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- Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
- The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
- The Dinner Party by Mona Gardner
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Scholars read three texts and analyze the dialogue of the characters to find examples of humor and irony that contribute to their characterization. They then walk through the writing process to create a final essay.
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Instructional Ideas
- Set up reader's theater for a few short stories
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- Designed as an intervention
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Pros
- Assigns a time to each part of the lesson
- Suggests extension activities
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