Writing the Formal Letter of Invitation (BAHAMIAN) - Part 4
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Writing the Formal Letter of Invitation (BAHAMIAN)
The Concluding Paragraph, Closing & Signature
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Letters of Invitation
A letter of invitation is a communication used to invite someone to an event or to participate in certain activities. These letters are formal in tone and follow a formal format.
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Letters of Invitation are most often used when:
inviting someone to a business function or event
inviting someone to your home to live or stay for a short period of time
providing proof that you will be responsible for someone from another country coming to stay in your home
inviting someone to an important state function
Asking someone to attend an event
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Formatting the Body
of the Business Letter
Organize your writing
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Read and Analyze the Prompt
You are organizing an online Youth Conference for your graduating class.
Write a letter to your favorite celebrity inviting them to give a presentation at the conference. In your letter include:
Details about the conference
Invite them to give a presentation and say why you are inviting them
Say what their presentation should be about.
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Paragraph Four: CONTACT INFORMATION & DEADLINES
When do you need a response by?
How should you be contacted? Do you prefer a telephone number, email address or both?
Be clear that you are awaiting a response, but BE POLITE.
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Multiple Select
Read the paragraph below and determine what is wrong with the paragraph.
Please call me at 1-242-658-0912 to confirm that you will be here.
The tone is unprofessional.
The contact information is missing.
The Principal did not write the letter.
The deadline is not stated.
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Multiple Select
Read the paragraph below and determine what is wrong with the paragraph.
I would be grateful for a confirmation from you by April 8th. Please call me at 1-242-658-0912 or email cindy.thompson@lwyoung.gmail.com. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns.
The tone is unprofessional.
The contact information is missing.
This is perfect
The deadline is not stated.
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Open Ended
Write a professional contact paragraph keeping the ORIGINAL PROMPT in mind.
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The Closing
Use an appropriate phrase to show that the letter is coming to a close. You must always use a COMMA (,) at the end of the closing.
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Appropriate closing phrases:
Kind regards,
Sincerely,
Respectfully yours,
With gratitude,
Yours sincerely,
Best,
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Multiple Select
Which of the following closing phrases is correctly written?
Sincerely
Sincerely yours,
Sincerely,
Sincerely Yours
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Multiple Select
Which of the following closing phrases is NOT appropriate for a formal letter of invitation?
(Choose all that apply)
Sincerely,
Kind regards,
Best,
With deepest sympathy
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Multiple Select
Which of the following closing phrases is best used for the FRIENDLY LETTER?
Sincerely
Sincerely yours,
Sincerely,
Sincerely Yours
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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The Signature
Simply put, the signature is your FIRST and LAST name.
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Remember:
Be professional
Do not use nicknames
Capitalize the first letter of each name
There is no need for punctuation unless it is part of your name
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Open Ended
Compose the an appropriate signature for our letter of invitation.
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Reminders for writing the Letter of Invitation
Arrange events in sequential order
Get straight to the point
Your tone should be polite and professional
No slang terms or informal language
Indent for each new paragraph
Pay attention to spelling, grammar & punctuation
Use grade level vocabulary
Writing the Formal Letter of Invitation (BAHAMIAN)
The Concluding Paragraph, Closing & Signature
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