Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, you will be able to
1. understand the purposes of several passages by
using the skimming strategy;
2. get the specific information of those passages
by scanning;
3. write an invitation to a surprise party following
the structure of the reading material.
a birthday party
Make a list of the kinds of parties people
have.2a
a tea party
a housewarming party
(乔迁聚会)
a surprise party (惊喜派对)
a wedding party (婚宴)
a farewell party
a going-away party (欢送会)
a Christmas party
a potluck party (百乐餐)
Party Preparations (准备工作)
food and drinks decorations (装饰物)
an invitation card
(请柬)
Party preparations (准备工作)
Reading
Reading
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Skim the messages. Why did the
people write them? Match the reason
with each message.
Skimming：It means looking quickly
through a piece of writing to find the
main idea instead of reading every word.
2b
turn down “拒绝”
e.g. They offered her the job but she
turned it down.
Skim the messages. Why did the people write
them? Match the reason with each message.2b
• Top message: ____
• Middle message: ____
• Bottom message: ____
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3
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Skim the messages. Why did the people write
them? Match the reason with each message.2b
1. What kind of party is it?
2. Who is the party for?
3. When is the party?
4. Who did David invite to the party?
5. What can people do at the party?
Scan the messages and answer the questions.
Scanning
It means moving your eyes
quickly down the page to find
specific (具体的) information.
2c
1. What kind of party is it? ____________________
Dear classmates,
As I’m sure you know by now, our favorite teacher, Ms.
Steen, is leaving soon to go back to the US. We’re very sad
that she’s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how
much we’re going to miss her, let’s have a surprise party for
her next Friday the 28th!
It’s a surprise party.
Dear classmates,
As I’m sure you know by now, our favorite teacher, Ms.
Steen, is leaving soon to go back to the US. We’re very sad
that she’s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how
much we’re going to miss her, let’s have a surprise party for
her next Friday the 28th!
2. Who is the party for? ____________________It’s for Ms. Steen.
3. When is the party? ____________________On Friday the 28th.
Dear classmates,
As I’m sure you know by now, our favorite teacher, Ms.
Steen, is leaving soon to go back to the US. We’re very sad
that she’s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how
much we’re going to miss her, let’s have a surprise party for
her next Friday the 28th!
4. Who did David invite to the party?
________________
Dear classmates,
As I’m sure you know by now, our favorite teacher, Ms.
Steen, is leaving soon to go back to the US. We’re very sad
that she’s leaving because she is a fun teacher. To show how
much we’re going to miss her, let’s have a surprise party for
her next Friday the 28th!
Can you come to the party? …
His classmates.
5. What can people do at the party?
___________________________________________
Can you come to the party? If so, can you help with any of
these things? Please tell me by this Friday.
1) Buy food and drinks.
2) Think of games to play.
3) Prepare things we need for the games (glue, paper,
pens, …).
4) Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that
she can be surprised.
They can eat, drink and play games at the party.
Re ad the bottom me ssage afte r the
re c or di ng and pay atte nti on t o t h e
format (格式) and the structure (结构)
of an invitation.
Salutation (称呼语)
Signature (署名)
Body
(正文)
Dear classmates,
As I’m sure you know by now, our favorite
teacher, Ms. Steen, is leaving soon to go back
to the US. We’re very sad that she’s leaving
because she is a fun teacher. To show how
much we’re going to miss her, let’s have a
surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!
Who to invite Who the party is for
The Body of the Invitation
Why David wants to hold a party
What kind of party When to hold the party
Can you come to the party? If so, can you help with any of
these things? Please tell me by this Friday.
1) Buy food and drinks.
2) Think of games to play.
3) Prepare things we need for the games (glue, paper,
pens, …).
4) Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her so that
she can be surprised.
I look forward to hearing from you all.
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When to reply to David
Expectation
Who to inviteWhat kind of party
Who the party is for and the reason
When to hold the party
The Content of the Body Part
Party preparations
When to reply to David
Purpose
Activities/Preparations
Expectation
Time
The Structure of this Invitation
Body (正文)
• Purpose
• Time
• Activities/Preparations
• Expectation
Salutation (称呼语 )
Signature (署名)
Language Points
1. Bring Ms. Steen to the party without telling her
so that
she can be surprised.
surprised adj. “感到意外的”
e.g. We were very surprised at the news.
surprising adj. “令人吃惊的”
e.g. The news is surprising.
