AP Language: Satire Socratic

Agenda Reading one interpretation of Idiocracy’s argument Whole-class socratic seminar over the movie and satire as a genre

An Interpretation of Idiocracy Before WE unpack Idiocracy’s arguments and how they develop, let’s read someone else’s interpretation.

An Interpretation of Idiocracy How well does this author support his/her argument? Explain. Do you agree or disagree with this interpretation of Idiocracy? (Do you think the writer/director intended this to be the main message?) Why?

Whole Class Socratic Write 3 questions to prepare: Factual Interpretation/Analysis Global connection

Whole Class Socratic SCORE Category 1: Contribution to Discussion Use of Textual Evidence Category 3: Values Opinion of Others 4 10 points Student meets the requirements of contribution: at least 2 comments and 1 question. Student made effective use of textual evidence when contributing to the conversation every time. Student demonstrated respect for the opinion of others by using an appropriate voice level, not interrupting others, and keeping commentary appropriate. 3 7.5 points Student partially meets the requirements of contribution: 1 comment and 1 question OR 2 comments and 0 questions. Student made effective use of textual evidence most of the time when contributing to the conversation. Student used an inappropriate voice level or interrupted others once. 2 5 points Student attempted discussion but only made 1 comment or only asked a question. Student made an attempt to use evidence in discussion. Student used an inappropriate voice level or interrupted others more than once. 1 0 points Student failed to participate in discussion. Student never attempted to use evidence in discussion. Student did not demonstrate respect for the opinion of others. Student’s voice level was inappropriate, they interrupted others or the student made inappropriate* comments.

Whole Class Socratic Unpacking satire as a whole genre: Can satire go too far as a genre? Why or why not? If so, explain how you know satire has crossed a line. Is satire an effective way to make arguments? Why or why not? Unpacking Idiocracy: What are the main arguments? What strategies does the movie use to develop these arguments? Think about individual parts of the movie and how they work together to make the argument.