Sample The Humorous Approach Worksheet
Reading Comprehension Worksheets

edHelper.com Subscribers:
Build a printable worksheet with the complete story

 

The Humorous Approach
By Brenda B. Covert 		  
1     Some people are naturally funny; others are born serious. One is not better than the other, for we need both types of people in this world. However, even if you don't think that you are one of the funny ones, this assignment will be good for you. A dose of humor will enliven your writing and encourage the reader to continue reading.
 
2     We'll begin with something easy. Funny words. There are words that sound funny. There are words that tickle the reader's funny bone. Does the word ‘booger' crack you up? What words do you find funny? List them here:

 
3     Personal quirks–odd ways of doing something– are sometimes humorous. If you invent a person who stomps a cockroach, sprays bug killer on it, and then slaps the remains with a fly swatter as if life were still possible–screaming the entire time, you will have given them an entertaining personal quirk. (At least my family and I thought so when we saw that particular quirk played out on TV!) Chances are good that you know someone with an interesting quirk. Tweak it a little. Kick it up a notch. When you've got something funny, write it here:


Paragraphs 4 to 9:
For the complete story with questions: click here for printable
Weekly Reading Books

          Create Weekly Reading Books

Prepare for an entire week at once!

Feedback on The Humorous Approach
Leave your feedback on The Humorous Approach   (use this link if you found an error in the story)

Inventors and Inventions
             Inventors and Inventions

More Lessons
             Writing - Writing Prompts, Lessons, Activities, Poetry, and Daily Story Starters

Social Studies
             Social Studies


    United States History and Theme Units  
 
    American Government  
 
    Ancient America  
 
    Ancient China  
 
    Ancient Egypt  
 
    Ancient Greece  
 
    Ancient India  
 
    Ancient Mesopotamia  
 
    Ancient Rome  
 
    Biographies  
 
    Canadian Theme Unit  
 
    Country Theme Units  
 
    Crime and Terrorism  
 
    Economics  
 
    European History: 1600s-1800s  
 
 
    Explorers  
 
    Famous Educators  
 
    Geography  
 
    Grades 2-3 Social Studies Wendy's World Series  
 
    History of Books and Writing  
 
    History of Mathematics  
 
    How Can I Help?  
 
    Inventors and Inventions  
 
    Middle Ages  
 
    Renaissance  
 
    World Religion  
 
    World War I  
 
    World War II  
 
    World Wonders  
 



Copyright © 2018 edHelper