A letter of invitation is sent in order to invite others to a specific occasion and includes information about the host, the location of the event, date and time of the occasion and dress desired at the party. The invitation should also include details about the occasion.
- A touch of creativity is needed to make the occasion seem special and worth attending.
- Your artistic and computer skills will now come into play.
- Clear, concise information is required.
- When - date and time
- Where - address
- Dress - formal, semi-formal, casual or fancy dress
- Reply date (RSVP)
- Contact details - telephone, cell phone, fax and e-mail
Diary Extract
A diary is a personal record of your experiences, thoughts and emotions.
- A diary may be given a specific name as e.g. 'Kitty' in The Diary of Anne Frank.
- Write the day and date at the top of the entry.
- Write in the first person (I, me, my, mine).
- Write in the present tense in order to capture the moment.
- Write in the past tense to relate events that have already happened.
- Short paragraphs with simple sentences are often effective.
- Emotive language is often used to express opinions and feelings.
- Depending on the nature of the diary, informal/ colloquial language may be used.
- Discriminate use of direct questions and expressions of aspirations/intentions are often powerful.
- Occasional use of punctuation adds conviction e.g. question marks and exclamation marks - overuse kills!
- You may wish to use diagrams, sketches and cartoons to add a personal touch and visual appeal.
Minutes
Minutes are formal, precise and concise records of Meetings.
- Their purpose is to ensure that the Meeting is Correctively documented and that there is no discrepancy as to who attended, what was discussed and what was decided.
The Format:
- The opening sentence includes the date, time and place of the Meeting.
- The following numbered headings are written against the left-hand margin:
1.Members Present
2. Apologies (from those who could not attend)
3. Minutes of the previous Meeting
4. Matters arising from the Agenda
5. General
6. Date of the next Meeting
**7. The time that the Meeting was terminated
Sources: EBH Joubert: English Grammar
https://www.reference.com/education/letter-invitation-2cbf393724cb45d4
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/invitation
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