U5-E2 To Answer The Big Question
Completion requirements
Use the Recipe for Funny Template to make your recipe.
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The Recipe for Funny template includes a Shopping List. You can tell your teacher which story has specific "ingredients", and where in the story the technique is used.
Unit 5
Make me laugh!
Assignment
Answer the Big Question
What is the recipe for funny? That is, what techniques do writers use to make their work funny?
Use the Recipe for Funny Template to make your recipe.
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- Download the document Recipe For Funny Template.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: When the download screen opens:
- Click the "Open with" button.
- Select "Adobe Reader".
- Click "OK".
- You will then be able to view the document Recipe For Funny Template.
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Remember that recipes include:
- ingredients - techniques used to create humour. (Techniques can be found on the corresponding Assignment Rubric.)
- quantity - how much of each technique you will use; arrange ingredients in order from the smallest amount to the largest
- steps to make the recipe - How do you use the techniques together?
- serving information - Who will like it best? When/where is it most suitable?
The Recipe for Funny template includes a Shopping List. You can tell your teacher which story has specific "ingredients", and where in the story the technique is used.
Include cooking terms if possible as you write your recipe for “Funny”. Some are included in the following list:
sprinkle with
add a dash
stir in
pour in
a cup of
a pinch of
add a dash
stir in
pour in
a cup of
a pinch of
chop
crush
spread
whip
simmer
boil
crush
spread
whip
simmer
boil
fry
roast
bake
toast
scald
hot/cold
roast
bake
toast
scald
hot/cold
cup
tablespoon
teaspoon
ounce
grams
liter
tablespoon
teaspoon
ounce
grams
liter
Save
How to save a file:
- Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
- Name your Recipe For Funny file in this format: jsmith_recipeforfunny and save the file to your Documents folder.
Throughout the unit, you learned and practiced new concepts and presentation formats. Now it's time to demonstrate or "sum up" your understanding of that information by submitting this assignment for a mark.
- Submit your Recipe for Funny Document now to your teacher for marking.
- Click Add Submission to upload your document.