How does this chart relate to Orwell’s world in 1984?

Proletariat: Definitions Marxism: Ideology stating that the working class will unite, overthrow the ruling class, and establish a “classless” society. 1: the laboring class; especially: the class of industrial workers who lack their own means of production and hence sell their labor to live 2: the lowest social or economic class of a community

Opener 10/5/2012 A. Any hint or clue of things to come. Satire Irony Sarcasm Double-think Allusion Foreshadowing Flashback Hyperbole A. Any hint or clue of things to come. B. Using language/words that usually means the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. C. A reference to a work of literature/historical figure from the past. D. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule to expose or criticize people’s stupidity or vices. E. Overstatement or exaggeration not meant to be taken literally. F. Technique that bridges time, place and action to reveal past information about a character G. Consciously believing a lie H. The use of irony to mock to convey contempt.

Objectives/Standards 1. Students will write an original satire on the subject of their choice. Satires must be school appropriate. 2. Students will differentiate between satire, irony and sarcasm. Core Standards Addressed RL.11-12.6: Analyze a case in which grasping a point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement). W.11-12.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above. L.11-12.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

What is Satire? Irony, Sarcasm, and Satire…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuvjDK3mpA0

1984? Satire?

Writing your Satire Jon Stewart Example: (Satire of Glenn Beck) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebexx89yohE Will Ferrell as George W. Bush: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tb1mk-dixk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lyZrtd83Mk Choose a topic. (What is off-limits according to video?) Pre-write: Make a list of how/what is ridiculous or points you want to make about your subject Writing your satire: Fake enthusiasm Statements that are obviously untrue A humorous tone Glossed-over statements revealing the author’s actual negative feelings on the subject.