The Past and the Future

The lesson introduces students to irony and how instances of irony in the piece of literature, "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury, advances the plot. Students are exposed to examples of irony from other works of literature to assist them with irony. The summative assessment entails a written analysis of how the author incorporates instances of irony to further develop the plot.
Resource ID#: 48589 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Keywords: A Sound of Thunder, Ray Bradbury, science fiction, past, future, irony, time travel, plot development through irony
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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