SNL and Engaging with Current Events
In this lesson, students engage with a topic in current events by creating an SNL skit and providing comic relief to an otherwise serious subject.
Media
Some media may contain mature content. Discretion is advised when viewing with students.
Lesson Plan
Students should watch the provided videos and break into groups of six. They should then pick a topic in current events and create their own SNL skit that provides comic relief to an otherwise serious subject.
Discussion
Michelle is our resident social media guru, a trending fashion blogger and has a background in education policy, philanthropy and community development. Michelle received her Masters in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from The New School (no relation), and has gone on to work in the community with CBO’s such as Search and Care, an agency that provides social services in the NYC area. Here she assisted with fundraising and developing their social media platforms.