Unit 5 Can you come to my party?教学案例一

Aims: 1. Giving introductions of writing letters of invitation
2. Improving the students’ ability of writing by practicing
Teaching procedures:
Step I : Lead in:
1.Show the samples of letters of invitation.
2.Ss read the letters and fill in the chart. (getting information)
(A) Dear Sally,
We’re having a small party next Friday night to celebrate Tom’s return from Canada,
and we would be very happy if you and Peter could join us here, around 8 p.m.
I’m at home----give me a call.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Love , Sue

(B) Dear Paul,
We are having a party on March 20th at our house for Claudia’s birthday and we hope you can come. It only happens once a year! The party will start at 9pm and will go on until late!
Bring a friend.
See you on the 20th!
Yours,
Claudia and Sonia


(C) Dear Dan,
I am arranging (安排)a get-together at our house to welcome back Professor and Mrs. Rust after their two-year stay in England.
I should very much like you, as a former(以前的）student of the professor’s, to join us.
The date I have in mind is October30th. Would this be suitable (合适）for you?
With best wishes,
Ivor Bruce

Fill in the chart according to the 3 invitations

A
B
C
reason for invitation



for whom



time



place



Keys:

A
B
C
reason for invitation
small party
birthday party
get-together
for whom
Tom
Claudia
Professor and Mrs Rust
time
next Friday night, 8 p.m.
March 20th
October 30th
place
Sue’s house
Claudia and Sonia’s house
Ivor Bruce’s house
Step II. Writing tips
1. Invitation
formal invitation (正式的邀请）
informal invitation（非正式的邀请）
Three parts of the invitation
opening / introduction
the body of the letter
ending
2. Ss draw a conclusion
3. Teacher’s introduction
What to include(包括） when writing an invitation
What: party, barbeque, picnic, dinner, etc.
Why: Why are you giving the party? birthday, graduation (毕业），moving
When: Tell the date and time of the event.
Who: Who is the party for?
Where: Where is the party? place, address
4. Learn some useful expressions
Can/ Could you come for/ to…on…?
Would you like to …..?
How/ What about –ing?
I should very much like you to join us.
We’d like to invite you to… for ….
We would like you to….
I was wondering if you could join us.
It would be nice to see you here with us.
We do hope that you’ll be able to come.
We do hope you’ll join us.
Do try to be there.
I’m looking forward to seeing you.
Tips （要领）
Before you write the invitation, plan the event. Will it be during the school day? after school? on the weekend? What games will it include? Will the event include food or other entertainment?
Use words that will make people want to come. Show that the event will be exciting and fun to join.
Be sure to include important information, such as when and where the activity will take place.
Let participants(参加者) know if there is anything they need to bring, such as sporting equipment or a sack lunch.
Step III. Practice:















Write a letter for Jan instead of sending this card.

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