CHAPTER 6

INVITATION

Capaian Pembelajaran:

Peserta didik menggunakan teks lisan, tulisan dan visual dalam bahasa Inggris
untuk berkomunikasi sesuai dengan situasi, tujuan, dan pemirsa/pembacanya.
Berbagai jenis teks seperti naratif, eksposisi, diskusi, teks sastra, teks otentik
maupun multiteks menjadi rujukan utama dalam mempelajari bahasa inggris
pada fase ini. Peserta didik menggunakan kemampuan bahasa Inggris untuk
mengeksplorasi teks naratif, eksposisi, dan diskusi dalam berbagai macam topik
termasuk isu sosial dan konteks budaya. Pada fase ini, bukan hanya kemampuan
berbahasa peserta didik yang semakin berkembang, tetapi juga kemampuan
berpikir kritis, kreatif, komunikatif, kolaboratif, dan percaya diri demi
terwujudnya Profil Pelajar Pancasila.

Tujuan Pembelajaran:
1. Pesertadidik terampil menganalisa dan menyusun teks undangan resmi untuk melaksanakan
komunikasi transaksional dan fungsional dengan guru dan teman, menggunakan ungkapan
dengan struktur teks yang runtut, unsur kebahasaan yang benar dan sesuai konteks, secara jujur,
disiplin, percaya diri, bertanggung jawab, peduli, kerjasama, responsive, pro-aktif dan cinta damai.
2. Peserta didik terampil menyajikan teks lisan dan tulis teks undangan resmi dalam melaksanakan
komunikasi interpersonal dan transaksional dengan guru dan teman, menggunakan ungkapan
dengan yang runtut dan unsur kebahasaan yang benar dan sesuai konteks, secara jujur, santun,
disiplin, percaya diri, bertanggung jawab, peduli, dan kerjasama.

I. Learning Material and Learning Activities.

1. Definition.
Do you know what invitation is?
Let’s watch this video!

https://youtu.be/UFnQ0gxef2A

An invitation is a request to participate or be present or take part in something. The explanation from
www.focabulary.com “an invitation is a request, a solicitation, or an attempt to get another person to
join you at a specific event”. According to Oxford Learner’s Dictionary invitation is “a spoken or
written request to somebody to do something or to go somewhere”. Invitation can be spoken or written.

2. Social Function.
As a social being, we always interact to people every day. To keep relationship, someone
usually invite his or her friends to come to an event. So, the social function of Invitation is to keep
transactional relationship with people. The purpose of it is to invite someone to attend or come to
event.

3. How to Express Invitation.

a. Expressing of Invitation.
- I invite you to come …

- Would you like to come …

- I would like to invite you to come to …

- I was wondering if you’d like to …

- You are cordially invited to …

- Let’s go to…

- Are you free this afternoon?

b. Accepting of Invitation.
- I’d love to.

- I like that.

- It sounds interesting.

- It’s very nice of you to invite me.

- That would be wonderful.

- That sounds great.

 - Thank you for the invitation.

c. Refusing of Invitation.
- I’d love to, but ….

- Sorry, I’m really busy.

- I’m afraid I can’t.

- I’m really sorry.

- Sorry I can’t. I have to ….

Example:
Read the following dialogue, and underline the expression of accepting and refusing
invitation!
Text 1

Johan : Hi Kevin, would you like to play badminton with me tomorrow

morning?

Kevin : Sounds great, but I have to help my father in the garden.

Johan : Well, may be another time. How about you Max?

Maxel : I like that. It will be fun.

Text 2

Azka: Hi Andi, are you free tonight?

Andi: Yes, I have finished my task this afternoon.

Azka: I was wondering if you’d like to go to movie with me.

Andi: It sounds interesting. How do we go there?

Azka: I’ll pick you up at 7.30 p.m. by motorcycle.

Andi: Ok. I’ll wait for you.

4. Generic Structure.
The generic structures of invitation are:
a. Event title.
It is about the purpose or type of event will be held.
b. Orientation.
 It is about what will or who will come.
c. Date and time.
It includes when or where the event will be held.
d. Closing statement.
It includes hope of the writer to the reader to come to his or her event.

Example:
Read the following invitation, and analyze it!

