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Laugh out loud
Book 4 Unit 1
B4U1
Starting out &
Understanding ideas
Starting out
Watch the video and take down as much information as possible. Use shorthand strategy when necessary.
You’ll complete a form according to your notes afterwards.
Comedy Through the Ages
In ancient Greece “Comedy” referred to stage plays with _____________.
In ancient Rome It was not funny to _______________.
In Shakespeare’s time Comedies had ______________ such as mistaken identity and romance which modern audiences may find rather _______.
In 16c Italy People loved good ______________.
In 19c England Comedy acts with _________ were popular.
In modern times Comedy is considered to be of any type intended to ________
____________, including ______________________________
____________.
Summary People’s sense of humour is related to the ______________. Whatever the sense of humour, comedy was good for society since it led to ____________________.
Comedy Through the Ages
In ancient Greece “Comedy” referred to stage plays with _____________.
In ancient Rome It was not funny to _______________.
In Shakespeare’s time Comedies had ______________ which modern audiences may find rather _______.
In 16c Italy People loved good ______________.
In 19c England Comedy acts with _________ were popular.
In modern times Comedy is considered to be of any type intended to ________
____________, including ______________________________
____________.
Summary People’s sense of humour is related to the ______________. Whatever the sense of humour, comedy was good for society since it led to ____________________.
happy endings
laugh at oneself
amusing themes
serious
practical jokes
clowns
make
people laugh
cross-talk, stand-up, sitcom, and
comedy film
social context
feelings of happiness
Leading in
Have you ever watched any performance given by clowns?
Tick the places where you would expect to see a clown.
Activity 1
a busy street
a circus
a private garden
a hospital
an amusement park
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