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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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 : 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 : 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 : Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

5. What is Satire?
Irony, Sarcasm, and Satire….

6. 1984? Satire?

7. Writing your Satire
Jon Stewart Example: (Satire of Glenn Beck)
Will Ferrell as George W. Bush:
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.