- I’d love to but I’m sorry I have to visit my grandma
- Etc
B. Dialogue
Read the dialogue in pairs and write down the expression showing invitation and
the responses.
In Canada and the United States, people enjoy entertaining at home. They often invite
friends over for a meal, or just for coffee and conversation. Here are the kinds of things
people say when they invite someone to their home:
“Would you like to come over for dinner Saturday night?”
“Hey, we’re having a party on Friday. Can you come?”
To replay to an invitation, either say thank you and except, or say you are sorry and give
an excuse:
“Thanks, I’d love to. What time would you like me to come?” or
“Oh sorry I have tickets for a movie.”
Sometimes, however, people use expressions that sound like invitations. For example:
“Please come over for a drink sometime.”
“Let’s get together for lunch soon.”
“Why don’t you come over and see to see us sometime soon?”
These are really just polite ways of ending a conversation. They are not real invitations
because they don’t mention a specific time or date. They just show that the person is
trying to be friendly. To replay to expressions like these, people just say:
“Sure, that would be great!” or
“OK, yes, thanks.”
So next times you hear what sound like an invitation, listen carefully. Is it a real
invitation or is the person just bring friendly?
(Source: English for International Communication, Studet’s Book 1 Cambridge, 1996)
Questions:
1 What is the different between a real invitation and an expression that sound like an
invitation?
2 Write the expressions that show real invitations!
3 Write sentences that show for being friendly!
4 These are really just polite ways ......... (the last paragraph)
What does the word These refer to?
5 Now look at the sentences below and check whether the person is giving an invitation
(I) or just being friendly (F)
I F
a) Let’s go for a picnic sometimes. ............. .............
b) How about coming over to watch video next Saturday? ............. .............
c) We’ll have to get together soon. ............. .............
d) Please stop by my house anytime ............. .............
e) It’s my birthday on Sunday. Would you like to come ............. .............
to my party?
Task 1
Write a short dialogue to invite your friend to come to your birthday party. Do it in pairs
and then demonstrate it in front of your class.
Task 2
Listening
1 You will hear 4 dialogues about invitation read by your teacher, listen it carefully and
then write down the day and the time they will meet.
Mon for Monday
Tue for Tuesday
Wed for Wednesday
Thu for Thursday
Fri for Friday
Sat for Saturday
Sun for Sunday
1 2 3 4
Topics
Day Time Day Time Day Time Day time
Film
Restaurant
Party
Disco
picnic
2 You will hear people inviting a friend to go some where with them.. Listen and write
down (E) if they except or ( R ) if they reject the invitation
1) –––––––––––––––
2) –––––––––––––––
3) –––––––––––––––
4) –––––––––––––––
5) –––––––––––––––
6) –––––––––––––––
7) –––––––––––––––
II INVITATION LETTER
1 A letter for a party.
Read the letter and then answer the questions
Mataram, May 12, 2007
Dear friends
Next week I’ll celebrate my sixteenth birthday. I’d like you all to come to my birthday
party. It will be held at my home Jl. Udayan X / 15, on Saturday, May 15, 2007, at 7.00
pm. We’re sure that your coming will make the party happier.
Yours sincerely
Linda
Questions:
1 How old will Linda be?
2 When will he celebrate his birthday?
3 What is his address?
4 What time will the party be held?
5 When was the letter written?
Task 3
Complete the invitation letter below to invite your classmates to attend the thanksgivings
party. Use your own words
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Dear –––––––––––––––
____________
_____________
Join us for one day seminar with
Prof. Dr. SURYA NABABAN MD, PhD
Creator of
The new Curriculum
Melati Hotel
Mataram
Task 4
Make an invitation card for a talk show with the following data.
Topic : Students and Internet
Speakers : Drs. H. L. Baharudin, M.Ed.
Dra. Hj. Sri Hastuti, MA
Place : Wisma Seruni, Mataram
Date : July 30th 2007
Notes:
1. The sentence consist of two clauses, the ‘main clause’ and the ‘if clause’
2. The ‘if clause’ gives a condition to the main clause. The condition is introduce
with ‘if’ that’s why it is called an- if condition clause. The condition is real in a
sense hat the condition may actual happen in the future.
3. The main clause tells us the result, if the condition happens. It is called a result
clause
4. The main clause takes future tense, as in:
- You will see Krida Loka Conference room
- It will take about 15 minutes
- You will pass your examination
- You can speak English well
- I will come to the party
(Note: the use of other present modals is possible, such as can or may)
5. The if clause takes simple present tense, as in:
- If you pass the hall
- If you go there on foot
- If you study seriously
- If you often practice it
- If he invites me.
6. The ‘if clause’ can be in initial or final position. When you put it in the initial
position, don’t forget to pun a coma (,)
Task 5
Work in pairs. Take turns to read the question and the answer. The answers are provided
below. Number one has been done for you
- You will find one on your left if you go out at the main
entrance
- We won’t let you in if you don’t have a member card
- If you follow me, I’ll show you the way
- If you just give me your name, I’ll check it in the
reservation book
- If you live your number, I’ll make sure that he calls
- You will find food court on your right if you go up to
the third floor
B. Fill in the blanks with the provided sentences!
1. If you call my office, ___________________
2. If the manager arrives, ____________________
3. If the guest pays by credit card, _________________
4. If you contact the room service, _______________
5. If the guest reserves a room by telephone, ______________
6. If the phone rings, ________________
Task 6
Complete the sentences below in your own words
1. If I go to Bali, _____________
If I go to Bali I’ll stay in Nusa Dua Hotel
2. If I go to Senggigi Beach, ____________
3. If I go to Jakarta, ________________
4. If I celebrate my birthday, _____________
5. If I don’t have breakfast at home, _______________
6. If the English teacher is absent today, ____________
Task 7
Listening
Complete the dialogue below while listening to your teacher.
ASSESSMENT
2 Read the invitation letter below and then answer the questions
My family will hold a wedding party for my sister next week. I’ll like to invite you to
come to the party that will be held at:
Sincerely yours
Questions
1. What kinds of party is there that will be held?
2 Who invite Mr. And Mrs. Abdullah?
3 Where will the party be held?
4 What time should Mr. Abdullah come to fulfill the invitation?
5 Who will get married?
3. Write an invitation card about one day seminar with the following data:
Topis : Journalistic
Speakers : Dr. Drs. Firmansyah, MA
Dra. Hj. Irwantari, M. Ed.
Place : Wisma Mekar Sari Mataram
Date : August 18, 2007
4 Write the missing words to complete the letter below by listening to your teacher!
Dear Ekawati
Next week I’ll be 17 _________(1). My father will prepare a small party to _______(2)
my 17th birthday. I’d like you and your family to come to the party. The party will
_________(3):
Place : Our house Jl. Palapa 17 Mataram
Day/Date : Sunday, _________(4), 2007
Time : 7.00 pm
All of my __________(5) will come to the party. I’m sure that your coming will make
the party merrier
Yours sincerely
Indah
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