I can write a simple invitation
that tells who, what, when, and where.
Materials
Short, sharpened pencil
Eraser
Ruled paper or a small card to write on
Tracing Pad (below)
Crayons or colored pencils
Mini-lesson — Parts of an invitation
An invitation is a kind way to ask someone
to come to something.
Most invitations answer four big questions:
Who is invited?
What is the event?
When will it happen?
Where will it be?
Many invitations also have a short closing with your name.
Example invitation:
You are invited to my birthday party. (what)
On Saturday at 3 p.m. (when)
At the big park. (where)
From, Sam (who it is from)
When you write an invitation, remember:
Use kind words like "You are invited" and "please come".
Start sentences and names with capital letters.
Use spaces between words and end with a period or exclamation mark.
Keep your invitation short and clear so the person
knows when to come and where to go.
Picture strip: "A simple invitation"
Guided Practice — Plan one invitation
Use the Tracing Pad to warm up with invitation words.
Then write your own invitation on paper.
Choose your event:
Will your invitation be for a party,
a playdate, a picnic,
or something else?
Trace invitation words:
On the Tracing Pad, choose words like
invite, party,
when, where,
or from and trace them slowly.
Plan with your voice:
Say out loud:
who you will invite,
what the event is,
when it will happen,
where it will be.
Write on paper:
On your ruled paper, write:
the invitation line (You are invited to…)
a line for when and where,
a short closing with your name.
Add a small picture:
Draw a tiny picture that matches your event
(balloon, ball, picnic basket, or smile).
Check your work:
Do your lines show who, what, when, and where?
Did you use capitals, spaces, and punctuation?
The Tracing Pad is only for warm-up.
Your finished invitation must be written on your paper.
Tracing Pad
Drag & Drop — Put the invitations in order
Each set shows three lines from a short invitation:
the invitation line, the time and place, and the closing.
Drag the lines into the best order.
On the device:
For each invitation, drag the three lines into the boxes so they are in
invitation order: invitation line first,
time and place in the middle, closing at the end.
On paper:
Choose three finished invitations and copy
all three lines on your
ruled paper in your best handwriting.
From, SamOn Saturday at 3 p.m.You are invited to my birthday party.
On Tuesday after school at my house.From, MiaYou are invited to come play with me.
From, MaxOn Sunday at the big park.You are invited to our family picnic.
You are invited to our class party.From, LeoOn Friday at 1 p.m. in Room 5.
You are invited to a fun game day.From, SaraOn Thursday at the gym.
Quick Check — Writing an invitation
Answer each question about invitations.
This is a gentle 10-question check.
What is an invitation?
What should a good invitation tell?
Which is a good way to start an invitation?
Which line tells when the event is?
Which line tells where the event is?
Which line sounds kind and polite?
What should you use capital letters for?
Why are spaces important in an invitation?
What should you do after you finish your invitation?
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