Oct. 27

October 27, 2016

E:Q: How do you define a satire?

Identify examples of satire and evaluate its commentary on society.

Create a product that demonstrates major characteristics of satire.

Obj: I can define satire.

I can identify examples of satire and evaluate its commentary on society.

I can create a product that demonstrates major characteristics of satire.

Starter:

Summarize the major criticisms of a Modest Proposal and identify techniques used.

Vocabulary:

Lit Term: Sarcasm

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:

Your Definition:  a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain

Activity: Create your own example of a sarcastic statement.

Activity:

1.  Modest Proposal

As a class, we will read Jonathan Swift's Modest Proposal.

As you read consider how this is an example of satire.

Discussion Questions

Analyze the criticism Swift makes of the Irish.

Identify techniques of satire utilized in this essay.

Summarize the essay to the best of your ability.

Determine your opinion on the piece.

2.  Chalk Talk

With your tables, reflect on the satirical proposal.

Identify the sentence that creates the best criticism using a satirical technique.

Explain your reasoning.

Post this somewhere in the room for your classmates to react to it.

3.  Satire Project

Read the instructions for the project.

This is due Friday, November 4.

Societal Issues Spreadsheet

Satire Planning Sheet

Complete the planning sheet before you being to create your product.

Closure:

What is one thing that will assist you in creating your product?

Explain.