You Are Invited

Chapter

3
Kompetensi Dasar
3.3 Membedakan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan beberapa teks khusus dalam bentuk
undangan resmi dengan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait kegiatan sekolah/tempat kerja sesuai
dengan konteks penggunaannya .
4.3 Teks undangan resmi
4.3.1 Menangkap makna secara kontekstual terkait fungsi social, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan teks
khusus dalam bentuk undangan resmi lisan dan tulisan, terkait sekolah / tempat kerja
4.3.2 Menyusun teks khusus dalam bentuk undangan resmi lisan dan tulis terkait kegiatan sekolah / tempat
kerja dengan memperhatikan fungsi social, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan secara benar sesuai
dengan konteks

Pengalaman Belajar

Dengan diberikan beberapa contoh undangan resmi dan melalui pendekatan saintifik dengan
menggunakan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning, peserta didik mampu:

 Menganalisa fungsi sosial berupa tujuan dengan baik dan benar dan penuh antusias.
 Membandingkan struktur teks berupa logo, nama orang, perusahaan, atau lembaga yang
mengundang, tujuan mengundang, hari, tanggal, waktu, serta tempat, instruksi tambahan,
permitraan untuk merespon undangan dengan baik dan benar dan penuh tanggung jawab.
 Mengidentifikasi unsur kebahasaan berupa nomina singular dan plural, ucapan tekanan kata,
intonasi, ejaan tanda baca, dan tulisan tangan dengan baik dan benar dan penuh integritas.
 Menganalisa isi undangan resmi sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya dengan baik dan benar dan
penuh integritas.
 Merumuskan struktur teks undangan resmi sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya dengan baik dan
benar dan penuh semangat
 Membuat undangan resmi sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya dengan baik dan benar dan penuh
tanggung jawab.

A Introduction

Let’s rock!!!
Guess the ten countries based on the clues. Don’t forget to put the first letters in the boxes!
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8i 9 10

1. The +62 country : 6. Koala and kangaroo :

2. The dam country : 7. Kebab :
3. Mekhong river : 8. Colosseum :
4. Bollywood : 9. Muscat City :
5. The “White Elephant” : 10. Maori tribe :
country
 Have you ever accepted a formal invitation? We must have ever accepted a formal invitation, such
as meeting invitation, wedding invitation, or grand opening invitation. Formal invitations are invitation to
official functions or formal occasion.

According to Webster’s Dictionary, a formal invitation is an invitation which follows a dignified

form, tone, or style in agreement with established norms, customs, or values Most formal invitaitons
should be replied. In this chapter we are going to discuss more about formal invitations related to school
activities and workplace.

B Social Function

Look at the following example!

Formal invitation are issued for formal functions. This letter means the invite requests the present
of the reader in grand opening of his/her company. The other formal functions are:

a. The opening of art gallery, a company, or a film

b. Meeting, seminar, or conference
c. The launching of product
d. A special exhibition or promotion
e. Introducing new members or partners
f. Wedding ceremony
g. Inagurations
h. Formal dinner with clients

In brief, formal invitation is to maintain interpersonal in formal context and to invite someone to formal
and social events.

C Structure of formal invitation

An invitation consists of requesting someones presence, stating the specific event, and setting the date
and place.
 SMADITA Name of institution
ENGLISH CLUB
To: Mr. Teguh Bagus NC, M.M Phrase of inviting
You are cordially invited to
TH The occasion or event
SMADITA ENGLISH CLUB (SEC) 5 ANNIVERSARY
th The date, time of occasion
On Monday, 25 of March, 2019
At ten o’clock
At SMADITA Hall The place of occasion

There will be refreshment and lunch. Additional information

The request for replay

R.S.V.P to Dilla (XI MIPA 1) or Dilla_Dil@google.com

The following is generic structure of formal invitation:

a. Logo
b. The name of the person/institution who invites.
c. The request for participant
d. The occasion or event for the invitation
e. The purpose of the event
f. The date, time, and place of the occasion
g. Special instruction or additional information
h. The request for reply(R.S.V.P “Respondez s’il vous plait” a France phrase means “please
respond”)

D Language grammatical features

The following are language features used in formal invitation.

