Scaffolded High School English Resources
Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” is a brilliant example of satire. It blends dark humor with sharp social criticism and makes me laugh out loud every time. Teaching “A Modest Proposal” can be fun for...
Read More“A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift is a frequent flyer on classroom curriculums around the country. And for good reason! It’s funny, rigorous, and checks the box for World Literature courses. Its complexity, however, can...
Read MoreAs English teachers, we love satire! What’s not to enjoy when you’re reading funny, witty literature? However, when it comes to teaching satire, it’s not always a bunch of laughs. Satire is a complicated concept...
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