The Cask of Amontillado Irony Sorting Activity - Close Reading - Short Story

Dive into the intriguing world of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" with this irony sorting activity! It's the key to unraveling the layers of irony within the story, and it's designed to engage and educate your students. This resource isn't just about sorting; it's about fostering critical thinking, literary analysis, and a deeper appreciation for Poe's craft.

Here's what you’ll get:

✅ Teacher Guide: Your trusty companion for seamless facilitation.

✅ 16 Irony Cards: The tools your students need to dissect and classify dramatic, verbal, and situational irony in the story.

✅ Answer Document: Includes complete explanations for each irony card – ensuring clarity and understanding.

✅ Irony Review Sheet: A perfect resource to reinforce their grasp of irony, featuring examples from the text.

✅ Irony Student Worksheet: An activity that lets them dive deep into the text and apply their newfound knowledge.

✅ Digital Irony Student Worksheet: Save paper and opt for a digital experience using Google Slides!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐Wendy Q. said, ”Manipulatives in the classroom are a great way to encourage learning.  Students were highly engaged!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️April S. said, “This was a great addition to the unit.  The students used it as a warm-up to begin discussing irony more deeply. I made it into a race and set a timer which got the students to focus on the task.  Love this resource.  I can't wait to laminate it and use it with the next class.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Madison J. said, “We read The Cask of Amontillado at the beginning of the school year but this was a great review or our Irony lesson because it was a way to touch base on that story again. they remembered it and made it enjoyable for them.  Thank you!”

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