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Children's Perceptions of the Social Functions of Verbal Irony - A essay that talks about young children and how they perceive verbal irony. Also includes the research and data done to get to their conclusion.
Difference between Situational and Dramatic Irony - Explains the main difference between situational and dramatic irony. Also includes a section on verbal irony as well.
Frank Baum at The Literature Network - Gives background information on the author as well as a complete list of his works.
Irony at Lesson's Planet - Links to lesson plans for irony. Covers a wide range of ages and activities including one that cover California state standards.
Irony for Both Children and Adults- A essay that explains through the use of the medieval tale Reynard the Fox how irony can be used for dual audiences, in this case for both adults and children. Shows the strengths and weakness of reaching a dual audience.
Irony in Literature - Explains what irony is and the three types of irony in relation to literature.
Irony Worksheets at E-reading Worksheets - Has different worksheets and slide shows and activities to help students learn and remember the three types of irony.
Short Stories for Teaching Irony - Includes many different ways to teach irony in short stories in a classroom while at the same time covering the ELA Common Core Standards.
Wizard of Oz at Web English Teacher - A list of links to lesson plans and teaching ideas for the Wizard of Oz.
Wizard of Oz Lesson Plans - A huge list of different ways to incorporate the Wizard of Oz text into mathematics, technology, science, geography, history, art, music, and science lesson plans.
Difference between Situational and Dramatic Irony - Explains the main difference between situational and dramatic irony. Also includes a section on verbal irony as well.
Frank Baum at The Literature Network - Gives background information on the author as well as a complete list of his works.
Irony at Lesson's Planet - Links to lesson plans for irony. Covers a wide range of ages and activities including one that cover California state standards.
Irony for Both Children and Adults- A essay that explains through the use of the medieval tale Reynard the Fox how irony can be used for dual audiences, in this case for both adults and children. Shows the strengths and weakness of reaching a dual audience.
Irony in Literature - Explains what irony is and the three types of irony in relation to literature.
Irony Worksheets at E-reading Worksheets - Has different worksheets and slide shows and activities to help students learn and remember the three types of irony.
Short Stories for Teaching Irony - Includes many different ways to teach irony in short stories in a classroom while at the same time covering the ELA Common Core Standards.
Wizard of Oz at Web English Teacher - A list of links to lesson plans and teaching ideas for the Wizard of Oz.
Wizard of Oz Lesson Plans - A huge list of different ways to incorporate the Wizard of Oz text into mathematics, technology, science, geography, history, art, music, and science lesson plans.
Information in Print
Keywords for Children's Literature by Philip Nel
The Big Book of Irony by Jon Winokur
Telling Children's Stories: Narrative Theory and Children's Literature by Michael Cadden
The Point of Words: Children's Understanding of Metaphor and Irony by Ellen Winner
Understanding Children's Literature by Peter Hunt
The Big Book of Irony by Jon Winokur
Telling Children's Stories: Narrative Theory and Children's Literature by Michael Cadden
The Point of Words: Children's Understanding of Metaphor and Irony by Ellen Winner
Understanding Children's Literature by Peter Hunt