Comedy Project: Lesson 4 - Old vs New

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COMEDY PROJECT

Parodies:

• Task 2

Old vs New 

• Task 1: Warming up
  
• Task 2: The Test of Time
• Task 3: Modern Family

You will need 2 Devices:

OR

Laptop in split screen

Parodies - Task 2

What is the definition of a parody?

How does family guy make a parody of the Film Taken?

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Old vs New: Task 1

Warming Up

You are now going to watch the two video clips and have a discussion afterwards.

Old vs New: Task 2

THE TEST OF TIME 

You are now going to watch a video clip from Friends.

00:00

Now you have watched the clips, answer the questions below in your workbooks:

Is there anything in either clips which you may find offensive?

Which stereotypes do we see?

Do you think these scenes should still be shown today?

Do you believe that these scenes are ok to watch since they were filmed in a different context?

What is the biggest difference with comedy shows you watch now?

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01:34

What problems do millennials have according to this video?

02:30

What is the influence of political correctness according to this video?

02:44

Why did Jerry Seinfeld stop performing?

03:08

What does Tim Young say about the difference between generations?

Old vs New - Task 3

DISCUSSION

MODERN FAMILY

Article 1

Article 2

1. Compare the two articles. Make three comparisons between the two articles. (Think of tone / opinion / structure / message)

2. Explain in your own words which five ways Modern Family used to change our view on family life. 

3. Explain what went wrong with Modern Family according to Letícia Magalhāes

3. The shows uses stereotypes and misinterpreted feminism and therefore don’t show modern and equal roles.  

1. ?

2. By trying to show modern day views on homosexuality, unconventional relationships, raising children, modern roles for women and adoption.  

Presentation Skills 

What makes a good presentation?

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FOR NEXT WEEK:

Finish all tasks from lesson 1-3

Make a presentation structure plan

Also: Know how to make comparisons