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Peer reviewedVan Dyk, Howard – English Journal, 1981
Describes the content of a nine-week course on comedy in literature. (RL)
Descriptors: Course Content, English Instruction, High Schools, Humor
Gleason, Joni J. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1991
This article presents arguments for including activities to develop students' sense of humor and related skills in the gifted curriculum. Cognitive skills, reading, writing, mathematics, communications skills, and self-concept are seen as beneficiaries of humor units. A group activity and projects for a school comedy club are described. (PB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Comedy, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
