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.
Characteristics of the Mock Epic Jot Chart from The Rape of the Lock, pp. 527-531, EOL Characteristic of the Mock Epic Examples from The Rape of the Lock, line # , p. # Examples from The Rape of the Lock, line # , p. # Examples from The Rape of the Lock, line # , p. # Examples from The Rape of the Lock, line # , p. # puns dignified language elaborate figures of speech supernatural intervention trivial subject treated in a lofty manner
Cause and Effect "My Last Duchess," by Robert Browning, p. 830, EOL reading "My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning, match the cause in the first column with the effect or result in the second column. CAUSES EFFECTS 1. The Duke gave specific commands. A. The Duchess's portrait hangs on the wall forever. 2. The Duchess walk upon the terrace. B. The Duke little time in finding a new Duchess. 3. Fra Pandolf worked busily painting. C. Men would watch the Duchess, and she would blush. 4. The Duchess would flirt with every man who came near her. D. The Duchess stopped smiling permanently. 5. The Duke's last Duchess is gone forever. E. The Duke became increasingly jealous and insecure.
Rubric for Modified Paideia Introduction with Thesis (engaging hook with thesis) Textual Support (Read the line. Fully discuss it, supplying the speaker, receiver, and the context surrounding the line.) Discussion of Satire (What is being satirized? How? What statement is being made about the speaker? about people in general? relevance to thesis?) Companion or Concept from the Play (Relate another line from the play [not from those on this handout] that supports your thesis and your previous line.) Personal Application or Contemporary Reference (Connection to another work or your experiences) Closure (Restate thesis, draw conclusions, end with a wallop) Final Grade (total accumulated points divided by 30, the total number of possible points)
Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw and My Fair Lady by Lerner and Loewe In a musical, the songs are really an extension of the dialogue. They provide insight into the characters, plot, conflict, theme, etc. In the space provided please note why the song was included in the musical. What insights do we gain from the songs? You will need to listen carefully to the lyrics! ACT 1: “Why Can’t the English Teach Their Children How to Speak? “Wouldn’t It Be Lovely” ACT 2: “Let a Woman in Your Life” “A Little Bit of Luck” “Just You Wait Higgins” “Poor Prof. Higgins” and “The Rain in ”
ACT 3: “” “On the Street You Live” ACT 4: “You Did It” “Show Me” “Get Me to the Church on Time” ACT 5: Why Can’t a Be More Like a Man?” “Without You” “I’ve Accustomed to Her Face”