Tuesday-Wednesday,+November+9-10

Bell Ringer (10 min)

 * Define the different types of irony on your graphic organizer using Dictionary.com
 * Look at the following pictures.




 * What do you find ironic about the pictures? Which type of irony would the pictures fall under?

Read Aloud/Choral Reading (20 min)

 * Clarify the meaning of 3 types of irony.
 * Read the Roald Dahl short story Lamb to the Slaughter.

Mini Lesson (30 min)
**Pacing Guide Objective:** R.10.10.25—//Students will analyze the use of irony in a text.// media type="custom" key="7463405"
 * Brainstorm possible themes of the story.
 * Model graphic organizer showing how irony points to the theme of the story.
 * Small group practice!! Complete the graphic organizer for a different theme.

Quick Assessment (10 min)

 * Look at the song Ironicby Alanis Morissette. Choose 2 examples of irony from the song, how does the author use irony to illustrate a theme? (What is the central idea/theme of the song? How does the author use irony to show the central idea? Identify 2 examples of irony to support your explanation.)

Independent Reading or Writing/Lit Circles (25 min)

 * Read independently in your novels. In your journal today, write a GOOD lot #7 using verbal irony when speaking to your character. Remember to be sarcastic (example: "Oh that's a good idea. Run up the stairs so the killer can catch you and kill you faster! Real smart!") Include text detail as well!

Share (5 min)

 * Share a few of your ironic statements to your character with the class.

Homework

 * Study the different literary terms we have discussed as part of our unit on short stories (parts of plot, protagonist, antagonist, theme, setting, point of view, types of point of view, irony, types of irony, simile, metaphor, etc.) We will have a review game next time and a test after that.
 * Be reading and journaling! Remember to include title, date, LOT #, text detail, and commentary in every journal entry!