Get Married and Throw a Party
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The document discusses the concept of parties, particularly in the context of weddings and various types of social gatherings. It explains the roles of participants in a wedding party, the different meanings of 'party', and describes various types of parties such as tailgate and costume parties. Additionally, it highlights the informal use of 'party' as a verb and encourages discussion about personal experiences with parties.
Get Married and Throw a Party
- 1. GET MARRIED AND THROW A PARTY! Talk about getting married and parties
- 2. A wedding party is a group of people (not an event) If you are a guest at someone's wedding you will attend the wedding ceremony and/or the reception (which is another type of party)
- 3. THE BRIDE AND GROOM AND THEIR ATTENDANTS FORM THE WEDDING PARTY A Bride with flower girls A young boy often serves as the ring bearer (who carries the bride and groom's rings)
- 4. Groomsmen Bridesmaids A WEDDING PARTY Groom and Bride The wedding party is the group who stand beside the bride and groom during the ceremony. Bridal party and wedding party mean the same thing.
- 5. The "party" after a wedding is called a reception.
- 6. PARTY CAN MEAN GROUP • Hunting party: a group of people hunting together • Fishing party: a group of people fishing together • Skiing party: a group of people skiing together • Political party: a group with common political goals • QUIZ: A restaurant hostess asks "How many in your party?" (explain to your teacher what the hostess is asking)
- 7. PARTY CAN MEAN ONE PERSON Example: "The police were on the lookout for the guilty party." or "Oversight was provided by a neutral party." or "The information came from a third-party." Those directly involved with something are the parties involved. A third-party is someone who has second-hand information. (Second hand means indirect, from one of the original parties (participants)
- 8. PARTY LANGUAGE The picture above could be a New Year's Eve party, cocktail party, a reception, or a drinks party (British English). We don't say "drinking party." Drinking is common at parties so it is assumed. In fact, the verb "party" means to consume alcohol and/or recreational drugs.
- 9. OTHER PARTIES A tailgate party (pictured above) is a barbecue or picnic held out of the back of a vehicle (a tailgate is the hinged flap at the back of a truck)
- 10. At theme parties (like the 50's party above left) guests often wear costumes. Costume parties are popular at Halloween as well.
- 11. PITY PARTY A pity party means to feel sorry for one's self. Cryin' Lion Comics, vol.1, No.2 1944 published by Wm H. Wise
- 12. PARTY TO To be party to something means to be involved in it. The headline (right) from the Philippine Star means an envoy (a representative) from the US claims the US was not a participant in developing the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea
- 13. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR PARTIES? Demonstrate your understanding by identifying which terms refer to groups, individuals, or both and which refer to events. a wedding party a reception a third party a birthday party a pity party a party a political party a cocktail party a costume party a bridal party a hunting party a neutral party
- 14. PARTY LANGUAGE Party animal = someone who parties frequently and enthusiastically Throw a party = to have, host, or give a party
- 15. TALK ABOUT PARTIES WITH YOUR TEACHER Using the terms on the previous slides, talk about: * A wedding you've been to * Use "party" as a noun and as a verb How would you answer the question, "Do you party?" (see slide 8 again for the informal meaning of "party" as a verb). Demonstrate your understanding. Go back to slides 13 and 14 and create your own sentences.
- 16. This slide presentation was created by Michele W. Snider, teacher for SkimaTalk, Inc., and author of http://www.myvirtualenglish.com That's it! We hope you enjoyed it!