Satire Kickoff: Beginners Barbs That Bite
Writing the Satire
Beginners satire starts soft – bite light. Target a rule: “No gum – I chew air now.” Hit the easy – life, school: “Test says pass – I flunk.” Keep it fun – heavy flops. Write: “Day says win – I nap.” Kid comics inspire. Start yours: “Dog barks – I bow.” Practice turns firsts into funnies.
Teaching the Technique
Teach beginner jabs with a soft twist. Give “late bell” – twist: “Late so cool, I rule!” Show kid gags – easy, zing. Steps: life, quirk, jab. Assign “homework” – spark: “Work so great, I slept!” Discuss fun: light wins. Warn off hard – easy rules. Kick-off: pitch a barb, best bite wins. Starts are seeds – teach them to seed it.
