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Unit 8 Invitation Lesson 1 Are you free this afternoon? I.Teaching Objectives In this section you will learn: 1.How to write a message using the proper format and language style 2.To be familiar with the words and expressions often applied in a message II Teaching Tips When you leave a message, you should: 1. Make sure your message includes the date, salutation, body, and signature. Complimentary close is not always necessary 2.State your point clearly, briefly and concisely 3. Use simple sentence patterns and informal words III Teaching Procedure Step1 Warm up Step2 Presentation Step3 Practice Step4 Mini-Projects Step1 Warm up A?message?in its most general meaning is an?object?of?communication, which provides information for others. As the main branch of notes, messages are left for somebody to do something or for something to be done. Compared with letters or emails, messages are written in a more simple and casual way. Step2 Presentation We often need to write messages for various purposes. Messages are frequently used between family members, relatives, friends and acquaintances. Therefore, they are simpler in form and more informal in language. You are supposed to tell clearly what you expect others to know or to do. Clarity and conciseness are very important qualities for messages. Before moving on, answer the following questions to make sure that you know about writing messages: 1. How is writing a message different from writing a letter? 2.What information should be included in a message? Questions for discussion: Messages are written for various purposes. What is the writer’s intention in writing this message? ____________________________________________________________ What information is necessary to include in such a message? ____________________________________________________________ What is the possible relationship between Jason and John? Why? ____________________________________________________________ Case1 Questions for discussion: 1, L