Satire+Project

Satire is a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule. Satirists employ irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in order to evoke attitudes of amusement, contempt, scorn, or indignation toward its faulty subject in the hope of somehow improving it. Satire is all around us: //Saturday Night Live//, //Family Guy//, //The Simpsons//, Weird “Al” Yankovic, //The Onion,// AMPTV…
 * Satire Project **
 * (75 points) **

** Your Task ** In small groups, you will satirize some aspect of high school life. Your group will have to present a 4-5 minute skit to the class (without scripts). Projects can be videotaped if preapproved by the teacher. You will be evaluated on your ability to effectively satirize your topic through dialogue and actions, your ability to make the class (and teacher) laugh, and your overall presentation—in terms of organization and creativity.

** Paper **
 * (25 points) **

Your group will submit a one page reflection discussing the satirical aspects of your skit, and why you chose this particular aspect of high school life to satirize. Intertwine your understanding of satire as it applies to everyday life based on the new understanding you have gained this marking period.

** Possible Topics **

• Cliques and Stereotypes • Teachers and Principals • Classes (AP English Language and Composition class in particular) • Cafeteria Talk • Athletics/Activities/Organizations • 16/17 year old drama…. • Proms, dances, etc. • Hallway Interactions

Everything included in this project must be school appropriate! No references to drinking, drugs, sex, or profanity (in any aspect of the dialogue or performance). Think of it this way, if Dr. Fecher and your grandmother were watching this video presentation, would they be comfortable OR would you be suspended AND lose your inheritance?

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Andrew, Chris, Becca

**KKMS**