Please join us
For dinner and dancing
in celebration of the Silver Wedding
Anniversary
of
Donna and Steve

6 o'clock in the evening

Saturday, May 27 2023

Salvatore's
5001 Curry Road
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236

5. What is Invitation Letter?

Invitation letter is a type of letter written to an organization or an individual asking for their
participation or presence in an event or occasion. The occasion can be official (formal) and personal
(informal).

Types of Invitation Letter:

a. Formal Invitation (official).
Formal Invitation is the official invitation usually in written, and sent from an institution or company
to another.

b. Informal Invitation (Personal)

 Informal invitation is a written or oral invitation that usually given to friends, family and others

When to use Invitation Letter?

A formal invitation is used for events that involve the following events:
 Graduation.
 Weddings.
 Business and dinner.
 Office parties and gathering.
 Etc.

Parts of Invitation Letter:

a. Sender’s address (Head Letter).

b. Date.
c. Addressee’s name and address (recipient).
d. Greeting (Salutation).
e. Body of letter.
f. Complementary close.
g. Name and signature of sender.

6. Language Features.
a. Use detailed date, time, and place.
 To tell where and when the event begin.
b. Use persuasive words.
 To persuade people to attend the event.
Some of the words are: please, come, join, etc.
c. If the recipient need to be specified, we can write his or her name.
 Example: To Andi, Dear Tomi, etc.
d. If we have many recipients, we use universal noun; you, all, all of you.
 Example: Dears all students of SMK Harapan Bangsa.
e. Use passive voice.
 Example: The party will be held on Sunday, June 6th 2023.

Example:
Read the following invitation letter, analyze and find parts of the letter!
 BEAUTY COMPANY
Sudirman Street, No. 09 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta

May, 27th 2023

Mrs. Sabrina
Director of Mustika Company
Sukarno Street No. 10 Jakarta
Invitation Letter for a Conference
Dear Ms. Sabrina,
I am writing to invite you to attend the annual International Business Conference, which will be held
on:
Date: June 15th, 2023.
Time: at 9 am.
Place: at the Grand Jakarta Hotel.
The conference will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from around the world
to discuss the latest trends and developments in the industry.

The conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. We are
expecting over 500 attendees, making it an excellent opportunity for you to connect with others in your
field.

Please RSVP by June 1st, 2023 to confirm your attendance. You can respond by email at
conference@grandjakartahotel.com or by phone at (021) 123-4567.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

Rizki Andika
II. Exercises.

Task 1
Read the following dialogue, then answer the questions!

Mr. Ali : Hi Dany, Sania is going to marry her fience, Attar next Sunday. Could you come to the
party?
Dany : It’s an honor Sir. Congratulation on your daughter’s wedding, Sir. What time the event?
Mr. Ali : At 10 a.m. in the ballroom of Indah Palace hotel.
Dany : That would be great. I’d love to come.
Mr Ali : Thank you. Could you help me?
Dany : Sure. What can I do Sir?
Mr. Ali : Please make an invitation card of my daughter’s weeding colleagues. Ask them to confirm
their attendance to your email.
Dany : OK, Sir. I’ll do it soon.
Mr. Ali : Thanks, Dany.
Dany : you’re welcome, Sir.

1. Based on the dialogue above, who are going to marry?

2. Where and when is he marry will be celebrated?
3. What is Mr. Ali ask to Dany?
4. From the dialogue, what should Dany do?
5. Make invitation card based on the information of dialogue above!

Task 2
Complete the following dialogue with the correct answer in the box!

Daisy : Hi, where have you been? I visited your home but you weren’t there.
Lily : I went out with my friends. Sorry, I should have told you.
Daisy : (1) ….. . So, listen, I’m having (2) … next week and (3)…
Lily : (4)…. . I’m free that day.
Daisy : Perfect! I will see you then.
Lily : One minute, please! You forget to tell me your new address. You have just moved to a new
house, right?
Daisy : Oh, right. I’m sorry. Yes, I just moved. The new address is 1234 Main Street.
Lily : Okay, (5)…. .
Daisy : See you.

a. I would love for you to come.

b. That sounds great
c. I’ll see you next week
d. a dinner party
e. It’s okay

Task 2
Read the following Invitation letter, and answer the questions!

