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Irony

Irony. Listen to “Ironic” By Alanis Morissette. What is Irony?. Irony is about expectations . Irony: the opposite of what is expected . 3 kinds of irony Verbal Dramatic Situational. Verbal Irony. A character says one thing but means the opposite

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Irony

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  1. Irony Listen to “Ironic” By Alanis Morissette

  2. What is Irony? Ironyis aboutexpectations. Irony: the opposite of what is expected. 3 kinds of irony Verbal Dramatic Situational

  3. Verbal Irony A character says one thing but means the opposite Also calledsarcasmor beingsarcastic. Example: Awesome! Another homework packet!

  4. Dramatic Irony When the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character. You know a secret that a character doesn’t. Example: Tim’s parents are proud of the “A” he got on the test, but we know he cheated.

  5. Situational Irony When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected. Something about the situation is completely unexpected. Example: Bill Gates uses an Apple computer.

  6. Review Something that is ironic is unexpected. If unexpected by a character, it’s dramatic. If unexpected by everyone, it’s situational. If it’s sarcasm, it’s verbal.

  7. 6:00 Buddy Activity:(5 min) • Analyze the song lyrics you were given earlier to find examples of irony. • Share with the class.

  8. Irony Literary TermsPg. 1019 (10 min)Study for Test !! Situational Irony Verbal Irony Dramatic Irony Surprise ending (pg. 286) Theme Personification Idiom Ambiguity Oxymoron Diction Allusion Simile Mood Simile

  9. Exit Slip- • Without looking at your notes list the three types of irony • Define each

  10. Irony Detectives Group Activity (25 min) Directions: Read the following crime related ironic passages. Using the irony detectives answer sheet, distinguish which type of irony is used in each passage based on clues that you find, then make your case.

  11. Interactive Notebook Quickwrite(5 min) LEFT SIDE “If you could save one item (not a person) from a disaster—a fire, a flood, an earthquake—what would it be? In a few sentences, describe your most cherished possession, and tell why you treasure it. Was it a gift? If so, how does that make it especially important to you?”

  12. T: “The Gift of the Magi” A: O. Henry G: short story pages 286-292

  13. Meet the Author(5 min)LEFT SIDE Read the info. on pg. 293 List 3-5 interesting details you learned about O. Henry.

  14. Vocabulary(page 286)(15 min)LEFT SIDE Instigates: gives rise to Agile: moving with ease Depreciate: lower the value of Cascade: waterfall Ransacking: searching thoroughly Discreet: especially being silent or careful Scrutiny: close inspection Nimble: quickly moving Coveted: longed-for Singed: lightly burned Answer in complete sentences 1-10 on page 296

  15. Reading and Predicting Read the work and make predictions during your reading on what will happen later in the story. To make a prediction: Look for clues in the story that suggest what might happen next. Make a prediction based on what you know from your own experiences.

  16. Things to think about as you read • Identify and describe each character: Della- Jim- • How does Della manage money? • What gifts do they buy each other? • What is ironic about the gifts they each buy? • How do they react to the gifts • What is the theme of this story?

  17. Homework: Bring in information about “the wise men” which are referred to in “The Gift of the Magi.” What three gifts were brought to the newborn king? Make sure you cite where you found your information. (Book of the Bible, chapter, and verse)

  18. Irony MapFill in the Irony Map below to understand how the story’s events create situational irony. Then, explain what the irony shows us about the characters. (10 min) LEFT SIDE

  19. Some things I want to go over...... • Magi • Furnished flat • King Solomon/Queen of Sheba • Significance of Della cutting her hair • Madame Sofronie • Coney Island Chorus Girls • Narrator diverting attention when Jim comes home • Last paragraph

  20. 9:00 Buddy Activity(15 min) • Write a complete summary of the story using at least 7 of the vocabulary terms correctly. • Proofread your summary for mistakes in grammar and spelling before turning it in.

  21. Group Activity(15 min) • Complete the handout on the use of literary terms in the story. • Each group will be asked to identify at least one and explain how it is an example of the literary term and why the author used it. Be sure you can explain them all!! • Everyone in the group should complete this in PENCIL in case you make mistakes and need to correct them.

  22. Theme – What does it all mean? • Della and Jim were willing to give up the thing that each held most dear for the sake of the person they loved most. • What does that tell you about the love they shared? • What does their story tell us about the importance of love and sacrifice? • What lesson could you learn from them that you could apply in your own life? • In light of these thoughts, would you consider them to be “Magi”? • Summarize these thoughts into 1-3 sentences of 25 words or less. Fill it in on your study guide.

  23. Exit Slip- • On a post-it, define and give an original example of a new literary term we worked with today. Make sure your statements are in complete sentences and have your name, date, and class period. • Complete the rest of your “Gift of the Magi” Study Guide.

  24. Study for Test!! Study all literary terms and notes.

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