Sarcasm - Did they mean it?
Isaac's favorite team was losing 10-0 in the first inning. Isaac said, "The Metros are the best team in baseball!" Do you think Isaac meant what he said? Why or why not?
No. The Metros were losing in the game, not winning. He was being sarcastic.
Johnny watched the player dribble down the court and sink a three point shot.
1. Where was Johnny?
2. Why do you think Johnny cheered when the player scored?
He was at a basketball game.
He cheered because scoring a basket is a good thing.
Luna said, "I saw a great movie last night".
Ask 2 connected questions about this statement.
-What movie did you see?
-How did you like the movie?
Neville said, "I went shopping for new clothes this weekend".
Make a connected comment about this statement.
-I love going to the store!
-I need to get some new clothes.
John helped Gina get up when she fell on the playground. Gina said, "John is the nicest boy in the class". Do you think Gina meant what she said?
Yes. Johnny helped her when she fell.
Sara grabbed her black bag with her stethoscope and thermometer.
1. What was Sara's job?
2. Why does Sara need her black bag?
She is a doctor or nurse.
The black bag keeps her medical tools.
Harry said, "There is going to be an assembly in school tomorrow."
Ask 2 connected questions about this statement.
-What will the assembly be about?
-Where will the assembly be?
Ray said "soccer is the best sport!"
Make a connected comment about this statement.
Soccer is great but I like hockey too!
Jeffery took a bite of cold, soggy french fries and said, "This lunch is so delicious!" Do you think Jeffery meant what he said?
No. French fries are not supposed to be eaten cold and soggy, and likely tasted bad. He was being sarcastic.
We got together with family and ate turkey and pumpkin pie last night.
1. What time of year was it?
2. Why do people gather and eat these things?
1. Fall - Thanksgiving
2. Turkey and pumpkin pie are special foods families eat together for Thanksgiving. We celebrate what we're thankful for.
Joe said, "I celebrated my birthday this weekend!"
Ask 2 connected questions about this statement.
-Who did you celebrate with?
-How did you celebrate?
Zach said "My sandwich was so soggy today"
Make a connected comment about this statement.
I'm sorry you didn't like your lunch today.
Jimmy was going on a field trip to the Bronx Zoo for the 10th time. Jimmy said, "By now the monkeys know me by my name". Do you think Jimmy meant what he said?
No. The monkeys cannot not know him by name. He was being sarcastic.
John went to check out a book about baseball.
1. Where was John going?
2. Why would he want to check out a book?
1. He was at the library.
2. John likes baseball and he wanted to learn more about it.
Ron said, "I have a new cell phone".
Ask 2 questions about this statement.
-What does it look like?
-Do you like it?
Josh said "Look as my brand new pencils I got!"
Make a connected comment about this statement.
I'm happy you got new pencils to use in school!
Ben yawned and closed his book. He said, "This book is really exciting". Do you think Ben meant what he said?
No. Yawning and closing the book shows he is not interested in the book.
Jake kept yelling out answers without raising his hand during math class.
1. Why is it disruptive to yell out during class?
1. It takes away from students learning. It distracts others.
Ginny said, "I'm joining a new club after school".
Ask 2 connected questions about this statement.
-What is the club?
-Where/when is it?
Kim was feeling sick and said "I think I need to go home. I don't feel good."
Make a connected comment about this statement.
I hope you feel better soon!