How to Write and Teach Satire: Op-Ed Outrage That Oozes
Writing the Satire
Op-eds are satires soapbox – ooze it up. Target a take: “Tax cuts save us – my yacht agrees!” Hit the rant – bold, loud: “Ban socks – feet need freedom!” Keep it hot – cold flops. Write: “Citys fine – potholes are art!” Columnist rants inspire. Start yours: “News says peace – Im at war.” Practice turns opinions into odes.
Teaching the Technique
Teach op-ed jabs with a rant twist. Give “new law” – twist: “Laws so great, Im jailed!” Show column zings – bold, sting. Steps: take, twist, ooze. Assign “tax rant” – spark: “Tax rocks – Im penniless!” Discuss fire: hot wins. Warn off mild – loud rules. Op-off: pitch a take, best ooze wins. Op-eds are shouts – teach them to shout it.
