Learning Target:11-12R1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the
text says explicitly/implicitly and make logical inferences, including determining
where the text is ambiguous; develop questions for deeper understanding and for
further exploration
Please watch Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero and her conversation on the importance of political satire in society.
Wall Street Journal Lunch Break 7 minutes
Assignment: in approximately 200 words, summarize the current state of satire, weaving in responses from Alan Miller, president of the News Literacy Project. Include who is an appropriate target and why for satire (remember the objective behind satire), how does one combat inappropriate satire and finally what is the relationship between satire and the First Amendment.
PLEASE LABEL THE ASSIGNMENT Lunch Break and SEND ALONG by the end of class, unless you receive extended time. You should be able to finish it in class.
First Amendment Reminder: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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