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Lesson 2

KNOCK, KNOCK JOKES

KS1: Pupils will recognise question words in “Knock Knock” jokes.  This lesson illustrates repetition as a comedy device and pupils will perform “Knock Knock” jokes with a partner.

KS2: Pupils will recognise question words and learn to punctuate “Knock Knock” jokes. They will recognise language patterns in “Knock Knock” jokes and perform them.

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KEY STAGE 1
ENGLISH CURRICULUM
SCOTTISH CURRICULUM
WELSH CURRICULUM
KEY STAGE 2
ENGLISH CURRICULUM
SCOTTISH CURRICULUM
WELSH CURRICULUM
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Lesson 1
HOMOPHONES
All about the pun
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Lesson 2
KNOCK, KNOCK JOKES
Punctuation and language patterns
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Lesson 3
SILLY JOKES
Question words and wacky ideas
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Lesson 4
COMPOUND WORDS
Jokes using two-part words
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Lesson 5
CONJUNCTIONS/ CONNECTIVES
Jokes using complex sentences
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Lesson 6
STAND-UP PERFORMANCES
Create and perform a joke routine
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Lesson 7
NEW: IDIOMS
Idioms are a piece of cake
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Lesson 8
NEW: RHYMES
Rhyming games and jokes
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