The document provides teaching materials on writing invitations in English for personal communication. It includes an introduction outlining the purpose and relevance of learning about invitations. The main section defines invitations, discusses their social function and generic structure through examples. Students are asked to analyze invitation texts and complete tasks. A discussion forum allows students to share their understanding. The closing section summarizes that invitations request attendance at events through expressing social functions, structures and language features. A formative test assesses comprehension of invitation texts.

1. TEACHING MATERIAL
ENGLISH FOR PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
INVITATION
Novika Ayu Ardhianti, S.Pd.
NPM:
Jurusan: Bahasa Inggris
PENDIDIKAN PROFESI GURU (PPG) DALAM JABATAN
FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
UNIVERITAS PANCASAKTI TEGAL
TAHUN 2021

2. PREFACE
Welcome to this teaching material. This module is created to develop skills in
English for Personal Communication of the students. The skills can keep and build social
relationship and interaction with other people both in written and spoken contexts of
English.
In this module, the students will learn invitation in written contexts. This material is
divided into four learning activities, and each activity provides the students with expected
learning outcomes, learning materials and learning activities consisting of definition,
generic structure, social function, and language features and supporting with learning
sources as well as assignments. Then, these are followed by discussion forum, summary,
reflection, formative test, and references.
Please read all materials given in this module in order to help you understand the
topics and to achieve the goal of this module. Read and follow each instruction carefully.
We wish you all the best for this hybrid learning.
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3. TABLE OF CONTENT
Cover………………………………………………………………………………………….. i
Preface………………………………………………………………………………………… ii
Table of Content………………………………………………………. …………………….. iii
A. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………... 1
1. Short Description……………………………………………………………………..... 1
2. Relevance……………………………………………………………………………… 1
3. Learning Guide………………………………………………………………………..... 2
B. Main Section………………………………………………………………………………. 2
1. Learning Outcome……………………………………………………………………… 2
2. Sub Learning Outcome………………………………………………………………... 2
3. Learning Material and Learning Activity…………………………………………….. 3
4. Assignment……………………………………………………………………………. 6
5. Discussion Forum……………………………………………………………………... 7
C. Closing Section……………………………………………………………………………. 7
1. Summary……………………………………………………………………………… 7
2. Formative Test……………………………………………………………………….... 7
References…………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
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4. A. INTRODUCTION
1. Short Description
Invitation can be used for a variety of events such as weddings, graduation ceremonies,
annual dinners, anniversary parties and birthday parties. An invitation usually contains some
information about the host, the date and time of the event, the venue of the event and how to
accept the invitation. An invitation is usually sent many days in advance of the event, to give
the invitees an opportunity to respond to the invitation.
In this new normal era, the wedding reception is very limited person who can attend it. But it
does not be an obstacle for the people to conduct the wedding reception. Although with all of
the limitation, they want to make their daughter or their son happy with their marriage by
conducting wedding reception. They share the exclusive invitation letter for their family and
close collega. In this situation, the invitation is sent by online system. It can be sent by email,
WA, Facebook, or Instagram.
Moreover, the students in my class still have a lack of knowledge about the specific feature of
invitation. The students also still need practice in writing skill. This phenomenon inspiring me
to make a learning material about invitation letter.
2. Relevance.
This material has relationship with the syllabus of teaching learning material in the eleventh
grade. In the students can understand, applying and comparing the feature of an invitation.
They are about social functions, generic structure, and the language feature. The students can
improve their English skill and competence towards the material and can create an invitation
for the outcome.
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5. 3. Learning Guide
In this learning, the students will observe, analyze, and comprehend the social function,
generic structure, and language feature of invitation. The students also must create invitation
which is suitable with the fatures. Before studying the material deeply, the students will be
given some examples of written invitation and video. So the students can analyze the parts of
invitation to determine the elements of invitation and practice to create it.
B. MAIN SECTION
1. Learning Outcomes
a. Attitude
The aim of this learning is to uphold and apply religious values, moral values,ethical
values, personal and social values, care and respect for differences and diversity,
tolerance, peace, collaboration, and nationalisme
b. Knowledge
1. To understand and compare the social functions, text structures, language features of
a number of formal invitations.
2. To analyze the social functions, text structures, and language features of a number of
formal invitations
3. To apply the knowledge to engage in social functions with formal invitations, in
contextually acceptable text structures and language features.
c. Skill
1. To analyse the contextual differences and similarities between a number of formal
invitations in regard to the social functions.
