write their tales in iambic pentameter and rhyming couplets. Projects may be presented in class or in videos/films. “live” Rubric for Satirical Project Product Exemplary Average Emerging Understands Satire Writer understands Writer understands Writer mistakes satire is using laughter satire can encourage sarcasm for satire and to inspire and bring change. attack rather than about a needed calling for change. change. Current Writer demonstrates a Generally a writer Writer lacks basic Situation/Content is sophisticated uses a recent event or understanding of used understanding of a situation suitable for current recent event suitable satire. events/situations or for satire and for material is not suitable classroom use. G for satire. Rated. The piece contains Sophisticated wit and Some evidence of wit The lacks wit humor and wit for humor are evident. or present. and/or humor. improving an institution/situation Medium for satiric Evidence of Some evidence of Shows little or no presentation originality, creativity, originality and originality and/or and risk taking. creativity exhibited, creativity. Elements Elements of the but lacks risk taking. used do not medium are used to Employs some communicate a create an exceptional elements of chosen message. product/message. medium, yet is not polished. Presentation of satire The planning, There is evidence of Shows little or no preparation, and planning, preparation, planning, preparation, polish are impeccable. and polish. and polish.
write their tales in iambic pentameter and rhyming couplets. Projects may be presented “live” in class or in videos/films. Rubric for Satirical Project Product Exemplary Average Emerging Understands Satire Writer understands satire is using laughter to inspire and bring about a needed change. Writer understands satire can encourage change. Writer mistakes sarcasm for satire and attack rather than calling for change. Current Situation/Content is used Writer demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of a recent event suitable for satire and for classroom use. G Rated. Generally a writer uses a recent event or situation suitable for satire. Writer lacks basic understanding of current events/situations or material is not suitable for satire. The piece contains humor and wit for improving an institution/situation Sophisticated wit and humor are evident. Some evidence of wit or present. The lacks wit and/or humor. Medium for satiric presentation Evidence of originality, creativity, and risk taking. Elements of the medium are used to create an exceptional product/message. Some evidence of originality and creativity exhibited, but lacks risk taking. Employs some elements of chosen medium, yet is not polished. Shows little or no originality and/or creativity. Elements used do not communicate a message. Presentation of satire The planning, preparation, and polish are impeccable. There is evidence of planning, preparation, and polish. Shows little or no planning, preparation, and polish.
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