Subject: English 12

Lesson: Irony in Autodale “Children’s Toys” 

Learning Outcome: Identifying and comprehending figurative language in a visual text.

Supplies: Fill in the blank worksheet, Video “Autodale: Children’s Toys”

Time frame: One class period

Delivery: Facilitator will need to introduce the types of irony and the definitions of each from the worksheet provided.  Students should be encouraged to ask questions.  View the video two or three times: first to watch, second to begin note-taking, third (if needed) to complete understanding.  Learner questions should be answered after each viewing.

WorkSheet

Irony in Autodale “Children’s Toys”

Irony is a literary device where the chosen words are intentionally used to indicate a meaning other than the literal one. Irony is often mistaken for sarcasm, the difference being that irony is spoken without malice. 

The 3 Types of Irony: Dramatic, Verbal,  & Situational 

Dramatic Irony definition:

When the audience knows something the character doesn’t know. 

 Example: 
Verbal Irony definition:

When a person says the opposite of what is expected of them to say. 

 Example: 
Situational Irony definition:

When the opposite of what is expected happens. 

 Example: 

 

Autodale: Children’s Toys 

  1. What is the real message of the “Toys” PSA?
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This lesson is part of a larger unit plan that focuses on representations of utopia and dystopia while honing in on specific figurative language.  I like using these videos as they are short enough to be engaging but also long enough to present the genre and language.  The visuals are simplistic but get the idea across without being superfluous.  Students, so far, seem to enjoy to this unit as it is a break from longer form texts.