Funny Bones: Exploring Different Kinds of Humor
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words to talk about what makes things funny.
- Talk about funny things you’ve seen or heard.
- Read a story about funny things happening in one day.
- Listen to a comedian tell jokes.
- Write about why humor is important.
Key Words:
- Humor/Funny: Things that make you laugh or smile.
- Joke: A short story or sentence that is meant to be funny.
- Slapstick: Funny actions or accidents, like someone slipping on a banana peel.
- Pun: A joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings.
- Satire: Using humor to make fun of something serious, like politics.
Let’s Talk About It!
- What makes you laugh? (Silly jokes, funny movies, your friends?)
- Can you tell a joke in English?
- Have you ever seen a funny TV show or movie in English? What was it?
Let’s Read!
It was one of those days for Anna. Her alarm didn’t go off, she spilled coffee on her shirt, and her shoe broke on the way to work. At lunch, she accidentally ordered a “hot dog” instead of a “hot pot” and got a sausage in a bun! But Anna could only laugh. Sometimes, life is just funny!
Questions about the Story:
- What are some of the funny things that happened to Anna?
- Why do you think she laughed even though the day was bad?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short clip of a comedian telling jokes. Focus on the words the comedian uses and how they use their voice and body language.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a comedian. Tell a funny joke or story to your partner. Try to use different kinds of humor (like slapstick or a pun).
Homework:
Write a short paragraph about why you think humor is important in our lives. Does it make us happier? Healthier? Does it help us connect with others?
Extra Fun:
If you can, find a funny meme or comic online in English. Share it with the class and explain why you think it’s funny.
