How to Write and Teach Satire: Student Satire Starters
Writing the Satire
Student satire kicks off easy – hit close. Target a rule: “No gum – jaws too mighty now.” Hit kid quirks – late, mess: “Homework ate my dog – tragic.” Keep it fun – heavy flops. Think Peanuts school jabs. Start basic: “Bell rang – Im still dreaming.” Practice turns kid life into light laughs.
Teaching the Technique
Teach starters with kid stuff. Give “test day” – twist: “Test so hard, Im a fossil now.” Show Peanuts strips – simple, sharp. Steps: life, twist, giggle. Assign “lunch line” – spark: “Line so slow, I aged out!” Discuss fun: light wins. Warn off mean – easy rules. Starter-off: pitch a kid jab, best laugh wins. Starts a seed – teach them to grow it.
