A. What is a Greeting Card?
A greeting card is a folded piece of paper or an e-card (electronic card) with a beautiful picture and a
message. We send greeting cards to other people to show our feelings, to congratulate them, or to
wish them well on special occasions.
Simple Definition: A card you give to someone to say something
nice on a special day.
B. Purpose of Greeting Cards
The main purpose of a greeting card is to communicate a feeling or celebrate an event. We use it to:
1. Congratulate someone.
2. Wish someone happiness.
3. Cheer someone up.
4. Show our care and love.
5. Invite someone to an event.
C. Kinds of Greeting Cards
There are many kinds of greeting cards. Here are the most common ones for Grade 8:
1. Birthday Card: To wish someone a happy birthday.
2. Congratulation Card: To congratulate someone on their success, like winning a contest,
getting a new job, or graduating.
3. Thank You Card: To thank someone for their help, gift, or kindness.
4. Get Well Card: To wish someone who is sick a speedy recovery.
5. Seasonal Greeting Card: To celebrate holidays, like New Year Card or Eid al-Fitr Card.
D. Structure of a Greeting Card
A greeting card usually has three main parts:
1. Receiver : The name of the person who gets the card.
o Example: Dear Sinta, For my best friend, To my beloved teacher,
2. Body : The main message. This is where you write your wish, congratulation, or thank you.
o Example: "Happy Birthday! Wish you all the best."
3. Sender : The name of the person who sends the card.
o Example: From, Love, Your friend,
Sometimes, the Receiver and Sender are not written if the message is very short and clear.
E. Example of a Greeting Card (Contoh Greeting Card)
Let's look at two common examples:
Example 1: Birthday Card
Dear Rara,
Happy 14th Birthday!
I wish you a wonderful day full of joy and laughter. May all your dreams come true. Enjoy your
special day!
Your best friend,
Salsa
Example 2: Congratulation Card
For: David
Congratulations on winning the English Speech Contest!
You did an amazing job. I am so proud of you. You are the best!
Your classmate,
Ben
F. Important Words and Phrases
Here are some useful phrases you can use in your greeting cards:
Happy Birthday!
Congratulations on your success!
Get well soon.
Thank you very much for...
Happy New Year!
We are so proud of you.
Best wishes,
With love,
Summary
Greeting Card is a card for giving wishes.
The purpose is to congratulate, thank, or wish someone well.
The structure is: Receiver → Body (Message) → Sender.
Common kinds are Birthday, Congratulation, and Thank You cards.
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the purpose of a greeting card?
a. To send a long story
b. To celebrate an occasion or express feelings
c. To write a formal business letter
d. To practice handwriting
2. Which part comes first in a greeting card?
a. Sender's name
b. Closing
c. Receiver's name
d. Body message
3. "Wishing you a speedy recovery" is used in what type of card?
a. Birthday card
b. Thank you card
c. Get well soon card
d. Congratulations card
4. What should you include in a birthday card?
a. Sad news
b. Birthday wishes and happy messages
c. Business proposals
d. Scientific facts
Exercise 2: Complete the Greeting Card
Fill in the blanks in this birthday card:
text
Dear ______,
Happy ______!
I hope you have a ______ day today.
May all your ______ come true.
Enjoy your special day!
______,
Sarah
Exercise 3: Match the Occasion with the Correct Message
Match the left column with the right column:
1. Birthday
2. Get Well Soon
3. Thank You
4. Congratulations
A. "Hope you feel better soon!"
B. "Well done on winning the competition!"
C. "Thanks for the wonderful gift!"
D. "Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!"
Exercise 4: Create Greeting Cards
Create greeting cards for these situations:
1. Your friend won a singing competition
2. Your cousin is in hospital
3. Your teacher helped you with difficult homework
4. Your best friend's birthday
Exercise 5: Identify the Card Type
Read these messages and identify what type of greeting card they belong to:
1. "Thank you for the beautiful present. I love it!"
2. "Wishing you a quick recovery. Rest well!"
3. "Happy 15th birthday! Hope your day is amazing!"
4. "Well done on graduating with honors!"
Definition of Short Message
A short message is a brief written communication used to convey information quickly and efficiently.
It's commonly used in informal situations like text messages, chats, or notes.
Characteristics of Short Messages:
1. Brief and concise
2. Uses informal language
3. Often uses abbreviations
4. Gets straight to the point
Structure of Short Messages:
Receiver/Recipient
Message content
Sender
Examples of Short Messages:
Example 1:
Hi Ana,
I can't come to school today. I have a fever. Please inform Mr. Budi.
Thanks,
Rina
Example 2:
Mom,
I'm at Sarah's house doing homework. I'll be home at 5 PM.
Don't worry.
Lisa
Example 3:
Dear Team,
Meeting postponed to 3 PM. Same room.
Sorry for the short notice.
Mr. Andi
Common Vocabulary and Abbreviations:
ASAP = As Soon As Possible
FYI = For Your Information
BTW = By The Way
Thx = Thanks
Pls = Please
OMW = On My Way
BRB = Be Right Back
NP = No Problem
Useful Phrases for Short Messages:
"Can't make it to..."
"Running late"
"See you soon"
"Call me when you're free"
"Don't forget to..."
"Let me know"
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the main characteristic of a short message?
a. Long and detailed
b. Formal and structured
c. Short and concise
d. Using complex vocabulary
2. "I'll be there in 10 mins. OMW!" What does "OMW" mean?
a. On My Way
b. Oh My Word
c. On Monday Wednesday
d. One More Week
3. Which of these is appropriate for a short message?
a. Using complete sentences with many details
b. Using abbreviations and being direct
c. Writing in formal business style
d. Including long greetings and closings
4. What should you include in a short message?
a. Only the main information
b. Long stories and explanations
c. Complex sentences
d. Formal greetings only
Exercise 2: Complete the Short Message
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
text
Hi Dad,
I ______ at the library studying with friends.
______ be home by 7 PM.
______ worry.
Love,
Sarah
Exercise 3: Identify the P arts
Read this short message and identify:
Receiver
Content
Sender
Hey Tom,
Can't meet today. Feeling sick.
Let's reschedule for tomorrow.
Sorry,
Mike