Cartoon Cut-Ups: Teaching Figurative Language and Humor

By Jean Hamersky

Grades 2 and Up

Students will improve their comprehension and use of figurative language and linguistic humor with this extensive resource book. Each one of the eight units focuses on different elements of humor. Twelve cartoons in Units 2-8 help students understand various elements of humor within social situations. Students draw inferences from the illustrations and then interpret the communication between the characters. Activities are easy to use with individuals or large groups. Cartoon Cut-Ups is also helpful with instructing those who have language disorders, learning disabilities, or brain injury.
282 pages. Softcover.