1. Use of formal wording. The formal wording used in formal invitation card are:
2. Formal invitation cards are written in third person rather than first and include the full
names of the event’s hosts. Formal invitation letters may use first person, typically we, but
should still maintain a formal tone.
3. Use of perfect combination of present and future tense.
4. In a formal invitation letter, use formal tone.
5. In spoken invitation, we can use the following expressions. Pay attention the formality
 Activity 1: Vocabulary

Let’s enrich our vocabulary. Find the meaning of following words! Use your dictionary!

1. Cordially (Adv) = 6. Honor (V) =

2. Banquet (N)= 7. Charity (N) =

3. Host (V) = 8. Attire (N) =

4. Inauguration = 9. Official (Adj) =

5. Invetiee (N) = 10. Reception (N) =

Activity 2: Cloze Passage

TUNGGUL AMETUNG TRADITIONAL a. Request the pleasure

DANCE GROUP b. The fourth of May
c. Dinner
1)……………………………………… Mr. Heri Gunadi d. Traditional dress
The officer and chairman of Ken Arok Art Group e. In honor of

2)……………………………………of your company at a

retirement 3) ……………………………………

Saturday, 4) ………………………………………
Seven o’clock to ten o’clock
D’forest and Mesem Café
Tumpang Regency

R.S.V.P
Mr. Yusakh Andriana at 081215847993

5)……………………………………

Activity 3: Jumbled Text

Arrange the following jumbled invitation!

Cordially invites you to a reception and dinner Black tea optional

Friday, the fifth of April, 2019 R.S.V.P. by March 24th , 2019

At seven o’clock in the evening
At yusakhganteng@gmail.com

24 D’Gallery Resto and Café

Bokor street Tumpang Regency
 a)…………………………………………………………………………

b)…………………………………………………………………………

c)…………………………………………………………………………

d)…………………………………………………………………………

e)…………………………………………………………………………

Activity 4: Jumbled Text

After you arrange the jumbled text above, answer the following question!

1. Write the inviting phrase found in the invitation!

2. Who is the host?

3. Is it written in the third person?

4. What tense does it use?

5. Write the date and time in less formal war!

Activity 5: Jumbled Text

In a group, make the formal invitation by choosing one of the following purposes!

a. The opening of art gallery, a company, or a film

b. Meeting, seminar, or conference
c. The launching of product
d. A special exhibition or promotion
e. Introducing new members or partners
f. Wedding ceremony
g. Inagurations
h. Formal dinner with clients
 TES FORMATIF
SMAS DIPONEGORO TUMPANG
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2018/2019
Mata Pelajaran : BahasaInggris Inti Hari / Tanggal :
Kelas / Program : X BHS/1PA/1PS Waktu :

Text for number 1 - 3

Invitation -
1
Entertained by: Padi Reborn band
Invitation -
2

1. Which of the invitations probably has more audience?

A. Invitation – 1 because the invitee is not clearly stated.
B. Invitation – 2 because the invitee is clearly stated.
C. Invitation – 1 because “The Tampan Barbershop” is not for go public.
D. Invitation – 2 because there are many students who will join this program.
E. Invitation – 1 because the event is boring.
 2. What does make the invitation distinguish in term of purpose?
A. Invitation – 1 mentions the invitee clearly whereas invitation – 2 does not.
B. Invitation – 1 has formal tone whereas invitation – 2 has not.
C. Invitation – 1 is about launching market whereas invitation – 2 deals with launching
program.
D. Invitation – 1 and -2 are about launching.
E. Invitation – 1 mentions R.S.V.P whereas invitation – 2 does not.

3. Which of the following statements is true based on the texts?

A. Invitation – 1 is not completed with entertaining.
B. Invitation – 2 has more than one agenda.
C. Invitation – 1 will held the seminar about being good barber.
D. Invitation – 2 is sent directly to the teachers who are invited.
E. Invitation – 1 has specific invitee.

Libby's Coffee & Cake

Is opening in Bandung You are cordially invited

to a private Grand Opening Celebration On
March 31th, 2019 From 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Jln
Merak 21 Blok C Bandung
 Ribbon Cutting -> 1.15 p.m.-1.30 p.m.
 Meet the Staff -» 1.30 p.m.-2 p.m.
 Explore Place -> 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

4. Which is the following is true based on the text?

A. The event is held for all guests
B. The guest can only attend one of hour sessions.
C. The customers can taste the sampling for 1 p.m.
D. The guests will enjoy the dinner after event.
E. The event starts with ribbon cutting.

