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Which subject	English
What topic	irony and sarcasm
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Irony and Sarcasm

Subject

English

Topic

Irony and Sarcasm

Grade/Age Group

Grade 7

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• Understand the definitions of irony and sarcasm.
• Identify examples of irony and sarcasm in various texts.
• Differentiate between irony, sarcasm, and other forms of speech.
• Create original examples of irony and sarcasm.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with definitions and examples
• Short texts or excerpts that contain irony and sarcasm
• Worksheets for students to create their examples
• Projector (optional for displaying examples)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Irony and Sarcasm	5	Briefly introduce the lesson topic and objectives. Discuss everyday situations where irony and sarcasm may occur.
2	Definitions and Examples	10	Provide handouts with definitions of irony and sarcasm. Go through examples together, highlighting the differences.
3	Group Activity	8	Divide students into small groups. Give them short texts to identify examples of irony and sarcasm. Each group shares one example with the class.
4	Individual Worksheet	5	Distribute worksheets for students to create their own examples of irony and sarcasm based on concepts discussed.
5	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	2	Recap the key points of irony and sarcasm. Assign homework: find an example from media (TV show, book, etc.) and write a short paragraph explaining it. Remind students to bring it for next class without sharing it in front of others.

Assessment

• Monitor group activity for understanding of concepts.
• Collect and review worksheets for comprehension of irony and sarcasm.
• Homework assignment will be reviewed to ensure students can apply learned concepts.

Homework

• Find an example of irony or sarcasm from a media source (TV show, book, etc.) and write a short paragraph explaining the context and why it is an example of irony or sarcasm.

Standards

The lesson aligns with the National English Language Arts Standards, specifically in regards to understanding language nuances, using language effectively, and developing comprehension skills.

Lesson script