formal invitation.pptx

Formal Invitation Letter - SMA Kelas 11

1. LETTER WRITING By Lailatuzzahrollathifah

2. Adress Salutation body signature

3. Invitation letter INFORMAL/PERSONAL LETTER FORMAL invitation LETTER Written to people we know such as friends, parents, siblings, and cousins. Written for inviting officials and certain distinguished people.

4. Structure of formal invitation letter Address Salutation Body State for whom the invitation is and by who it is given Reasons of invitation Date Time Place R.S.V.P. Signature

5. LINGUISTIC FEATURES Simple, precise, and concise words Detailed information The tone should be friendly and sincere Words should be chosen carefully The style of writing should be formal

6. It should be responded within 3 days Replies are written in third person Reason should be briefly stated for declining the invitation RESPONDING TO FORMAL INVITATION

7. ACCEPTANCE Mr. and Mrs. Eri Utomo accept with pleasure the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Pujiyanto to the wedding ceremony of their daughter on Friday, the twelfth of December at seven o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Wibowo accept the invitation with pleasure. DECLINING/REGRETTING Mr. and Mrs. Situmorang regret that they are unable to accept the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Pujiyanto for Friday, the twelfth of December at seven o’clock due to prior engagement. Mr. and Mrs. Wibowo regret to decline the invitation due to health reason. EXAMPLE

8. RESPONDING CARD The responding card comes with the invitation card. This card should preferably be handwritten. EXAMPLE Reply is requested by First of December Mr. and Mrs. Eri Utomo ______ attend ______ unable to attend

9. Merci... Is there any questions?

10. EXERCISE What is the social function of a Formal Invitation Letter? What is generic structure of the Formal Invitation Letter? Find a Formal Invitation Letter on the internet and analyze the structure of the Formal Invitation Letter!