Language Points
2. I look forward to hearing from you all.
look forward to (doing) sth. “期待；期盼……”
e.g. I look forward to your reply.
I’m really looking forward to seeing my pen
pal next
week.
hear from sb. “接到某人的信、电话等”
e.g. Do you ever hear from Jack?
• What can He Wei do for the party?
____________________________________________
__
____________________________________________
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Read the top message after the recording and
answer the question.
Hi David,
What a great idea! … this party is the best way to say
“Thank you and goodbye.” I can help to buy some of the
food and drinks. I can also help to bring Ms. Steen to the
party. I already have a great idea about how to do that.
He Wei
• What can He Wei do for the party?
____________________________________________
__
____________________________________________
__
She can help to buy some of the food and drinks and
bring Ms. Steen to the party.
1. Why can’t Jake go to the party?
________________________________________________
__
________________________________________________
__
2. What can Jake do for the party?
________________________________________________
__
________________________________________________
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Read the middle message after the recording and
answer the questions.
Hi David,
Thanks so much for planning this. I’d love to come to the
party, but I’m not available. My family is taking a trip to
Wuhan at the end of this month to visit my aunt and uncle. ...
Jake
1. Why can’t Jake go to the party?
____________________________________________
___
____________________________________________
___
Because his family is taking a trip to Wuhan to visit
his aunt and uncle.
Hi David,
Thanks so much for planning this. … However, I’d still be
glad to help out with any of the party preparations, like
planning the games. Let me know if you need my help.
Jake
2. What can Jake do for the party?
____________________________________________
___
____________________________________________
___
He can help out with any of the party preparations,
like planning the games.
Language Points
1. My family is taking a trip to Wuhan at the end
of this
month to visit my aunt and uncle.
take a trip “去旅行”
= go on a trip
e.g. We’re thinking of taking a trip to the
mountains.
2. However, I’d still be glad to help out with any
of the
party preparations, like planning the games.
glad “高兴；愿意”
be glad to do sth.
be glad (that) + 句子
e.g. We’re so glad you came.
help out “（帮助……）分担工作、解决难题”
help (sb.) out (with sth.)
e.g. She promised to help me out with the
preparation.
preparation n. [U] “准备” [C] “准备工作”
e.g. Preparation for the party started early.
The country is making preparations for war.
1. Why is he/she one of your favorite teachers?
Imagine one of your favorite teachers is
leaving. Plan a party for him/her. Answer
the following questions.
Because she is a responsible (有责任心的)
teacher and plays an important role in my
English learning.
My English teacher, Ms. Li.
2e
2. What do you want to say to him/her?
3. When is the best time to have the party?
4. Where can you have the party?
5. What kind of food will there be?
At 7:00 pm next Friday.
In the classroom.
Some fruit and snacks.
“Thank you. I will miss you.”
6. What kind of drinks would you like to
serve?
7. Who will come to the party?
8. What activities will there be at the
party?
Ms. Li and my classmates.
Singing, dancing, playing some games and
taking photos.
Orange juice.
9. How can you make the party a surprise
for
your teacher?
By asking my Chinese teacher to bring her
to the party without telling her.
The Structure of an Invitation
Body (正文)
• Purpose
• Time & Venue(举办地
点)
• Activities/Preparations
• Expectation
Salutation (称呼语 )
Signature (署名)
Sample Writing
Dear classmates,
As I’m sure you know by now, our favorite
teacher, Ms. Li, is leaving our school. I’m sad
to see her go because she is a responsible
teacher and plays an important role in my
English learning. To express our thanks to her
and show how much we’re going to miss her,
let’s hold a surprise party in the classroom at
7:00 pm next Friday. Our Chinese teacher will
bring her to the party without telling her so
that she can be surprised.
At the party we will sing, dance and play some
games. Besides, we’ll take some photos to
help us remember the sweet moment. I will
also prepare a notebook for her so that we can
write down what we want to say to her.
Is it possible for you to come to the party? If
you are available, can you help with any of
these things? Please tell me by this Friday.
1) Buy some fruit, snacks and orange juice.
2) Think of games to play.
3) Prepare things we need for the games.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Li Hua
Summary
1. Three messages: an invitation and two replies.
2. Two reading strategies: skimming and scanning.
3. How to write an invitation to a surprise party.
Homework
• According to your answers in 2e and the structure
of an invitation, write an invitation letter to a
surprise party. Dear __________,
As I’m sure you know by now, our favorite teacher ______
is leaving soon. __________________________________
_______________________________________________
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
_________
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