Thursday, September 14, 2017

Harrison Bergenon

September 14, 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: 

Watch the video Heroin AM

What is the overall message and how do they use satire to express it?
How does this relate to the ideas in the news articles we read yesterday?

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: 


With a partner, read through the short, satirical story.
As you read consider the meaning of the story.
Complete a double entry journal together, reacting to the quotes. 



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.

3.  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.

Closure: 

What is one thing you learned today?
What is one thing you still have questions about?

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