Satire Creation Assignment

Learning Goal to demonstrate your understanding of satire and key

techniques in creating satire
I.
Think of a situation, behavior, person, anything, in school,
society, politics, entertainment any topic, anywhere that you feel
deserves to be satirized and satirize it.
Options
You may draw a cartoon. This must be your entirely own
original work. Computer generated graphics are acceptable, but
not downloading or cutting/pasting from online sources. The
cartoon must include a caption.
You may write an essay, similar to the example we read in
class.
You may write a newspaper article
You may write a script for a sketch (performance required).
Another original idea of your own, with my approval
II. Whichever format you choose, on a separate sheet compose a
commentary on or explanation of your piece answering the following
questions:
Who, or what, is the target of your satire, and why?
What are the main techniques of your satire? In other words,
what specifically is used to create an ironic gap (e.g., hyperbole,
irony, understatement, parody, reversal, etc.)
Which are the key words, phrases, images, metaphors, or ideas
in your satire? Why are these moments so important?
Rubric
Presentation of Satire (Is it artful, written well, or presented well?)
1

Effectiveness of Satire (Is it clever, pointed, or pokes fun at an issue?)

1

Spelling/Grammar (Is your satire free of errors?)