10.A Invitation to a Party 2 – Read an invitation and answer questions about the event details.
Reading Section Activity: Invitation to a Party
Topic: Party Invitation
Objective: Help the student practice reading comprehension by understanding the key details of a party invitation.
Step 1: Reading Passage – Invitation to a Party
Subject: Birthday Celebration for Emma!
Hi [Your Name],
You’re invited to celebrate Emma’s 30th Birthday on Saturday, November 12th! We’re planning a fun evening filled with food, drinks, and lots of laughter. Here are the event details:
- Date: Saturday, November 12th
- Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Location: The Garden Terrace, 45 Elm Street
- Dress Code: Semi-formal (but feel free to bring a sweater as we’ll be outdoors)
Food & Drinks:
We’ll have a catered dinner at 8:00 PM, featuring vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. An open bar will be available all night, serving cocktails, wine, and soft drinks.
Entertainment:
There will be a live band starting at 9:00 PM, followed by a DJ for dancing. We’ve also set up a photo booth for fun snapshots throughout the evening!
Please RSVP by November 5th so we can confirm the catering numbers.
We hope you can join us for this special celebration! Looking forward to seeing you there.
Best regards,
Jessica Greene
(Event Coordinator)
Step 2: Comprehension Questions
After reading the invitation, answer the following questions based on the party details.
Multiple Choice Questions
- What is the occasion for the party?
a) A wedding anniversary
b) A retirement party
c) A birthday celebration
d) A company event - Where will the party take place?
a) A hotel ballroom
b) The Garden Terrace
c) A rooftop bar
d) Jessica Greene’s house - What time is the catered dinner scheduled to start?
a) 7:00 PM
b) 7:30 PM
c) 8:00 PM
d) 8:30 PM - What type of entertainment is planned for the party?
a) A karaoke night
b) A live band followed by a DJ
c) A magic show
d) A movie screening - By when do guests need to RSVP?
a) November 12th
b) November 9th
c) November 8th
d) November 5th
Short Answer Questions
- What is the dress code for the party?
(Write your answer below) - What should guests bring if they expect to be cold outdoors?
(Write your answer below) - What will be served at the open bar during the party?
(Write your answer below) - When does the live band start playing?
(Write your answer below) - Who sent the invitation?
(Write your answer below)
Step 3: Answer Key
- c) A birthday celebration
- b) The Garden Terrace
- c) 8:00 PM
- b) A live band followed by a DJ
- d) November 5th
- The dress code is semi-formal.
- Guests should bring a sweater, as the party will be outdoors.
- The open bar will serve cocktails, wine, and soft drinks.
- The live band starts at 9:00 PM.
- The invitation was sent by Jessica Greene, the event coordinator.
Step 4: Vocabulary & Definitions
Here are some difficult words and phrases from the invitation:
- Semi-formal: A dress code that is more relaxed than formal but still elegant.
- Example: “Guests are expected to wear semi-formal attire for the evening gala.”
- Catered: Food prepared and delivered by a professional service.
- Example: “The wedding was catered by a well-known restaurant in the city.”
- RSVP: A French abbreviation meaning “please respond,” used to confirm attendance.
- Example: “Don’t forget to RSVP for the conference by the end of the week.”
- Photo booth: A small area with a camera where people can take fun pictures.
- Example: “The party had a photo booth with silly props that everyone enjoyed.”
- Event Coordinator: A person responsible for planning and organizing events.
- Example: “The event coordinator made sure the party went smoothly from start to finish.”
Step 5: Selfie Assignment
Assignment:
You’ve received an invitation to a party. Write a short paragraph (4-6 sentences) where you summarize the event, including the date, location, dress code, and entertainment. Record a video (1-2 minutes) where you discuss whether you’d attend the event and why.