SMK PELANGI
Jl Ahmad Yani No 27 Blora
Telephone: (0296) 001002 Fax 12245

June, 12th 2023

To:
Parents of Grade XII
SMK PELANGI

With respect,

In order to prepare for the national exam and farewell party, on this occasion we intend to invite Mr/Mrs
to attend the school meeting. This event will be held on:

Day/Date: Monday/June 14th, 2023

Time : 08.00 – end
Place : Aula SMK PELANGI Blora
RSVP : (0296) 7778887 or 085222333444

It would be a great pleasure and marvelous honor for us if you could attend the meeting. Thank you for
your attention.

Principal of SMK PELANGI Blora,

Bambang Priyatno, MPd

1. What is the event based on invitation letter above?

2. Who are the recipients of invitation above?
3. When is the invitation made?
4. What should recipients do after read the invitation above?
5. Make replay based on invitation above!

III. Summary and Reflection.

1. Summary.
An invitation is a request to participate or be present or take part in something. The social
function of Invitation is to keep transactional relationship with people. The purpose of it is to
invite someone to attend or come to event.The generic structures of invitation are: Event title,
Orientation, Date and time, Closing statement.
Invitation letter is a type of letter written to an organization or an individual asking for their
participation or presence in an event or occasion. The occasion can be official (formal) and
personal (informal).
Parts of Invitation Letter:
a. Sender’s address (Head Letter).
b. Date.
c. Addressee’s name and address (recipient).
d. Greeting (Salutation).
e. Body of letter.
f. Complementary close.
g. Name and signature of sender.

Language Features.
a. Use detailed date, time, and place.
b. Use persuasive words.
(Please, come, join, etc)
c. If the recipient need to be specified, we can write his or her name.
d. If we have many recipients, we use universal noun; you, all, all of you.
e. Use passive voice.

2. Reflection.

You have learnt all materials about Invitation given in this learning
activity. Please write your reflection on the sheet provided.
1. In this activity, I have learned………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………
 2. The key features of invitation include …………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. What I like most about this activity is/are…………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

4. What I need to improve/learn more is/are…………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………...

……………………………………………………………………………………………

IV. Formative Test.

Answer the following questions!

Text for number 1-3

It us an honor for us to have a privilege to invite you at

Home Style and Décor Exhibition
Venue: The Expo House
When: June 5th to 10th 2023
Time: at 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
This exhibition will surely benefit the visitors who want a
unique style and décor of their home.
We will be pleased to see your presence in the exhibition.

1. Who might be concerned with the exhibition?

2. Why does Home Décor hold the exhibition?

3. The word 'honor' in "It is an honor for us to have a privilege to invite you…" is closest in
meaning to....

Text for questions 4 – 7

To,
MNT Product Ltd.
67 Parkville
USA
Sept 15, 2013

Dear Sir,

This is to invite you for the grand sale of our products. In this sale our latest
products are on display and at huge discounts. You are one of our valuable
customers and we are sending this invitation to be a part of our sale. A discount of
10% is on for every purchase above $150.

Please do bring the invitation card with you when you arrive to our venue so as to
evade inconvenience. The timings for our sale is from 9 AM to 5 PM from
September 20 to September 25.

We will be pleased to see you at our sale.

Yours truly,

Rimpsom Jill
(Sales Manager)

Adapted from http://www.letters.org/sales-letter/invitation-letter-for-sale.html

4. Who might be eligible for the grand sale?

5. Based on the text, the items on sale are....

6. If you want to get a discount price of the product, what should you do?

7. The word 'evade' in ' when you arrive to our venue so as to "evade" inconvenience..." is closest
in meaning to...
 Text 3 for questions 8-10

Inaugural Invitation

It is our pleasure to invite you for the inauguration of our company, Star
Enterprises, on 5th October, 2013 at 10.30 am. This event is attended by all
the

The inauguration of the new premises will be done by the Minister for
Industries. This event will give you an opportunity to meet with the members of
the industry. It will be convenient for us if you can confirm your presence on
the inauguration day. It will be helpful in making necessary arrangements
for the

The inauguration is followed by lunch and we request to stay back for all
the programmers and make the event a grand success.

We look forward to meet you at the event

RSPV: star.enterprises@gmail.com
Rajesh Mittal

Corporate Communication

Adapted from http://www.letters.org/business-letter/sample-business-

event-
invitation-
letter.html

8. The invitation above is about ....

9. We know from the text that Star Enterprises is a/an ....

10. What do attendees benefit from attending to the event?
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