From last class: Katie B. Influencer piece. Katie B - Influencer - Satirical Piece. 8 min Satire is a genre or technique used to critique and expose the flaws, shortcomings, or absurdities of individuals, institutions, or society as a whole. It often uses humor, irony, exaggeration, and wit to make its point. Secondary Example: Dream Job. 14 min NOTES: Key Aspects of Satire: Purpose: The main goal of satire is to provoke thought and encourage change by highlighting issues or problems in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Humour: Satire frequently employs humour to engage the reader and make the critique more palatable. E.g. playful exaggerations, witty remarks, or absurd scenarios. Irony: Satirical works often use irony, where the literal meaning of words or situations contrasts with the intended message. Exaggeration: By overstating or distorting certain features or behaviours, satire can underscore ...
*If you have not completed your 'Self Assessment Assignment' on Teams today is the last day to complete it - otherwise I will assign you a mark on your behalf out of /50. *Final Teacher Meetings *Check Marks - Grade to date - via Grades > Teams. * Final Exam Prep - Using Kahoots - Posted Jan 16 2026 - Kahoots Below - Also - Time Provided Jan 21 to work through these - Into the Wild Part 1Ch 1-9 Into the Wild General Questions Into the Wild Vocab Grammar Bones of Poetry Poetry Part 1 Prep Poetry Part 2 Prep Short Story Prep - The Black Cat, The Lottery, Identities, Yellow Wallpaper
Attendance - located in brown binder - left hand brown filing cabinet to the left of the teacher desk. Mini Lesson - Intro Video Piece - related to our current Media Unit - You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why. By Harvard Business Review. 6 min. - Note: Set CC to Spanish please. Mini Discussion - 10 min - Ask: “When was the last time you were really bored? What did you do?” Quick popcorn share (students give one-line answers). What was one idea in the video that came up that surprised them? One question they have? Partner Discussion - turn to the person next to you. Prompts: According to the video, how can boredom actually help us? Do you agree that our phones and constant entertainment make us less creative? Why or why not? Can you think of a time when being bored led you to come up with a creative idea, solve a problem, or try something new? Whole Class Wrap-Up Discuss: Should we make more room for boredom in our lives? How? NOTE: Befo...
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