ARE YOU SATIRE SAVVY?
Now that we have looked at several forms of satire and you are able to identify the components of satire, it is time to show your own creativity! You must complete ONE of the four projects described below. See the attached forms for details on each assignment and the grading rubric.
Project 1: “Weekend Update”
For this assignment you must choose a classmate to work with. It would be best if pairs are boy/girl. You must:
· Create an original satirical script that models Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” or John Stewart’s The Daily Show. This skit may be NO less that 3 minutes and NO more than 6 minutes.
· You may give a live performance to the class OR you may tape your skit beforehand and it will be watched in class.
· A typed script must be handed in along with your presentation.
Project 2: The “Satire Sun”
You have just landed a job at the local newspaper. You have a lot of passion for a particular topic and cannot wait to write your first article. You must:
· Write an article to be published in the newspaper that uses common satire techniques.
· Format your piece similarly to that of an actual newspaper article.
· Read your article to the class, identifying the situation you are satirizing and how you chose to do so.
Project 3: Cartoon Craze
Do you love drawing? If so, your task includes:
· Create a satirical cartoon OR comic strip that is worth of being published in a comic book or newspaper.
· You do not necessarily need to be a topnotch artist if you choose to do this project. You may use clipart or other graphic resources.
· Present the visual to the class on either a poster board or handouts and identify the situation you are satirizing and why you chose to do so.
Project 4: Satirical Song
If you have a passion for music and songwriting this project is for you. You must:
· Write lyrics to an original satirical song. You may create the music to accompany your song OR use music from an existing song to compliment your lyrics.
· Either perform the song live to the class OR you may tape your song and it will be listened to in class.
· The lyrics must be handed in along with your presentation.
All projects require a Works Cited page.
Project 1: “Weekend Update”
1. Pick a reliable partner.
2. Watch clips of SNL’s “Weekend Update” or The Daily Show for style ideas.
3. Read the newspaper, watch the news, and gather information on a “hot topic” currently being addressed in today’s society.
4. Decide what pressing issue(s) you would like to address and RESEARCH more on that topic (2 sources should be sufficient). MAKE COPIES of your source; you will submit these copies when you give your presentation along with a WORKS CITED PAGE.
5. Write a script for your own “news” show.
6. Practice, practice, practice.
7. Time your skit. It should be NO LESS than 3 minutes, NO LONGER than 6 minutes.
8. Review the “Satire Oral Presentation Rubric.” This is how you will be graded.
9. TYPE your final skit. This will be submitted BEFORE you present to the class. Make sure you have extra copes to read if you are giving a live performance.
** Refer to the satire handout that lists the common techniques. You MUST have at LEAST 5 techniques represented in your skit. LIST these techniques and ONE example of the technique on the last page of your script.**
Bonus: Dress up like a news anchorman/anchorwoman (5 points)
Project 2: The “Satire Sun”
1. Read the newspaper, watch the news, and gather information on a “hot topic” currently being addressed in today’s society.
2. Look at a newspaper to see the typical format for an article.
3. Decide what pressing issue(s) you would like to address and RESEARCH more on that topic (2 sources should be sufficient). MAKE COPIES of your source; you will submit these copies when you give your presentation along with a WORKS CITED PAGE.
4. Consider using an interview for your article. These can be very effective.
5. Write the first draft of your article.
6. Revise, edit, revise, edit. Make your article newspaper worthy.
7. Be sure to cite all of your sources. Give credit where credit is due.
8. Review the “Satire Oral Presentation Rubric.” This is how you will be graded.
9. Create a final draft of your article.
** Refer to the satire handout that lists the common techniques. You MUST have at LEAST 5 techniques represented in your skit. LIST these techniques and ONE example of the technique on the back of your article. **
Bonus: Include a picture with your article that coincides with the issues you are satirizing (5 points)
Project 3: Cartoon Craze
1. Read the newspaper, watch the news, and gather information on a “hot topic” currently being addressed in today’s society.
2. Look at a newspaper or comic book to see the typical format for a cartoon.
3. Decide what pressing issue(s) you would like to address and RESEARCH more on that topic (2 sources should be sufficient). MAKE COPIES of your source; you will submit these copies when you give your presentation along with a WORKS CITED PAGE.
4. Create the first draft of your cartoon.
5. Revise, edit, revise, edit. Make your cartoon newspaper/comic book worthy.
6. If you are not the creator of the art, cite all of your sources.
7. Review the “Satire Oral Presentation Rubric.” This is how you will be graded.
8. Create a final draft of your cartoon. Pencil sketches or cartoons on lined paper WILL NOT be accepted.
** Refer to the satire handout that lists the common techniques. You MUST have at LEAST 5 techniques represented in your skit. LIST these techniques and ONE example of the technique on the back of your cartoon. **
Bonus: Write a brief bio of an artist whom you emulate (5 points)
Project 4: Satirical Song
1. Read the newspaper, watch the news, and gather information on a “hot topic” currently being addressed in today’s society.
2. Decide what pressing issue(s) you would like to address and RESEARCH more on that topic (2 sources should be sufficient). MAKE COPIES of your source; you will submit these copies when you give your presentation along with a WORKS CITED PAGE.
3. Write the first draft of your song OR pick/create the music to coincide with your song. . . whichever you prefer to do first.
4. Revise, edit, revise, edit. Practice and Practice. Make your song radio worthy.
5. If you are not composing the music to your song cite all of your sources.
6. Review the “Satire Oral Presentation Rubric.” This is how you will be graded.
7. Create a final draft of your song. It should at least 3 minutes, no more than 6.
** Refer to the satire handout that lists the common techniques. You MUST have at LEAST 5 techniques represented in your skit. LIST these techniques and ONE example of the technique on the back of your lyrics. **
Bonus: Submit a brief bio of a musician/songwriter whom you emulate (5 points)
Name: __________________________ Date: ___________ Channel:___
ARE YOU SATIRE SAVVY? ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC:
PREPARATION: / 15 POINTS
· Well organized
· Neat and legible handout and/or visual aid
· Submitted copies of sources and rubric BEFORE presenting
· Works Cited page is correctly formatted
COMPREHENSION / 50 POINTS
· Writing skills/format was appropriate for audience and style of project
· Illustrated 5 elements of satire with examples
· Effectiveness/Audience reaction
· Chose reliable sources of information
CREATIVITY / 10 POINTS
· Originality of skills
· Use of technology- if applicable
· Dramatic presentation
SPEAKING SKILLS / 25 POINTS
· Voice projection
· Eye contact
· Enthusiasm
· Stays on topic
· Speaks clearly
BONUS?? 0 or +5
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
YOUR SCORE: ______ / 100 POINTS