A Modest Proposal and Other Satires Lesson Plan

Introduction to Satire and Swift's Historical Context

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

To introduce students to the satirical form and the context of Swift's writing so as to enhance their understanding of "A Modest Proposal"

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.3 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.6

Structure:

This activity should be divided between a discussion of Swift's historical context and an introduction of the satirical form during Swift's time and today.

Spend approximately 10 minutes discussing Swift's historical context:

Using online resources such as the Encyclopaedia Britannica entries on Swift's life and the events of...