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Unit 2Social commentary Project

Narrative

Slam Poem

Memes

What are the different categories of satire?Read more here

What are satirical devices?Review the list here

What are rhetorical devices?View some examples here

What are some examples of social issues I can focus on?Visit this website for some suggestions

How am I being graded?View the rubric here!

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Social Commentary Narrative

Write a fictional story!

Directions:

  1. Choose a relevant social issue
  2. Determine what message you want to send about this issue
  3. Craft an engaging narrative with relatable characters
  4. Use at least three satricial or rhetorical devices in your narrative and label them.
  5. Use any format you would like since this is creative (you can even add pictures)
  6. Ensure your story is organized and free of any spelling or grammatical errors

*Feel free to get creative with the format you use (Word, PowerPoint, Canva, etc)

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Slam Poem

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Express yourself through poetry!

Directions:

  1. Choose a social issue
  2. Utilize poetic techniques such as figurative language and sensory detail to convey your message
  3. Employ at least 2 satirical devices in your poem and label them
  4. Ensure the poem is emotionally charged and provokes strong reactions from your audience
  5. Submit a video performance of your poem using dynamic vocal delivery, body language, gestures, and telling facial expressions
  6. Submit a typed version of your slam poem.

A performance of your poem is required for this option. You will lose up to 3 points out of 15 for failing to include a video.

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Meme Compilation

Create a Presentation!

Directions:

  1. Choose a social issue
  2. Begin with one slide that provides background information regarding the issue (must cite any research)
  3. Create or share three memes related to your chosen social issue (each on their own slide)
  4. Write a brief 2-3 sentence description explaining how the meme is utilizing satire for each slide (identify which satirical device is being used OR explain what category of satire it is)
  5. End with a slide explaining your stance on the issue and what can be done to improve it
  6. Ensure your presentation is a minimum of 5 slides

*Give credit to where you found your memes and any research included in the presentation.*If creating your own, there are plenty of meme creators on the internet to use.