English 10 · Week 25 · Tragedy, Drama, and Language
Satire and Its Targets
Understanding satire and when humor punches up or down.
- Students will
- Students analyze how satire uses irony and exaggeration to criticize.
- SEL skill
- Decide whether humor builds up or tears down before using it
- What it looks like
- Students consider when humor builds people up or tears them down.
- Content focus
- Understanding satire
- Format
- Structured discussion
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making is pausing to consider consequences and ethics so your choices are caring and constructive. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
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Standards
- RL.9-10.1: Reading: Literature, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 1
- RL.9-10.4: Reading: Literature, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 4
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.9-10.7 Evaluating language choices
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Meaning Making
- Works with: Any text
- Popular books named: Animal Farm
Fits these textbook chapters
- StudySync Grade 10, Unit 3: Technical Difficulties
- HMH Collections Grade 10, Collection 4: How We See Things
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More responsible decision-making activities for English 10
- Argument: Taking a Stand Responsible decision-makingWriting a claim about a global issue with honest evidence.
- Analyzing Speeches for Change Responsible decision-makingRhetoric in speeches by global leaders and activists.
- Media Literacy: Global News Responsible decision-makingComparing international coverage of one event.
- Synthesizing Sources Responsible decision-makingSynthesizing sources honestly and disclosing AI help.
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