1、选择性必修一 Unit 1 Relationships(6)高二年级 英语An Invitation LetterWriting WorkshopLearning targetsIn todays lesson,we will1.read and talk about writing an invitation letter;2.summarise structure and language of an invitation letter;3.write an invitation letter.1.Think about the question.What is an invitation
2、 letter?Invitation:a written or spoken request to come somewhere or do somethingGet ready for writing1.Think about the question.What is an invitation letter?An invitation letter is a written message that requests a person,group of people,or a company to be present at a certain event.It may be formal
3、 or informal.Get ready for writing2.Writing task:Imagine you are going to organise 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 to be a judge.Get ready for writingthe person who officially decides wh
4、o is the winner of a competition 2.Writing task:Imagine you are going to organise 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 to be a judge.Get ready for writing3.Pair work:Discuss the following que
5、stions with your partner.What type of information will you include in your invitation email?What language style will you use in your email,formal or informal?Get ready for writing What type of information will you include in your invitation email?Purpose,time,place,background,rules,expectations,spec
6、ial instructions,greetingsGet ready for writing What language style will you use in your email,formal or informal?Formal.(Write to your foreign teacher.)Get ready for writingRead the email to Mr Jenson from Zhao Zheng,President of the Student Union.Underline the answers to the following two question
7、s.1.What types of information have been included in the email?2.What has been said specifically in each aspect?Read For WritingDear Mr Jenson,I am writing on behalf of the schools Student Union.As you may know,we are running a school-wide public speaking competition,and the final will take place at
8、the lecture hall on 10 May(9 am-12 pm).I am writing to ask whether you would be willing to help us judge the final competition.Dear Mr Jenson,I am writing on behalf of the schools Student Union.As you may know,we are running a school-wide public speaking competition,and the final will take place at
9、the lecture hall on 10 May(9 am-12 pm).I am writing to ask whether you would be willing to help us judge the final competition.(background information;purpose for writing)Since March,we have already had two rounds of the competition,with more than 100 students.Now we have 12 students left for the fi
10、nal.The topic of the final speech is“Education for Innovation”.Students have to give a five-minute speech on the topic in English.Since March,we have already had two rounds of the competition,with more than 100 students.Now we have 12 students left for the final.The topic of the final speech is“Educ
11、ation for Innovation”.Students have to give a five-minute speech on the topic in English.(preparation so far;current stage;final topic;competing rule)During the final round,as a judge,you would be responsible for listening to all the speeches,noting down any positive or negative aspects for each one
12、.Competitors should be judged on their pronunciation,clarity and fluency,and also progression of ideas and audience engagement.Then you will discuss your notes with three other judges,and come to a decision about who comes first,second and third.During the final round,as a judge,you would be respons
13、ible for listening to all the speeches,noting down any positive or negative aspects for each one.Competitors should be judged on their pronunciation,clarity and fluency,and also progression of ideas and audience engagement.Then you will discuss your notes with three other judges,and come to a decisi
14、on about who comes first,second and third.(explanation of requirement)Would you have time to attend a short meeting at the Student Union Room at 4 pm on 8 May so that we can introduce you to the other judges and discuss the details?We would not take up too much of your time.Would you have time to at
15、tend a short meeting at the Student Union Room at 4 pm on 8 May so that we can introduce you to the other judges and discuss the details?We would not take up too much of your time.(current request)I sincerely hope you can come.If you have any questions,please do let me know.Yours sincerely,Zhao Zhen
16、gPresident,Student Union I sincerely hope you can come.If you have any questions,please do let me know.Yours sincerely,Zhao ZhengPresident,Student Union (ending the email)Dear Mr Jenson,Yours sincerely,Zhao ZhengPresident,Student Union(formal letter)1.Read the email again.Match the information for e
17、achparagraph.Para.1 Explanation of requirements/responsibilityPara.2 Background information of the eventPara.3 Ending the email Para.4 Purpose of writingPara.5 Current requests/expectationFocus on structure and language1.Read the email again.Match the information for eachparagraph.Para.1 Explanation
