Get ready to bring energy, laughter, and critical thinking into your high school (or middle school) English program with this comprehensive Humour Unit! (130+ pages)
 
While much of high school English explores heavier themes and difficult stories, this unit offers students a refreshing opportunity to build strong literary analysis and writing skills through humour and lighthearted storytelling.
 
Students will:
 
😂 Explore a wide variety of material: short stories, poetry, satire news, anecdotes, stand up comedy, sketch comedy, television cold opens, physical humour, a full length play, etc. 
 
😂 Deepen understanding of literary and humour devices, recognize them in text and analyze pieces.
 
😂 Have ample opportunities to write various types of pieces in the humour genre and hone humour techniques. 
 
😂 Study a variety of writers and performers such as Dave Barry, Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, Nate Bargatze, John Mulaney, Mindy Kaling, Tracy Ullman, James Acaster and more. 
 
You can expect:
 
☑️ Lessons that students can do independently.
 
☑️ Links to all material such as articles, short stories, videos, etc. They are all free and easily accessible. You will need internet access though. 
 
☑️ Engaging graphics and design (ngl friends - this design is one of my favourites I’ve done lol). 
 
☑️ A wide range of activities to engage the content through. 
 
☑️  The entire “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde play lesson pack is included in the unit. (You can also purchase this separately).
 
If you’d like to see a full course breakdown see the course breakdown pages in the photos. 
 
Pages: 130+
Age Range: 13-18 (11-12 with some supports)
Timeline: 9-12 weeks
 
Digital PDF - links sent at purchase
No refunds
 
NOTE: The Importance of Being Earnest Lesson Pack is included in this unit. No refunds are given if that pack is purchased before this unit in a separate order. Please read listings carefully.