The Plot Against the People
Does Technology make life easier, or more difficult? 30 years ago, no one had a computer, yet the world ran just the same. Was life before the modern conveniences actually better?
These are some interesting questions which will be explored in the short reading "The Plot Against the People". This story is a satirical look at how our remote controls actually control us.
As you read, think of this story as an example of your satire project. The details for the satire project will be announced later.
Below is a copy of the handout used for "The Plot Against the People"
These are some interesting questions which will be explored in the short reading "The Plot Against the People". This story is a satirical look at how our remote controls actually control us.
As you read, think of this story as an example of your satire project. The details for the satire project will be announced later.
Below is a copy of the handout used for "The Plot Against the People"
Doing Nothing is Something
Our second story is about persuasion. How does the author persuade the reader into believing his point of view? Is there anything which seems contradictory in the title?
As you read, complete the "Before, During, and After" reading section on the attached handout. This will be worked on in class and collected.
| Plot and Doing Nothing |
Satire Examples
As you watch each clip, ask yourself the following questions:
1. What is the tone of each video?
2. What elements do Video 2 and 4 copy from Video 1 and 3?
3. What are Video 2 and 4 making fun of?
4. What makes something funny?
1. What is the tone of each video?
2. What elements do Video 2 and 4 copy from Video 1 and 3?
3. What are Video 2 and 4 making fun of?
4. What makes something funny?