By the end of class, students will examine literary devices (irony and inferencing) in short fiction in order to improve literal and interpretive reading comprehension skills and make real world connections
1. WHAT IS THE IRONY IN THE TITLE OF THIS STORY?
2. From what we know of Mary's character, was it SITUATIONAL IRONY that she hit Patrick over the head with the leg of lamb? Or did you expect that? Why?
Direct Instruction
Inferencing ppt
Guided -read conclusion of LTTS / add character traits to Mary as we read.
Independent
1. Identify two examples of situational irony in LTTS.
2. Identify two examples of dramatic irony in LTTS.
3. What would you have done if you were Mary? Were her actions justified? Explain.
Inferencing handout.
Check for understanding
review irony and individual checks during inferencing
Closure
Discuss point of view and the importance of point of view in LTTS for tomorrow.
Exit Pass
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