Satire Presentations

April 11 & 12, 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: 

Answer one question from each of the four bold sections. 

Reflection Questions 

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. 

Activity: 

1.  Satire Presentations

Remember that these should be between 2-3 minutes each.  

If you need the projector or speakers you will have access to them.

As people present, create a plus and delta for at least five of your peers. 

Make sure that it is constructive.

Closure: 

Which presentation did you find most interesting and why?