5. “You are cordially invited to a private Grand…” (L.1)

The underlined phrase has the similar meaning with …
A. you are instructed to attend
B. We gladly request your attendance
C. You are uninvited
D. We warmly accept your invitation
E. We are honorable invited to
 Join us for the
SMADITA CLASS OF 2009 10 YEARS
REUNION
July 20 , 2019 at 6.00 p.m.
th

Pawon Bromo Restaurant

Rp 100k per person
Payment can be made to account 3719923
Please R.S.V.P by July 17th to:
2019renuion_smadita@gmail.com
Entertained by: Nella Kharisma and Yus
Mbois Ellectone

6. What is the event about?

A. The opening ceremony of Pawaon Bromo Restaurant
B. The concert of Nella Kharisma and Yus Mbois Ellectone
C. Reunion party of SMADITA CLASS OF 2009 10 YEARS
D. Launching new program of SMADITA after 10 years exist.
E. Launching the new album of Nella Kharisma and Yus Mbois Ellectone

7. Who is the sender of the text?

A. Nella Kharisma
B. Yus Mbois Ellectone
C. The headmaster of SMADITA
D. The chief committee of SMADITA CLASS OF 2009 10 YEARS REUNION
E. The owner of Pawon Bromo Restaurant

8. From the invitation, it can be concluded that …

A. The event is free for all people and alumna
B. The event is held in the evening.
C. The event will be held at school.
D. The event is held by principal of SMADITA.
E. The guests should respond the invitation after July 17th

The principal of SMADITA would like to invite

all. students of 12th grade to the seminar about

“NEXT PLAN AFTER GRADUATING

PROGRAM”

Speaker: Yusakh Andriana Safii, S.Pd

Venue : SMADITA Multimadia Hall

9. From the invitation above, we know that …

A. The event is just for the 12th grade students.
B. The invitation is for the principal’s friends.
C. The event will be held in the afternoon.
D. The event will start in the morning.
E. The invitation is addressed to all staffs.
Read the present following invitation response!
Thank you for the invitation to address the seminar about “NEXT PLAN AFTER GRADUATING
PROGRAM”. I am honored to be asked to be the speaker
Unfortunately, I will be out of the country on company business for most of the month of May and
will be unable to attend the seminar.
If I can be of help in coming up with another speaker, I would be happy to other worthy
candidates here at Student Entrepreneurship Seminar as well as the other area organization.

10. What can we learn from the text?

A. The invitee decides to attend the event.
B. The invitee declines the invitation because of his own plan.
C. The invitee refuses the invitation because he doesn’t like the event.
D. The invitee accepts the invitation and asks the committee to prepare something
E. The invitee disagrees with the decision written on the invitation and wants to be
changed

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11. The correct order for part number 1,2,3, and 4 are …
A. Phrase of inviting, the occasion or event, name of institution, the date and time of
occasion
B. Name of institution, phrase of inviting, the occasion or event, the date and time of
occasion
C. The date and time of occasion, the occasion or event, phrase of inviting, name of
institution
D. Name of institution, the occasion or event, phrase of inviting, the date and time of
occasion
E. Phrase of inviting, the date and time of occasion, name of institution, the occasion or
event
12. The correct order for part number 5,6, and 7 are …
A. The place of occasion, additional information, the request for replay
B. The place of occasion, the request for replay, additional information
C. The place of occasion, the date and time of occasion, the request for replay
D. Additional information, the request for replay, the place of occasion
E. The request for replay, the place of occasion, additional information
 February 3rd, 2019
Mr/Mrs Sales Manager
Of Collins Company
Main Road 38
California

Dear client,
We will introduce our latest Laser Printer Model 382 Color B during the 1) … Computer
hardware Exhibition in California from March 8th to 10th. Since you probably will attend this
major trade exhibition, we would like to 2) … you to stop by our demonstration booth, so that
we might introduce you to and demonstrate this brand new model.
We are looking forward to having the 3) … to meet you.
Sincerely,

Mohammed Leeds

13. The correct answers for the blank sites are …

A. Last, invites, event
B. Beginning, inviting, show
C. Final, invited, space
D. Upcoming, invite, opportunity
E. Recent, invitation, truth

14. How long the event was hold?

A. 2 days
B. 3 days
C. 1 days
D. 4 days
E. 5 days

15. What is the event about?

A. The launching of the new product
B. Introducing the new general manager
C. The opening ceremony of new branch industry
D. The exhibition of products by Mohammed Leeds
E. The trade an exhibition of Laser Printer