All the Kings Horses by Kurt Vonnegut Opening

“All the King’s Horses” by Kurt Vonnegut

Opening Activity Ø What is irony?

REVIEW: TYPES OF IRONY Verbal Irony The use of words to mean something different than what they appear to mean. Situational Irony The difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. Dramatic Irony When the audience is more aware of what is happening than a character.

QUESTION GENERATOR Ø After reading “All the King’s Horses” by Kurt Vonnegut, take a few minutes to generate at least THREE open-ended questions. *NOTE: Consider using key words related to our standard(s) about the central idea / theme to develop your questions.

ROUND 1: 10 minutes • What makes Colonel Kelly’s position as a leader so conflicting?

ROUND 2: 10 minutes • How does Pi Ying’s ego impact the plot?

ROUND 3: 7 minutes • What makes Major Barzov’s character both revolting and admirable?

ROUND 4: 7 minutes • How does this story prove ironic, whether in regards to the plot, setting, or the characters?

EXIT SLIP 1. What is the message, lesson, theme, or “big idea” Vonnegut attempts to convey to the audience through “All the King’s Horses”? 2. How did the use of irony impact the message, lesson, theme, or “big idea” of the text? 3. How did your understanding of irony change (or solidify) due to its use within the text? *Use text evidence, along with reasoning to support your responses.