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Embedded Assessment - Satirical Essay

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Embedded Assessment #2- Satirical Essay

Assignment:

Your assignment is to write a satirical piece that critiques some aspect of

society. You have been studying and identifying the different forms of satire,

and now it is your turn to create your own piece of satire.

The rough draft for your satirical essay is due on_____________

The final draft for your satirical essay is due on______________

Step 1: Planning

1. Choose a topic that is relevant, current, and debatable. Remember that

you are commenting on a weakness or flaw in our society. Keep in mind

that satire isn’t only written to be funny!

2. Review the satirical article “How to Poison the Earth” on page 178 in

your Springboard book. You will write your own “how to” article for this

embedded assessment. Pay attention to the tone and use of different

satirical devices in the article.

3. Review the various samples of satire in your Springboard book. Determine

if your piece of satire will be more Horatian or Juvenalian.

4. Understand your audience. To whom will you address your satire and

why? What tone will be appropriate for this audience and your purpose?

Step 2: Drafting

5. Draft your piece.

6. Use all seven elements of satire in your text. Fill out the chart below with

the satirical elements that you will use.

Embedded Assessment - Satirical Essay