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"Us and Them"

Author: Kellee Peterson

I CAN

identify different types of irony in a work of literature.
see that irony can create humorous voice in a selection.

What to View

Day 1 - Watch the "Us and Them" video, the irony videos and examine the cartoon. Watch the link if you're not 100% certain that you understand the different types of irony. Take the Sophia quiz on the right side of the tutorial.

Day 2 - Watch the Compound Sentences, the Complex Sentences, and the Ted Ed videos.

Source: Kellee Knutson

"Us and Them" - irony

Cartoon - Situational Irony

Source: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L9cYtfig4Z4/SvEB2ZFxjuI/AAAAAAAACzA/f0Y1rVuxUoA/s400/irony.gif

Video Clip - Verbal Irony

Source: Christopher Warner

Video Clip - Situational Irony

Source: Christopher Warner

Video Clip - Dramatic Irony

about.com explains irony in a short video tutorial.

http://video.about.com/grammar/What-Is-Irony-.htm

Source: http://video.about.com/grammar/What-Is-Irony-.htm

Compound Sentences

Complex Sentences

Ted Ed - Using the Comma

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHnl1O3NGJk