Satirical Stories

Seniors,
The stories I have read thus far are exactly what I was hoping for--ridiculously funny, sharply sarcastic, and extremely thoughtful. Though I did not anticipate this assignment to be a major grade, I think that many of you could benefit from the opportunity to submit your satire as a major writing assignment.

If you would like to submit your satire for a major grade, a typed copy must be submitted no later than Thursday, January 16. Remember that your story must include the following elements of satire: exaggeration, parody, reversal, and incongruity. Below is the rubric I will use to assess the writing.

Rubric for Satire Piece Enter rubric description Publish Post  Level 1 (N/A) 50-59% Level 2 (N/A) 60-69% Level 3 (N/A) 70-79% Level 4 (N/A) 80-100% Knowledge and Understanding The student: demonstrates understanding of the relationships among facts, ideas, elements, and concepts, with focus on supporting the central idea of the satirical piece. Level 1 Supports central ideas with facts, examples, or reasoning that are somewhat relevant. Level 2 Supports central ideas with facts, examples, or reasoning that are somewhat relevant and appropriate. Level 3 Supports central ideas with facts, examples, or reasoning that are relevant, appropriate, and sufficient. Level 4 Supports central ideas with facts, examples, or reasoning that are relevant, appropriate, clever, and compelling. Thinking and Inquiry The student: demonstrates critical thinking and inquiry skills with a focus on formulating a compelling and clearly-stated satire. Level 1 Objective is present yet vague, simplitic, or unclear. Level 2 Objective is present yet conventional and focuses the satire somewhat. Level 3 Objective is formulated and demonstrates a clear execution for a satire. Level 4 Objective is well-formulated, insightful, and demonstrates a clear, precise, and clever satire. The focus of the satire is presented forcefully. Communication The student: communicates for different audiences and purposes. Also, communicates information and ideas with a focus on supporting the main objective for the satire. Level 1 Uses form, diction and style with limited success for desired effect. Limited organization of ideas in the satire and is a series of random points. Level 2 Uses form, diction, and style with some success for desired effect. Organizes ideas in the satire somewhat logically. Level 3 Uses form, diction, and style consistently and appropriately for desired effect. Organizes ideas logically and coherently. Level 4 Uses form, diction, and style in an exceedingly creative manner for desired effect. Organizes ideas clearly, logically, coherently, and in a unified manner. Application The student: applies writing process and language conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation) Level 1 Limited evidence of preplanning submitted, appears rushed. Several major and minor errors are evident and occationally interfere with the reader's understanding. Level 2 Some steps of process evident. A few major and minor errors are evident and occastionally interfere with the reader's understanding. Level 3 Good use of all steps of writing process. Some minor errors are evident but do not interefere with reader's understanding Level 4 Thorough use of all steps of the writing process; revisions done. Few minor errors are evident and meaning is clear.