Literature: Irony
What is irony? Students can learn about the different types of irony using these web sites. Teachers can explore lesson plans on irony. Included are eThemes on literature themes and reading in the content area.
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FactMonster: Irony
Students can read this encyclopedia entry on irony. Click on "Sinking of the Sultana" for a story with ironic overtones. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Term: Irony
Read this definition and example of irony. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Satirical Photographs by Will Connell
What is physical irony? These photographs in the "Gallery" are examples of physical irony. NOTE: Teachers may want to select the photographs for students to use.
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The Anatomy of Sarcasm
Read this article "The Anatomy of Sarcasm: Researchers Reveal how the Brain Handles this Complex Communication." Find out why autistic children have trouble interpreting irony.
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Guardian Unlimited
Did September 11 spell the end of irony? Read this article on "The Final Irony." NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Dictionary of the History of Ideas
Students can read about the complex history of "irony."
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The Foreshadowing of "The Lottery"
Students in grade six through eight will use a short story to identify theme and irony in this lesson plan. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Find "Lesson 14: Isn't Life Ironic!" This lesson plan is for high school students.
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How Ironic!
This lesson plan is for grades nine through twelve.
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Analyzing the Purpose and Meaning of Political Cartoons
Students in high school learn how to analyze political cartoons.
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From Courage to Freedom
High school students reading Frederick Douglass's narrative of his life learn to recognize irony in this lesson plan.
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Lesson Plan: Writing about Irony
This lesson plan using "Julius Caesar" is for grades nine through twelve.
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eThemes Resource: Literature Themes: Survival
These sites are about survival during natural disasters and in other dangerous situations. Find out which books for teenagers deal with a survival theme.
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eThemes Resource: Teaching Tips: Reading in the Content Areas
Explore different reading strategies by visiting these websites. The websites are for students and teachers and explain how students can improve their reading skills. Some websites have tips for teachers on teaching different reading strategies.
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