Finishing Harrison Bergeron

September 19, 2017

E.Q: Define satire. 

Identify elements of satire.

Understand how elements of satire create a messages.

Identify satirical language in Harrison Bergeron.

Obj: I can define satire.

I can identify elements of a satire. 

I can understand how elements of a satire create a message.

I can identify satirical language in Harrison Bergeron.

Starter: 

Summarize Harrison Bergeron.

This should be between 3-5 sentences. 

This will help refresh our memory from Thursday. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Situational Irony 

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of situational irony.

Word: Dramatic Irony

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of dramatic Irony.

Activity: 

1.  Harrison Bergeron Audiobook 

We are going to listen to the story a second time.

This time, follow along at your seats, scanning for examples of satirical language.

You will use this to complete a mind map.

2.  Mind Map

Create a mind map of satirical examples in the story. 

Harrison Bergeron is the main topic.

Include the following branches:

Dramatic Irony

Situational Irony

Exaggeration

Humor

For each branch provide two examples.

Include both quote and how it functions in the story.

Gallery Walk

You will complete a gallery walk to observe each others findings.

3.  Satire Examples

Find a picture that you think is interesting.

Based off of that one picture create an example of : 

irony

sarcasm

exaggeration

humor. 

Explain how each example represents the technique.

Closure: 

What is one thing you learned today?

What is one thing you still have questions about?