You're Invited to My Party!
Hey everyone,
I'm super excited to invite you to my 11th birthday party! It's going to be an awesome celebration, and I really hope you can make it.
When: Saturday, July 15th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: My house - 123 Sunshine Lane, Happyville
What to Expect:
- Delicious birthday cake (chocolate with vanilla frosting – my favorite!)
- Fun games like tag, musical chairs, and maybe even a water balloon toss (if it's hot enough!).
- Prizes for the game winners!
- Good music and lots of laughs.
Please let my mom or dad know by July 8th if you can come, so we can get a headcount for the cake and games. You can reach them at 555-1212 or reply to this email.
I can't wait to celebrate with you all!
Your friend,
Alex
- RSVP:
- Please let us know if you can come to the party.
- Headcount:
- Counting the number of people who are coming.
- Invitation:
- A request to come to an event.
- celebration:
- A fun party or gathering held to mark a special day or event.
- delicious:
- Having a very pleasant and enjoyable taste or smell.
- reply:
- To write or speak an answer back to someone.
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“You're Invited to My Party!” is a letter / email reading passage about Birthday Party Invitation, written for Upper Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (134 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.