Original PromptCreate an an independent 'you do' task for the support group based on this mainstream activity for core learners ( from savvas) : A Work in Progress
Aimee Mullins
Humorous writing has two basic functions. The first function is to amuse and entertain. The second function goes beyond amusement, because humorous writing often also has a serious purpose. Since humor is usually based on some kind of insight or truth, humorous writing is a good way to communicate a difficult point. Some literary techn...
This resource focuses on helping students analyze an author's purpose through the lens of humor. It teaches key concepts such as hyperbole, incongruity, and comic diction—essential literary devices used to create humorous effects. Students will learn to identify these techniques in various passages, understand their implications, and explore how they contribute to the overall meaning of the text. The document includes definitions and examples of each device, analysis exercises with sentence starters, and a creative challenge for students to apply their understanding by crafting their own humorous sentences.