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Engaging with Swift's Proposals: Relevance in the 21st Century

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This lesson focuses on Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" and how its arguments can be applied to contemporary issues in the United States. Students will engage in a reflective exercise exploring the relevance of Swift's satire, considering aspects that resonate with today's societal challenges. Working in pairs, students will discuss and analyze rhetorical elements of the text, addressing specific questions to deepen their understanding. Additionally, students should prepare for a practice set to further enhance their writing and analytical skills.

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Engaging with Swift's Proposals: Relevance in the 21st Century

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  1. AP Language and Composition “It’s a ‘What-do-we-remember’ Wednesday!” May 6, 2009 Mr. Houghteling

  2. BellringerWrite your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Text-to-Self: What aspects of Swift’s proposal and argument can we take and use in the 21st Century United States? Describe and explain your response.

  3. Finishing “A Modest Proposal” • Work in pairs on: page 920—Questions for Discussion #2 and 6. page 921—Questions on Rhetoric and Style #2, 4, 9, and 11. These questions are due E.O.P.!

  4. Homework • Prepare yourself for an AP Lang Practice Set tomorrow.

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