Creating an invitation.

I.- Imagine that you are having a party to celebrate something special..... What would it be? your birthday? your elementary school graduation? Halloween party? new year party?

1.- Decide what would you like to celebrate.

2.- When are you celebrating it?

3.- Where are you celebrating it?

4.- RSVP?

5.- What time is it going to be?

6.- Are there any specifications for the party? ex. Disguise party, pool party: bring your swimming suit!, etc.

Take into considerations all the charactarestics that an invitation should include. 

II.- Create your own invitation including all the characteristics above and include extra information if needed.

III.- Comment the invitations of your classmates. Write an RSVP confirming your assistance to the event that you like the most.

Replying an Invitation.

Your best friend Alyssa has invited you for a pool party, however you WON'T be able to attend.... [See the invitation below]

Write a RSVP apologizing and expressing your reasons for not attending. Remember to be polite and careful with your words in order to avoid misunderstandings. 
Post your answer below and compare your answers with your classmates.

How to answer a RSVP invitation.

Hey guys here is a small video with its script of how to answer a written invitation.
1.-Please watch it and if it's necessary read the script. 2.-Moreover you will find a small article about how to reply to an invitation. Read it and comment with your classmates the importance of doing so, please do not forget to post your answers/discussion below.

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Video Transcript

You have been invited to a special event that includes an invitation, so let's take a look at how should we respond to it. I am Hazely Lopez, Director of Hazely Academy of Refinement and Modeling and I'm here to talk to you about how to respond to a written invitation. You first want to start by deciding whether if you're going to attend or not attend to. If you are attending, you want to take a look at the RSVP note and that maybe either by phone that they're allowing you to do it, or if it's a written one for a wedding or something like that, you may want to use the actual card and send it to them letting them know that you will be attending. Usually, you have to also let them know many people will be attending to this event. That way the can get prepared. It's never ever appropriate to change your RSVP. If you said you're going, you have to attend. It's just how it goes. Also, if you decide to not go to the activity, then you might want to decline it with a special note, special card and of course, sending RSVP, letting them know why exactly you cannot go. Maybe not exactly, but at least something that will give them an idea and they don't feel offended. These are just some tips to let you know how can you respond to a written invitation. I am Hazely Lopez from Hazely Academy of Refinement and Modeling.

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How to answer an RSVP card :

Regardless of the type of invitation, there is a formality which can be followed. RSVP is an acronym for the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît" or in English, "please respond." There is an elaborate history behind the invite and RSVP dating back to before electronic communication existed in order to establish credibility and reliability of manual communication. The following article will dig up a bit of this RSVP etiquette and tell you how to write a formal RSVP to an invitation. 

structions

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     Decide if you would like to RSVP. Is this the type of invite which you are likely to accept. In addition, is there some sort of social expectation that you will accept the invite. Once you have made this decision, you will have to politely respond in one way or the other. The RSVP is not simply to accept, but also to deny an invite.
     
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     Check your calendar to see if you are available. If you are then you are able to move to the next step. If you are unavailable, you will need to weight the value of the outstanding appointment. For instance, "Is your orthodontist appointment more important than your sisters wedding?" In addition you should consider the possibility of moving the existing appointment to accommodate both or even moving something into the spot to give valid reason for denial.
     
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     Be short, but polite. The invitee is no doubt preparing for the occasion and can't be bothered with questions and complications from the attendee. If you are denying the invitation, it is important to make it clear that you are 'unable' to attend and not to insinuate that you are 'unwilling.' It is important to send the RSVP even if you are not going to attend in order to give thanks for the invite.
     
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     If you are going to attend, RSVP with a short sentence thanking them for the invite. Tell them how many people will be attending, how long your stay will be and if applicable, what you will have to eat in the case of a dinner party or a reception of some sort. It is acceptable to request special dietary needs, but be aware of the situation. It may call for you to make your own special accommodations.
     
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     Be sure to send the RSVP as quickly as possible so that the host or hostess can make proper preparations. Don't assume that because an invite comes early that you have plenty of time to RSVP. The host or hostess may be planning a secondary invite.
     

Read more: How to Write a Formal RSVP to an Invitation | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4706462_write-formal-rsvp-invitation.html#ixzz1uFFPbYL3

 

Comparing Invitations...

Look at the following images and answer the questions according to the invitations. Answer them in a new post. Check the answers of your classmates.

1.- What is the invitation for? What's going to be the event?

2.-  Who is sending the invitation?

3.- When is it going to be the event?

4.- Where is it going to be?

5.- What time is it going to be?

6.- Is there any special requirement to attend the event?

7.- What do they mean by RSVP? and "regrets"?

8.- Which kind of invitation do you think this is, formal or informal? Why?

Invitations- Brainstorm

Think about the invitations that you have sent and the invitations that you have received and answer these questions taking into consideration your personal experience. Discuss with your partners your answers.

1.- In which occasions do you send invitations?

2.- What are they for?

3.-Do you think there are differetn kinds of invitations? What kind of invitations do you know?

4.- What do you think are the differences between a formal invitation and an informal invitation?

5.- In which cases would you use a formal invitation?

6.- In which cases would you use an informal invitation?

Introduction Unit 7

Imagine that your birthday is coming  in few days and you want to celebrate with your friends.If you were to write an invitation to send it to your guests.... What would you include in your invitation? Try to mention all the important things to be included. Reply this post with your answers.