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Unit 4 Humour
Writing Workshop A Funny Story
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Get ready for writing
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Read for writing
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Structure and language
Compose your writing
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Get ready for writing
I
Brainstorm
Pair Work You are going to write a funny story. What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you Use the structure below to help you tell your story.
When it took place
Where it took place
Who was involved
What happened
Why it is funny
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Read for writing
Read for writing
Read the story. Answer the questions. (Ex2)
1. When and where did the story take place
2. What happened to the main characters in the story
3. Why is the story funny
Read for writing
1. When and where did the story take place
when: a snowy day, last winter
where: Heathrow Airport
Read for writing
2. What happened to the main characters in the story
Passengers were waiting at the airport because their flight was cancelled. An angry man asked the agent for priority impolitely but was rejected at last.
Read for writing
3. Why is the story funny
Punchline:
“Do you know who I am ”
“We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS.”
A punchline is the part that makes people laugh.
It is often unexpected, silly, or a play on words.
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Structure and language
Structure and the language
Structure Details
Setting heavy snow; long delays at an airport
Characters
An unfortunate agent was dealing with all the passengers.
An angry man pushed his way to the front and asked for a first class seat.
Structure and the language
Structure Details
Plot
Punchline
An angry man yelled at the agent “DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM ”
We have a passenger here WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS.
Write 2—3 sentences about the setting and the plot in your story. Use the Sentence Builder to help you.
Structure and the language
Structure and the language
Sentence Builder
Writing a story
Write an opening sentence to capture your reader’s attention.
The heavy snow last winter caused long delays ...
You won’t believe it but ...
Use clear sentences to create the setting.
Hundreds of unlucky passengers were told it had been cancelled.
One unfortunate counter agent was dealing with ...
Use descriptive words and direct speech to make the story vivid.
“I want a first class seat on this flight, now!” demanded the man angrily. The young agent replied politely, “...”
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Compose your writing
Compose your writing
Writing Help
Writing a Funny Story
It’s important to:
describe a clear setting (e.g. when, where);
introduce the main character(s) with some detailed information that helps the development of the story;
describe the plot that prepares for the punchline;
deliver the punchline / funny ending clearly and briefly;
avoid adding anything after the punchline / funny ending.
Compose your writing
Complete the information of My funny stories.
Structure My funny stories
Setting
Characters
Plot
Punchline
Compose your writing
Use your outline and the Writing help to write your first draft.
Edit your story in pairs. Then share what you have written in class.