2. To analyse the contextual differences and similarities between a number formal
invitations in regard to the language features, by showing the evidence from the
texts.
3. To respond a number of formal invitations accordingly.
4. To write a formal invitation text for contextually appropriate social functions.
2. Sub Learning Outcome
a. By watching the video which is given by the teacher, the students can identify and give
respons of formal invitation curiousity.
b. By the slide of text which is given by the teacher, the students can find the detail
information, general picture and written/ unwritten information in the invitation text.
c. By the text which is given by the teacher the student can take a conclusion about the
general picture of invitation.
d. The students can create the formal invitation written or digitally.
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6. 3. Learning Material and Learning Activities
In this section, you are going to learn formal invitation. Some of learning sources of material
are provided in some videos and some texts to identify some information related to formal
invitation.
a. Definition
Video 1 is adapted from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip8Ik3F0q48
Video 2 is adapted from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbITdAq_IQQ&pp=qAMBugMGCgJp
ZBAB
Please, watch the above video carefully to help your understanding
towards the definition of this type of formal invitation.
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7. b. Social Function
Text 1 is adapted from www.pinterest.com
Text 2 is adapted from www.partyjoys.com
Observe the invitation text above to help your undertanding about
the social function of invitation.
c. Generic Structure
Video 1 is adapted from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WmWIZXCdP4
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8. Video 2 is adapted from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv9v7LAiZOA
Please, watch the above video carefully to help your understanding
towards the generic structure of invitation letter.
d. Language Feature
Text 1 is adapted from www.englishadmin.com
Text 2 adapted from www.slideshare.net
Please, watch the above text carefully to help your understanding
towards the language feature of invitation letter.
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9. 4. Assignment
Text 1
Text 1 is adapted from www.pinterest.com
Text 2
Text 2 is adapted from www.ilmubahasainggris.com
To help the understanding of the students about the definition of this invitation type,
please complete the table below and answer the following question.
TEXT 1 TEXT 2
1 Name of Event
Reason
2 Invitation Expressions
Reason
3 Media of Invitation (car
Reason
4 Type of Invitation
After completing the table, can you conclude what is the definition of those invitations
for both text 1 and text 2 is?
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10. 5. Discussion Forum
After learning this topic and involved in some learning activities, it is necessary for the
students to confirm their understanding, share the knowledge and experience, and
improve their comprehension towards this topic of materials either with other participants
or instructor. Therefore, the students should get involved in this discussion forum.
1. How the expressions are used to invite people?
2. What do you do if you want to come to the event of invitation?
3. What do you prefer, written invitation or digitally invitation? Give
your reason!
Make a discussion with your friends!
C. CLOSING SECTION
1. Summary
From the learning activity happened, we can conclude that the invitation
is defined as a written or spoken request to come to an event such as a
party, a meal, or a meeting. From the definition, it can be inferred that
the invitation is divided into written form and spoken form which
function to request someone to join an event. An invitation may be
formal or informal, and it can also be printed form or soft file sent by
email, WA, and another social media. An invitation has key features,
namely: social function, generic structure and language features.
2. Formative Test
The text to answer umber 1 and 2
Please join us
as we celebrate our
40th Anniversary
Rahmat and Wati Juminten
Friday, May 7th
6.30p.m -10.OOp.m
Pondok Indah, South Jakarta
(Dinner is available)
RSVP 65412397
(Nanang/ Nini/ Nita)
1. The type of the party above is …
A. Birthday Party
B. Graduation Party
C. Anniversary Party
D. New year party
E. Ceremonial new house party
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11. 2. The purpose of the invitation text above is…?
A. To tell an good relationship
B. To describe a certain party
C. To persuade people to have marriage
D. To invite people to join the party
E. To share the happiness
The text is to answer number 3 and 4
Dear Bianca Jodie,
Time counted so fast
Let’s celebrate new year’s eve together!
Sunday, December 31st
9 p.m. until drop
at Dragonfly Bar
Jln Gatot Subroto
Sincerely,
Hannah
3. What is the purpose of the invitation text above?
A. To make a new relation
B. To spend time together
C. To have conversation with old friend
D. To reunite with old friends
E. To celebrate the new year’s eve
4. From the invitation text above, we can say that?
A. Bianca and Hannah have not good relationship
B. Bianca Jody invites Hannah to celebrate new year’s eve together
C. The Dragonfly Bar is not at Jln. Gatot Subroto
D. The party started from 9 p.m.
E. The party ended at midnight
The text is to answer number 5 and 6
Glad if you can attend and laugh with us in
Graduation Party
In respect of our Daughter’s perseverance and persistence
Isyana Sarasvati has graduated from an MSI
(Master of Science from Bandung Institute Technology)
Accompany with us on
Sunday, Mei 30, 2019 at 8 p.m.
