Town Tattler: Local Laughs
Writing the Satire
Local lifes satire scoop – tattle it funny. Target a mayor: “He fixed holes – with glue.” Hit the quirks – fairs, flops: “Fest says fun – rain rules.” Keep it near – far flops. Write: “Council bans noise – birds fined.” Local rags inspire. Start yours: “Streets calm – ghosts rave.” Practice turns hood into hilarity.
Teaching the Technique
Teach local jabs with a near twist. Give “park shut” – twist: “Shut so tight, trees quit!” Show rag clips – quirk, zing. Steps: place, odd, jab. Assign “town rule” – spark: “Rule so grand, snails win!” Discuss hook: near wins. Warn off broad – local rules. Tattle-off: pitch a laugh, best hilarity wins. Towns a tale – teach them to tale it.
