The Necklace: Irony Lesson

Miss Lyons Eng 7 The Necklace: Irony Objectives. In this lesson students will 1. Learn the three types of irony in literature 2. Identify examples of irony from other stories or movies they’ve seen or heard 3. Complete a chart explaining different types of irony 4. Listen to Alanis Morissette’s song “Ironic” 5. Identify examples of irony in the song Understandings. At the end of this lesson students will be able to 1. Identify examples of irony 2. Describe and define three types of irony in literature Assessment. Irony type chart Discussion contribution Instructional Approach. 1. Journal 5 minutes 2. Overhead lecture on types of irony 5 minutes 3. Handout on irony 7 minutes 4. Listen to Alanis song 5 minutes 5. Identify irony in the song 5 minutes 6. Complete irony chart 5 minutes 7. Begin reading The Necklace Remainder of class Skills to be emphasized. 1. Listening skills 2. Auditory learning 3. Reading comprehension Materials. Copy of Alanis Morissette song Copy of irony chart Types of irony handout Copy of song lyrics Sponge Activity. Begin reading The Necklace