18、 of requirements/responsibilityPara.2 Background information of the eventPara.3 Ending the email Para.4 Purpose of writingPara.5 Current requests/expectationFocus on structure and language2.Read the email for the third time.Pick out some useful and formal expressions for each aspect.Para.1:Purpose o
19、f writingPara.2:Background information of the eventPara.3:Explanation of requirements/responsibilityPara.4:Current requests/expectationPara.5:Ending the emailFocus on structure and language2.Read the email for the third time.Pick out some useful and formal expressions for each aspect.Para.1:Purpose
20、of writingFocus on structure and languageI am writing on behalf of;On behalf of,Im writing to invite you toPractice:我代表全系学生邀请您进行现代法国文学的讲座。Focus on structure and languageI am writing on behalf of all the students of our departmentto invite you to give a lecture on modern French literature.Practice:我代
21、表全系学生邀请您进行现代法国文学的讲座。Focus on structure and languageOn behalf of all the students of our department,Im writingto invite you to give a lecture on modern French literature.2.Read the email for the third time.Pick out some useful and formal expressions for each aspect.Para.2:Background information of th
22、e eventFocus on structure and languagetwo rounds of the competition;left for the final；The topic is;give a five-minute speech on the topic Practice:在决赛中,10名学生要用英文以“祖国在我心中”为主题,做一个5分钟的演讲。Focus on structure and languageTen students will give a five-minute speech on the topic of Motherland in my heart i
23、n English in the final.2.Read the email for the third time.Pick out some useful and formal expressions for each aspect.Para.3:Explanation of requirements/responsibilityFocus on structure and languageYou would be responsible for;Judge on their pronunciation,clarity and fluency.Practice:您负责为比赛选手的语音、语调
24、和演讲内容进行评分。Focus on structure and languageYou would be responsible for grading competitorspronunciation,intonation and the content of the speech2.Read the email for the third time.Pick out some useful and formal expressions for each aspect.Para.4:Current requests/expectationFocus on structure and lan
25、guageWould you have time to attend a short meeting?2.Read the email for the third time.Pick out some useful and formal expressions for each aspect.Para.5:Ending the emailFocus on structure and languageI sincerely hope you can come.If you have any questions,please do let me know.1.Outlining:Complete
26、the outline of your invitation based on the paragraph structure and the sentences youve picked out to produce an outline of an event,e.g.an English Drama Competition in your school.Make sure the most important information is included.Compose Your Writing2.Drafting:Use your outline and the Writing He
27、lp to write your first draft.When writing an invitation letter,its important to:Use formal language in your invitation letter;Clearly state why you want to invite the person and what you want him/her to do;Compose Your Writing2.Drafting:Use your outline and the Writing Help to write your first draft
28、.When writing an invitation letter,its important to:Write in the first person;End your invitation politely.Compose Your Writing3.Editing:Edit your email according to the writing evaluation criteria.Do you clearly state the reason why you write the invitation letter?Do you clearly explain what you wa
29、nt the person to do?Is the invitation letter written in the first person?Do you use formal language?Compose Your WritingPossible versionDear Mr Jenson,I am writing on behalf of the schools Student Union.As you may know,well have an English Drama Competition at the lecture hall this Sunday.I am honor
30、ed to invite you to be our judge.Possible versionThere will be ten groups of students for the final and you would be responsible for giving scores to each group according to their performance.After their performance,we would appreciate it if you could give us some suggestions.Possible versionThe two
31、-hour event will begin at 9 am,and please be here a little earlier so I can explain to you more details.I sincerely hope you can come.If you have any questions,please do let me know.Yours sincerely,Li HuaPossible versionDear Mr Jenson,I am writing on behalf of the schools Student Union.As you may kn
32、ow,well have an English Drama Competition at the lecture hall this Sunday.I am honored to invite you to be our judge.(formal;in the first person;state the reason)Possible versionThere will be ten groups of students for the final and you would be responsible for giving scores to each group according
33、to their performance.After their performance,we would appreciate it if you could give us some suggestions.(explain what hell do)Possible versionThe two-hour event will begin at 9 am,and please be here a little earlier so I can explain to you more details.I sincerely hope you can come.If you have any
34、 questions,please do let me know.Yours sincerely,Li Hua (formal)In todays lesson,we have1.read and talked about writing an invitation letter;2.summarised structure and language about an invitation letter;3.written an invitation letter.Summary1.Polish your writing.2.Read the sample writing and make the corrections or adjustments when necessary.Homework
