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Identify the funny man’s unusual qualities
Recognise the strange details that make the character comic and memorable.
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A Funny Man
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2
Infer the speaker’s attitude toward humour
Infer whether the speaker is amused, surprised or curious using poetic clues.
3
Understand humour and appearance words
Use context to understand words describing odd behaviour, appearance and surprise.
4
Identify exaggeration in humorous poetry
Find examples of exaggeration and explain how they create humour.
5
Recognise rhyme and sound patterns
Identify rhyming pairs and repeated sounds that make the poem playful.
6
Use phrasal verbs in simple contexts
Choose suitable phrasal verbs to complete sentences related to actions and behaviour.
7
Distinguish adverbs and prepositions
Identify whether a word shows action detail or relationship in a sentence.
8
Write a short humorous character sketch
Write a brief character sketch using funny details without confusing the reader.
9
Perform humorous lines with expression
Use timing, pauses and tone to recite or perform a humorous poem.
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