INDIAN LANGUAGE

SCHOOL
GRADE XII ENGLISH
CREATIVE WRITING
INVITATIONS AND REPLIES
ICE - BREAKER

GROUP WORK – TO BE DONE IN CLASS AS A STARTER ACTIVITY

ASK STUDENTS TO BRING ONE A4 SIZE PAPER, COLOUR PENCILS, SKETCH PENS AND ANY
DECORATIVE ITEMS TO DESIGN A CARD.
THEY SHOULD SELECT A THEME – BIRTHDAY, WEDDING ETC AND DESIGN THE CARD RECALLING
ANY INVITATION CARD THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE RECEIVED.
 LESSON TAKEAWAYS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To enable the learners to -

• Express their ideas cohesively without any difficulty.
• Comprehend different written texts for personal/public information, and purpose.
• Apply the correct format.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: The learners would be able to -

• Express their ideas cohesively, completely, fluently, and spontaneously with expressions,
grammar usage and relevant vocabulary for a hospitable announcement of an event.
• Apply the correct style and format.
• Create/write an invitation card/letter about any event.
•♦ Invitation
To invite someone for an occasion, we
use the written form Invitation.
Invitations can be in the form of
printed cards or can be drafted in the
form of letters through which we
invite our guests on some auspicious
occasions like wedding, birthday,
wedding anniversary, housewarming,
the inauguration of a shop/factory,
etc.

•♦ Invitations are of two types:

(a) Formal and
(b) Informal.
Main Characteristics:
An invitation should have complete information. It answers
the questions: who, whom, when, where, what time and for
what. The important components of an invitation, therefore,
are:
•Occasion Meant for an individual (a formal letter of invitation)
•Name(s) of the invitee(s) •Include the name of the invitee.
•Name(s) of the host(s) • Tone is formal
•Date, time and venue. •The five Ws need to be followed
•Name(s) of the chief guest or special invitees, in case of an
official invitation.
Writing Formal Invitations:

In case of formal invitations, each of the following is written in a separate line with
fonts of varying sizes.
•Names of the hosts
•Name of the invitee
•Formal phrase of invitation, for example: Request the pleasure your benign
presence/company Seek your auspicious presence, Solicit your gracious presence on
the auspicious occasion
•Date, time and venue of the event
•Occasion/ reason of the invitation.
•Use of RSVP - "Repondez s'il vous plait" which means "please respond".
•Box your card
Writing Informal Invitations:

•Written in a letter form, in an informal format.

• Such letters are very persuasive in nature.
•Written in the first person.
•Salutation is ‘dear + name’.
•Complimentary close ‘Yours sincerely’/
affectionately
•Date of writing the invitation is given.
•Sender’s address appears on the left-hand side.
•Various tenses used to suit the sense.
Replies Accepting or Declining
Formal:
•formal words: ‘kind invitation’, ‘great pleasure’,
‘regret’, etc.
•Use third person (‘they’) instead of first person (‘I’,
‘We’)
•Address of the writer and the date to be written.

Informal:
•Like an ordinary letter
•Do not use any formal expressions, but use informal
words and expressions
•Use first person (‘I’, ‘We’).
 SAMPLES

Literary Club

St. Anne’s School, Ahmedabad

Cordially invites all staff, students, and parents to the

•As the Secretary of the newly formed Literary
Club of St. Anne’s School, Ahmedabad, draft a
formal invitation in not more than 50 words for
the inauguration of the club in your school.
inauguration of the Literary Club of the School on 29th July 2021
between 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the multipurpose hall. Well
known novelist, Mr Sandeep Kumar will be our Chief Guest. You
are also requested to join us for tea and snacks after the
inauguration ceremony.

RSVP
Mrinal Mehta
Secretary
0807462124
The newly formed literary club of your school is announcing the inaugurating of the club. As secretary of the club, draft an invitation inviting the
famous writer Mr Sandeep Kumar to be the guest of honour at the function. Write the invitation in not more than 50 words. You are Govind/Gauri.

St. Anne’s School

Ahmedabad

5th July 2021

Mr Sandeep Kumar
ABC Road
Ahmedabad

Subject: Invitation to be the Chief Guest

Dear Sir

Our school is inaugurating the formation of the Literary Club on 29 th July 2021 between 8.30 to 11.30 a.m.

The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place in the multipurpose hall.

Please accept our cordial invitation to be the guest of honour at the function. It would be our privilege if you consent to grace this occasion with your
esteemed presence.

Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Gauri/Govind
(Secretary) FORMAL INVITATION
You are Sandeep Kumar, a famous novelist. You have been invited by the Literary Club of St. Anne’s School to the inauguration ceremony of the
club. Draft a reply in about 50 words accepting/refusing the invitation.

ABC Road
Ahmedabad

6th July 2021

Secretary Literary Club

St. Anne’s School
Ahmedabad

Subject: Acceptance of Invitation

Dear Sir/Madam

I would like to express my gratitude to St. Anne’s School for inviting me to be the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of the Literary club.

I confirm my acceptance for the same and will make sure that I am present there at the scheduled date and time.

Looking forward to the event.

Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Sandeep Kumar
ABC Road
Ahmedabad

6th July 2021

Secretary Literary Club

St. Anne’s School
Ahmedabad

Subject: Declining the Invitation

Dear Sir/Madam

I would like to express my gratitude to St. Anne’s School for inviting me to be the Chief
Guest at the inauguration ceremony of the Literary club.

However, due to prior commitments I am unable to join the ceremony. Please accept
my sincerest apologies.

My best wishes to the school and the club for all its future endeavours.

Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Sandeep Kumar
FORMAL INVITATION CARD

•You are Dheeraj Garg of Gurugram. Draft Mr. and Mrs. Dheeraj Garg
an invitation to be sent to friends and request the pleasure of your company
relatives on the occasion of your marriage.
on the auspicious occasion of their daughter’s

daughter’s marriage. Prepare the Kanika

With
invitation giving necessary details in not Kunal
more than 50 words. (S/o Mr. and Mrs. Amber Sharma, Gurugram)

On Saturday, February 22, 20XX

At: Tivoli Gardens, Gurugram
Programme
Saturday, February 22, 20XX
Reception of Baraat: 8 p.m.

R.S.V.P.
Mr. and Mrs. Dheeraj Garg
Contact no: 98xxxxxxxxx

With best compliments from

All relatives and friends
INFORMAL INVITATION

ABC Road
Coimbatore

2nd January 20xx

Dear Vipin

On the auspicious occasion of my daughter Kanika’s marriage, I

invite you and your family on Saturday, February 22, at Tivoli
Gardens, Gurugram, at 8 p.m.

Since you have been like a father figure to her, I am expecting you to
attend as a family member.

Please do grace the occasion with your family.

Thank you
Yours
Dheeraj
 21 Professors Colony
Coimbatore

Accepting the
10th January 20XX

Dear Dheeraj

invitation I am pleasantly surprised to receive your

invitation to Kanika’s wedding. Has she grown so
big? I still remember her as the little girl with two
ponytails.

It is really a big occasion for me. I will be delighted

to join in the celebration and bless the newlywed
couple.

I will be coming with the whole family.

Yours
Vipin
Declining the 21 Professors’ Colony
Coimbatore

Invitation 10th January 20XX

Dear Dheeraj

I am pleasantly surprised to receive your invitation

to Kanika’s wedding. When did she grow up?

I would have loved to join you on the auspicious

occasion, but my father needs constant care after his
surgery.

I really feel bad not to be able to bless the newlywed

couple personally. Please accept my best wishes. I
am writing to Kanika separately.

Yours
Vipin
Que1: On April 30, your school is conducting its annual sports day. You want Mr. M. S. Dhoni, a noted Cricket Player to be the
chief guest and give away the prizes to the winners and of the school competitions. Write a formal invitation in about 50 words
requesting him to grace the occasion. You are Rahul, Sports Secretory, Royal Oak International School, Gurugram, Haryana.
( Card Format)

Ques2:The literary club of your school is putting up the play ‘Waiting for Godot’. As secretary of the club, draft an invitation
inviting the famous writer Sudeesh Gupta to be the guest of honour at the function. Write the invitation in not more than 50
words. You are Govind/Gauri. (Formal Letter Type)

Ques3: You are Leena Sen. The wedding of your elder sister Reena Sen is going to be held on the 15th January, 2023 at Hotel
Lake View, Udaipur. Write out an informal invitation to your friend Veena requesting her to attend the function. ( Informal Letter
Type)

Ques4: You are Mr. Harsh Malhotra of 25, Rama Vihar, Gurugram. Draft a formal reply to Mrs. & Mr. Chawla accepting the
invitation to attend the birthday party of their son. Invent other details yourself. ( Formal acceptance )