Jonathan Swift
Lesson plans for
Gulliver's Travels
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Jonathan Swift
Biography and discussion of major works.
Close Reading Satire
This close reading strategy is discussed in the context of "A Modest Proposal" but will work with any piece of satire.
From Dr. Seuss to Jonathan Swift: Exploring the History behind the Satire
Students use
The Butter Battle Book
by Dr. Seuss as an introduction to satire. They explore historical allusions in that book and then in
Gulliver's Travels
. This lesson includes technology-integrated components.
Gulliver's Travels
Vocabulary, focus questions, additional links, classroom activities. Video available.
Gulliver's Travels
Analysis, commentary.
Vocabulary for Gulliver's Travels :
Words are presented in context and with definitions. Click on a word for pronuncation, examples of recent use, more.
Gulliver's Travels
Text of the novel in multiple formats, including EPUB and Kindle.
Tee-Hee T.V.: Exploring Satire by Creating Original Television Parodies
Students learn about satire and develop original television shows that parody existing programs.
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