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Learning Objectives: Learners will be able to

• Identify key components of an invitation sequence in English – pre-invitation, invitation, and insistence
• Compare invitation sequences in English to that of their target language

Materials: Invitations worksheet, pre-selected phrases in the target language, example interactions

Procedure:

Observe

Using the Observe activity on the worksheet, ask learners to sort the invitation chunks into three categories. Then, have them compare their answers in groups. Debrief as a whole class to discuss any chunks that students are unsure of. Solicit a few original chunks in each category from the whole class.

Analyze

Model two sample invitation sequences with stick figures on the board. Then, have learners create an invitation dialogue in English with their phrases. Finally, give learners 3-4 phrases in each category in your target language and have them create a dialogue. Ask for a few volunteers to share the conversations.

Extend

First, ask learners to reflect on the value of each component. Then, utilizing the attached journal template, ask learners to find examples in the target language in community interactions or online.

Note: Finding interactions for students to observe can be challenging! Over the long term, learners will come across invitations if they are exposed to authentic target language interactions. In the short term, here are three different approaches to seeking out examples of invitations:

1. Shows with which you are familiar. For example, your InterCom editor can think of several memorable invitations from 1980’s movies: https://youtu.be/UUZsR3rFjEU, https://youtu.be/qBrwZTJU4Nk, https://youtu.be/xUXjfYFwgZo.
2. For some languages, you can find collections of resources searchable by function. For example, COERLL’s Língua da gente site includes “extending invitations” as a search item: http://linguadagente.coerll.utexas.edu/functions/extending-invitations/
3. Find proficient speakers of the target language and ask them to role play scenarios for you to record: an invitation to a dinner party, for coffee, and to see a movie, for example. Record the unscripted conversations so that your students can view them.