Wednesday, March 20 satire practice

What is satire?

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   Satire is the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
2. Satire is synonymous with mockery,derision, scorn and caricature; however, there are nuances among these; so be aware.
3. Satire may be written (literature), graphic (political / social cartoons) and performances. What unifies all these forms is their purpose: constructive criticism, so as to effect change.

Throughout history, political cartoons have played a significant role in the shaping of this great nation. With just a few strokes of a pen, the cartoonist sums up a complex situation in a single powerful image that explains everything. Thus, the humble cartoon brings about change and peace and togetherness and understanding and progress and happiness.

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Satire: list the items / words you see in the picture.

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Column 2: look over your list and write 4 complete sentences that express the words and images being expressed or conveyed.

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Directions for satire assignment on Wednesday, March 20. The assignment will be collected by Ms. DiPerna on Monday, March 25. This is a graded, participation grade.

Introductory material: What is satire?

Satire is the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Satire is synonymous with mockery, derision, scorn and caricature; however, there are nuances among these; so be aware.

Satire may be written (literature), graphic (political / social cartoons) and performances. What unifies all these forms is their purpose: constructive criticism, so as to effect change.

Throughout history, political cartoons have played a significant role in the shaping of this great nation. With just a few strokes of a pen, the cartoonist sums up a complex situation in a single powerful image that explains everything. Thus, the humble cartoon brings about change and peace and togetherness and understanding and progress and happiness.

1.       As a class, you are discussing what you see in the picture, which is shown on the board. As well, you should have an individual copy. Listen to each other; you will need this information.

2.       After discussing the image. You are being handed a separate organizer to accompany the picture. List 25 words or images on the first column of the sheet.

3.       In the second column, please write four complete sentences that explain the satirical thought that is expressed through the cartoon.

4.       On the back of the sheet, select one of your responses and write a minimum of 200 word response in which you comment on ONE of the ideas expressed in the cartoon. Do you agree with the satirist? Why or why not.

               Give me a hook sentence.

               Clear thesis.

              Avoid “I”

             Concluding statement

            No language convention errors.