I5 Lesson Plan Day 19 (Week 7)

Teacher/s: Emily Jones

Level: __I5__
Date/Time: 3/31/2014 ; 10am-12pm

Goal: Learn about different theories of humor

Objectives (SWBAT):
Students Will Be Able To
1. Improve listening skills and vocabulary by watching a stand up comic
2. Break apart and analyze a joke after watching stand up comic video and three different
examples of jokes
3. Discuss various theories of humor by reading about them and labeling 3 jokes


Aim/Skill/Microskill Activity/Procedure/Stage Interac
tion
Time

Preview:
Warm up
/homework
review
Today were
going to talk
about stand up
comedy and other
theories of humor!
First, were going
to watch a stand
up comic
Warm up:
Go over homework (checked)

Go over ENGLISH LOGShow much have you been practicing??



Review: What types of jokes have we talked about???
1) Puns (elicit examples)
2) Riddles (elicit examples)
3) Slapstick (physical comedyi.e. Niles/the 3 stooges)




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Activity 1: Listen
to a stand up
comedian














1.1 Pre-Stage:
Preview vocab:
What is a stand up comedian? Do you know any examples? Are
they funny? What do they normally do?

Look at the vocabulary on the paperdo any of you know these
words?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtk5Ej-xLsM#t=532

1.2. During Stage:
Listen to the first part (STOP 2:35)
Help students fill out the form
1. Who are the main characters of the joke? What roles do they
play?
Gabrieldriver/comedian


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Transition to
Activity 2: Now
that weve talked
about a few styles
of humor, lets
read more about
them.
Armandochubby guy
Martinlikes hoochie girls
Felipepothead
Hoochies in car behind
Police officer

2. What is the plan to get out of the ticket? (STOP 3:35)

3. What things do they do that make the cop laugh? &
4. Why doesnt Gabriel get a ticket? (STOP 6:39)
5. What does the police officer say was funnier than this traffic
stop? (STOP 7:16)
--WHY IS THAT FUNNIER??
6. What is the final punchline?

Listen to the joke one more time after discussion; see if its funnier
the second time!

1.3 Post-Stage:
Discussiondid you think this guy is funny? What things did he do
that were funny? (i.e. sounds, facial expressions, etc.)? Do you think
this type of humor is funny? Why or why not? In the end



















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Activity 2:
Theories of
humor








Transition to Wrap
up: Lets talk
about your
favorite
TV/movie!

3.1 Pre-Stage:
Break students into 4 groups and have them talk about the
different styles of humor on pg. 72
T walks around and makes sure the students understand the
different humor types

3.2. During Stage:
Teacher gives students three different jokes and has SS put them in
different categories (teams that finish first give another set of jokes)
SS must read and negotiate the different jokes

3.3 Post-Stage:
Give students three different jokes and have SS put them in
different categories (teams that finish first give another set of jokes)
Decide as a class which jokes go where and have students explain
why! Which jokes do they think are funniest?




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Materials:
Exit tickets
Activity 2 jokes for students to place

Anticipated Problems & Suggested Solutions:
SET TIME LIMITS!

If the students have a hard time listening to the comedian, watch it a few more times or assign it
as homework; tell them they dont have to understand everything, just try to catch the gist of the
story.

Contingency Plans (what you will do if you finish early, etc.):
If we finish early, I will have students look at the Onion article ahead of time in groups

Post-Lesson Reflections:

I thought it was good to review past types of humorit really helped the different types stick
with them!

Although I still like the idea of having students watch a stand-up comic, I would pick a
different/shorter clip for next time. I think the handout I had contained too many vocabulary
words, which confused them (because the clip was too long and had a lot of vocabulary). There
were other clips this comedian had online that could have been cut that probably would have
been better for the students confidence.

For the second activity I probably should have given the students two jokes to share with their
classmates as an example of a humor style as opposed to having them categorize 6 different
jokes, as I think it confused them.

Overall, the class seemed relatively engaged, especially when given the jokes and an
opportunity to share their interpretation of the meanings. Teaching humor is hard, but
enjoyable!

Wrap-up


Lesson Evaluation Procedures:
Exit ticket
1) Two things I learned in class
2) One thing Im still confused about

Homework:
Read this article and underline any words you dont understand
what kind of humor is this? Is it funny?
http://www.theonion.com/articles/g7-unable-to-get-deposit-
back-on-shipment-of-g8-su,35628/



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