The Suite Room, Hermitage Hotel.
Afgan and Melly Goeslaw
RSVP 65412397
5. Who is graduated from Bandung Institut Technology?
A. Afgan
B. Melly Goeslaw
C. Isyana Sarasvati
D. Afgan’s son
E. Afgan and Melly Goeslaw
6. Based on the invitation text above, we can conclude that…
A. Melly Goeslaw is Isyana’s daughter
B. The party will be held in Hermitage Hotel
C. The party ended at 8 p.m
D. The party is to celebrate Isyana’s Birthday
E. Afgan and Melly Goeslaw have been graduate from Bandung Institute Technology
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12. The text is to answer number 7 and 8
Dear all committees of Smart Competition 2018,
Invite you in last meeting of this event
On Monday, August 30, 2018
6 – 8 p.m.
AL.A.D room, third floor
for head of division, please prepare your progress on this event and for those who have idea,
don’t forget to
deliver it in the meeting.
Sincerely,
M Dani Aulia
7. Where is the meeting of smart competition 2018 take place?
A. AL.A.D room, third floor
B. M Dani’s house
C. Not yet announced
D. Committee’s room
E. Meeting’s room
8. From the invitation text above, we can say that …
A. It is the final meeting
B. M Dani Aulia is the project manager of Smart Competition 2018
C. M Dani Aulia is invited to join smart competition 2018 meeting
D. The meeting will be ended on 6 p.m
E. The meeting will be held in AL.A.D room, first floor
The text is to answer number 9
Mr. & Mrs. Kenedy
Glad to invite you to come
The marriage of their daughter
Chelsea Islan
To
Argavi Koto
at Alila Villas Uluwatu Hotel, Bali
on Friday, 1 November 2018
Started on 1 p.m
Please RSVP before 30 October to Rahmat
There will be Maroon 5 performance
We wait your presence.
9. The fact from the invitation text above is…
A. Chelsea Island and Rahmat will get married on Bali
B. Mr & Mrs. Kenedy are celebrating their marriage in Alila Villas Uluwatu Hotel
C. You can inform Argavi Koto to attend the event
D. There will be Maroon 5 performance on that wedding party.
E. Rahmat is Kenedy’s son
The text is to answer number 10
Dear Gigih,
Due to the English Debate Competition 2018 event on 1 December 2018, at Dubai,
please come to the selection of English Debate Competition 2018. The top three students
will become UPN’s Delegate and compete with others top students in the world. I believe
that you have the quality to pass the selection.
Best regards,
Arum Sekarwage
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13. 10. What is the purpose of the invitation text above?
A. To invite Arum attend the selection of English Debate Competition 2018
B. To invite Gigih join the internal selection process
C. To invite someone join the English Debate Competition 2018 at Dubai
D. To inform Gigih the selection of English Debate Competition 2018
E. To invite someone join the internal selection proce
Answer Key:
2. C
3. D
4. E
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. B
10.D
11.B
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14. REFERENCES
Definition of invitation retrieved at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip8Ik3F0q48
Generic structure of invitation retrieved at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WmWIZXCdP4
Language feature of invitation retrieved at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz5bJoVFJMA
Listiani. (2019). English for Personal Communication. Banyumas: Kemendikbud
Social function of invitation retrieved at
Text 1 in assignment retrieved at
www.pinterest.com
Text 2 in assignment retrieved at
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F5d%
2F7c%2F77%2F5d7c778e8b64a77b3fc7fa0253f7b53e.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.
pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F352266002088206934%2F&tbnid=CoHlHEaOMD6YLM&vet=12ah
UKEwjeP3UsozwAhXn53MBHbfhDb4QMygFegUIARDBAQ..i&docid=M26EDnryMKX8NM
&w=2309&h=3254&q=invitation%20letter%20contoh&hl=id&safe=strict&ved=2ahUKEwje-
P3UsozwAhXn53MBHbfhDb4QMygFegUIARDBAQ
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