Essential Questions:
1. How has satire evolved over time?
2. In what situations are satirical techniques frequently used?
3. What reading strategies can I use to navigate difficult texts?
4. What elements of satire can I use in my own writing?
A. Opening Assignments: AP Flashcards
Myths, Legends, and Folklore
a. Who was Jason?
b. Who was Jupiter?
c. Who was Lady Godiva?
d. Who was Laocoon?
e. Who was Midas?
B. Discuss "A Modest Proposal" in terms of your own writing. Analyze for style and structure
(periodic sentences, stacked clauses, tone).
C. Closing: Assign student satires. Go over assignment and rubric.
1. How has satire evolved over time?
2. In what situations are satirical techniques frequently used?
3. What reading strategies can I use to navigate difficult texts?
4. What elements of satire can I use in my own writing?
A. Opening Assignments: AP Flashcards
Myths, Legends, and Folklore
a. Who was Jason?
b. Who was Jupiter?
c. Who was Lady Godiva?
d. Who was Laocoon?
e. Who was Midas?
B. Discuss "A Modest Proposal" in terms of your own writing. Analyze for style and structure
(periodic sentences, stacked clauses, tone).
C. Closing: Assign student satires. Go over assignment and rubric.