Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Modest Proposal Planning

March 22, 2018

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6
Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement).

EQ: How does sarcasm, irony, and humor impact the meaning of a text?

Starter: 
What topical issue do you think you are going to base your satire on?  Why?

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Vocabulary: 

Word: Verbal Irony
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: occurs when a speaker speaks something contradictory to what he intends to say. It is an intentional product of the speaker, and is contradictory to his/her emotions and actions
Your Definition: 
Activity: Give an example of verbal irony.

Word: Dramatic Irony
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play
Your Definition: 
Activity: Give an example of dramatic irony.

Word: Situational Irony
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Give an example of situational irony. 


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Activity: 


We will review the requirements together. 
Use the time today to plan and research.

Rough Draft due: Monday, April 9
Final Draft due: Tuesday, April 10.

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Closure: 
What is one thing you learned about your issue?

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