Writing Formal and Informal Invitation Primary 5 (Basic 5) Second Term Week 8 English Studies 

WRITING FORMAL AND INFORMAL INVITATION PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) SECOND TERM WEEK 8 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 8

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – WRITING FORMAL AND INFORMAL INVITATION 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Formal and Informal Invitation

3. Writing Formal and Informal Invitation

4. Class Exercise

5. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what an invitation is.

2. Differentiate between formal and informal invitations.

3. Identify occasions for invitations.

4. Write formal and informal invitation letters correctly.

5. Use polite expressions in writing invitations.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils already know how to write simple letters. This lesson helps them invite people properly using formal and informal styles.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Sample invitation cards

2. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

3. English textbook

4. Charts showing formal and informal letters

5. Pupils’ notebooks

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

An invitation is a message or letter used to ask someone to attend an event or occasion.

We invite people when we want them to come to:

• parties

• ceremonies

• meetings

• school events

• special celebrations

There are two main types of invitation:

1. FORMAL INVITATION

A formal invitation is written for official or serious occasions.

Examples of Occasions:

• School prize giving day

• Graduation ceremony

• Meetings

• Official school events

Features of Invitation:

• Polite and respectful language

• No short forms (e.g. I am instead of I’m)

• Proper letter format

2. INFORMAL INVITATION

An informal invitation is written to friends and family for social or personal events.

Examples of Occasions:

• Birthday party

• Wedding ceremony

• Visiting a friend

• Casual gatherings

Features of Invitation:

• Friendly language

• Short forms can be used

• Casual tone

IMPORTANCE OF THE LESSON

This lesson helps pupils to:

• know how to invite people correctly.

• use polite language in writing.

• write both formal and informal letters.

• communicate effectively in social situations

Pupils should understand that formal invitations are used for official events, while informal invitations are used for friendly and personal occasions.

SIMPLE FORMAL INVITATION

Treasure International School,

VGC, Lagos.

7th June, 2021.

Dear Sir/Ma,

INVITATION TO SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING DAY

We are pleased to invite you to our School Prize Giving Day holding on Friday, 25th June, 2026 at the school hall by 10:00 a.m.

We would be honoured by your presence.

Yours faithfully,

School Principal

SIMPLE INFORMAL INVITATION

12, Tinubu Avenue,

Ikeja, Lagos.

28th February, 2012.

Dear Tunde,

INVITATION TO MY BIRTHDAY PARTY

I am happy to invite you to my birthday party coming up on Saturday, 27th March, 2012 at my house by 2:00 p.m.

I hope you will come to celebrate with me. It will be fun.

Your friend,

AyanfeOluwa

CLASS EXERCISE/HOMEWORK

A. Answer the Questions

1. What is an invitation?

2. Mention two types of invitation.

3. Give two examples of formal occasions.

4. Give two examples of informal occasions.

5. State one difference between formal and informal invitation.

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. A formal invitation is used for _______ occasions.

7. An informal invitation is used for _______ occasions.

8. We use polite language in _______ invitation.

9. A birthday party is an example of _______ invitation.

10. A school prize giving day is an example of _______ invitation.

C. Writing Activity

11. Write a formal invitation to your head teacher for a school event.

12. Write an informal invitation to your friend for your birthday party.

13. Write a formal invitation to a guest speaker for a school programme.

14. Write an informal invitation to your cousin for a visit.

15. Write a short invitation to your parents for your school celebration.

ANSWERS

1. An invitation is a message or letter used to ask someone to attend an event.

2. Formal invitation and informal invitation.

3. Graduation ceremony, school prize giving day (any two).

4. Birthday party, visiting a friend (any two).

5. Formal invitation is for official events while informal is for friendly events.

6. official

7. personal

8. formal

9. informal

10. formal

Answers will vary but should include correct format:

• Address

• Date

• Salutation

• Body of invitation

• Closing

• Name of writer

SUMMARY

Pupils learned that invitation letters are used to invite people to events and can be formal or informal depending on the occasion.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils:

• Have you ever invited someone to a party or event?

• How did you invite the person?

• What words did you use?

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and share experiences.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of invitation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and repeat the meaning.

3. The teacher introduces the two types of invitation:

• Formal invitation

• Informal invitation

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils repeat the types.

4. The teacher explains formal invitation and gives examples.

Examples:

• School prize giving day

• Meetings

• Graduation ceremonies

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and give more examples.

5. The teacher explains informal invitation and gives examples.

Examples:

• Birthday party

• Wedding ceremony

• Friendly visit

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and mention other occasions.

6. The teacher shows a sample formal invitation and reads it aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen carefully.

7. The teacher shows a sample informal invitation and reads it aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read along with the teacher.

8. The teacher identifies the features of both formal and informal invitations on the board.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils copy and identify the features.

9. The teacher guides pupils to write their own invitation letters.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write in their notebooks.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising the meaning and types of invitation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate in  the summary and answer questions.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is an invitation?

2. Mention two types of invitation.

3. Give two examples of formal occasions.

4. Give two examples of informal occasions.

5. Write one sentence inviting a friend to a party.