1. English IV Periods 3/5/7 Z. Aleman The Canterbury Tales Satire Project

2. Satire  Definition:  Noun; The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.  synonyms:mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature; More  SNL

3. Commercial  Satirize a  Product (hover boards)  A Person (Obama, Payton Manning)  A Location/Place ( YMCA)  A Concept (Big Brother/Girl Scouts)  An Occupation (Paul Blart)

4. Requirements  Dress the part (make it obvious)  Use the product/concept/place satirically  Keep it clean (high school friendly)  Be exaggerative, contrary, opposite  Be sure all partners participate equally  No longer than 5 minutes (min.3) without out-takes  Provide an oral explanation or social criticism

5. Rubric  Grade1Product/Person/Location/Concept/Occupation  Grade 2Level of Satire (exaggeration/opposites)  Grade 3Creativity (costumes/props/script)  Grade 4Oral Explanation/social criticism and why you chose this  Grade 5Time (5 minutes max/min 3 minutes) not including bloopers

6. TIPS  Quality images and audio are a must  Schedule yourselves for various takes  Include out-takes (always funny..)  Be obvious, exaggerative, contrary  Speak clearly when explaining your choice of project and its satirical value  Try not to insult too many groups…  DUE DATE: