 1-15-14: What is comedy? What makes something
funny?
 Turn in your “Modest Proposal”
 Present your “Modest Proposal” – if you would like.
 Pick your groups to make SNL style skit.
 1-17-14: List the 6 best comedy movies. What makes
them funny?
 Work on skits.
 Check progress.
 1-21-14: Humor is about the unexpected. What is the
unexpected event of your skit? Think about it as the
turning point.
 Work on your skits.
 1-22-14: Write a paragraph summary of your
skit.
 Run through your skit. Make sure it is at
least 3 minutes long.
 You will be turning in a copy of your skit
when you present. You will get 10 points
extra credit if you present on Thursday.
 1-23-14: What did you learn through the
process of writing your skit?
 Presentations?
 1-24-14: What did you like about doing the skits?
What are your impressions of your classmates
skits?
 We will turn in Bell work after the presentations.