Handout

An Introduction to Satire

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What is satire, and what are its characteristics? A handy handout provides young satirists with all the information they need to analyze a satire or to craft their own.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask class members to find examples of satire in various media and prepare a short presentation that identifies the original work, the ideas that are being satirized, the techniques used, and the target audience
  • Assign a different technique to each of six groups, and have them prepare a poster that includes the technique, the definition, and examples that illustrates the term
Classroom Considerations
  • The reference sheet offers few examples; have pupils add examples that illustrate the terms
Pros
  • Identifies the characteristics, techniques, and structures of satire 
Cons
  • None