ABSTRACT
The topic of humour sits alongside the topics of Banter and Hierarchies neatly, and the three topics often overlap. Pupils in younger years have often not yet learned the subtleties of banter and the exchange of mutual teasing. Caution is therefore needed not to disturb the natural balance of interactions that already exist. Teachers should review this lesson and judge whether it is needed for the level of maturity being shown by their class. It is in these year groups that humour becomes a significant part in defining relational cultures. Therefore, combined with the topics of Banter and Hierarchies, this is a topic well worth revisiting. If the lesson is simply being repeated, then preparation work is needed to re-express the Question Chain.
