Satire Rubric

Satire Scoring Rubric

Remember your satirical essay is due Tomorrow (12/20).  The link will take you to the rubric for the essay.  Please take the time to go through and score your own paper to see what areas may need improvement.  Please e-mail me or speak to me if you would like me to review your paper before submit it.

Satirical Essay

Make sure you are keeping up with your satirical essay!

Essays will be due on 12/20 so don't procrastinate

Make sure to share it with me even before you are finished so I can leave comments and help you along the way

Remember you can use "Lost in the Kitchen", "Ugly Truth About Beauty", "No Chive Left Behind", or any other satire you may find as examples to help you get started

No Chive Left Behind

No Chive Left Behind

Please read the satirical essay "No Chive Left Behind"

Please consider the lead in, his thesis, the authors word choice, and the "solution"

Begin writing your own satirical essay

Journal #26 - Satire Essay Prompt

Satire Essay Prompt

Please read carefully the prompt for your essay

In your journal...

Brainstorm and list 5-10 issues that you care about or could write about

Think of at least 3 examples of why this issue is important/bothers you and write them down

What is your solution to this issue?  Write a few complete sentences about how you feel this issue could be solved

Ugly Truth About Beauty Annotation

Please find the list of satirical devices and the essay "Ugly Truth About Beauty" by Dave Bary in your google drive (view only folder)

Make a copy then annotate the document by highlighting the devices you see used in the designated color

When finished share with me (1 Mr. Hurl Ugly Truth)

Lost in the Kitchen by Dave Barry

Look at the document Satirical Devices Used in Lost in the Kitchen.  Look at the terms provided and think about them as you read.

Read the piece "Lost in the Kitchen" by Dave Barry

Make a copy of the document.  Please annotate the story using the colors provided to show the use of irony, understatement, hyperbole, stereotypes, self deprecation, and metaphor.

Title the story (ex. 1 Mr. Hurl Lost in the Kitchen) and share it with me

Mrs. Murphy's baby has arrived

Hi classes,
I just wanted to share pics of our new daughter with you. Kyla Lynn (Murphy) Mason was born last Tuesday, November 27. She weighed 7 lbs and 11 oz. I miss you all and hope you are having fun with Mr. Hurl. I look forward to seeing you when I return. Please ask Mr. Hurl any questions about grades while we are recovering. I will be back in email  contact in another couple of weeks. Happy Holidays - I wish you all a safe and restful break.

2 More Books Needed!

Remember you must read and review 2 more books for the final 6 weeks of the semester.  Make sure you stay on top of your reading so you don't fall behind and have to cram at the end of the semester.  Remember you need to have your first book by WEDNESDAY to read in class and a sign in will be passed around.

Here are a few ideas to help get you thinking 50 Coolest Books Ever

Journal #25 - Red Jacket Defends Native American Religion

Red Jacket Defends Native American Religion

Red the text from the link above and consider Red Jacket's critical commentary.

Select 3 quotes from the text that show socratic irony and copy them into your journal.  Then write a brief response describing why it shows socratic irony, what Red Jacket is saying, and what the quote means to you for each quote IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.  Keep in mind Red Jacket's tone and how he makes his points.