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Irony Worksheets
Irony is about expectations and opposites. I teach students that there are three types of irony. Verbal irony is when a character or person says one thing but means the complete opposite. This is more commonly known as sarcasm. Dramatic irony is when a character believes something and the opposite is true. The audience knows that the character is working under false beliefs. This can lead to hilarious or tragic situations. Situational irony is when the complete opposite of what is expected occurs. When most people think of irony, they are thinking of situational irony.
Of all the concepts with which my students struggle, irony may be the most challenging. These resources have been useful in my attempts, I hope that you may too find some use for these.
Irony Lesson 1
Here is a great worksheet to help students practice or review irony. They will read examples of irony and determine which of the three types of irony is used (verbal, situational, or dramatic). Then they will explain their answers. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 5-9.
Irony Worksheet 1
Here is a great worksheet to help students practice or review irony. They will read examples of irony and determine which of the three types of irony is used (verbal, situational, or dramatic). Then they will explain their answers. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 5-9.
Irony Worksheet 2
This worksheet has five more examples of irony. Students read each examples and determine whether they are instances of verbal, situational, or dramatic irony and then explain their answers. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 4-8.
Irony Worksheet 3
This worksheet has six more practice problems. Students read the passage, determine whether it is using situational, dramatic, or verbal irony. They then explain their answers. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 4-8.
Irony Worksheet 4
Students need lots of practice to accurately identify irony. Give them some more practice with this irony worksheet. It is double-sided and has five problems. Students read the passages, determine how it is ironic, and explain the irony. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 4-8.
Irony Worksheet 5
Do you need more irony practice? You're in luck! Here's another six problems to keep your irony skills sharp. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 4-8.
Irony Detectives Activity
Here's a fun irony activity. Students read the crime related passages, which have something ironic in each. Based on the clues in the passages, students will determine which type of irony is used (verbal, situational, or dramatic). Then they will make their cases by explaining their answers. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 4-8.
I hope that these irony worksheets and activities will help you or your students master irony. Irony is a tricky skill and it's really great to get some extra practice with it.
When it comes to dramatic irony, the audience knows more than the character. This can be funny or tragic.
Irony
Common Core State Standards
Irony Anchor Standards
R.6 - Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.RL.8.6 - Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
RL.11-12.6 - Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).
Click to VIEW Grade Level Standards for R.6
L.5 - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.6.5 - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.7.5 - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.8.5a - Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
L.9-10.5a - Interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in the text.
L.11-12.5a - Interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in the text.
L.6.5 - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.7.5 - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.8.5a - Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
L.9-10.5a - Interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in the text.
L.11-12.5a - Interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in the text.
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