Satire: Wit in the Classroom

How to Write and Teach Satire: Wit in the Classroom

Writing the Satire

Wit is satire’s brainy jab – it outsmarts with a grin. Target a dull rule: “No talking – guess we mime genius now.” Hit the clever – a test: “Exam’s so easy, I failed with style.” Keep it quick – slow wit sinks. Austen’s barbs sparkle fast. Start small: “My desk’s so old, it’s a relic.” Practice turns bland into bright, sharp and snappy.

Teaching the Technique

Teach wit with a quip race. Give “homework due” – twist: “Due today – I wrote it in my sleep.” Show Wilde’s zingers – fast, smart. Steps: target, twist, snap. Assign “late bell” – spark: “Late again – I’m fashionably tardy.” Discuss zip: speed wins. Warn off dull – sharp rules. Wit-off: pitch a quip, best snap wins. Wit’s a sprint – teach them to dash it.

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