1. warm up
2. Today we begin Swift?s A Modest Proposal p. 580
1. Read author biography on p. 564
2. Read ?The Sting of Satire? on p.592
3. Discuss Satire and Swift.  What do we remember from last week?

                                                               i.      SNL, Shrek2, Music

                                                              ii.      Harrison Bergeron- shows effects of attempts to equalize society, discredits egalitarians.  Mocking perspectives in society.  Who are today?s Handicapper Generals?  (suggestions) Are there handicapper generals in Swift?s essay? 

3. Refer back to PPT, notes on persona.
4. Read A Modest Proposal p. 580
1. While reading, create a column chart for Purpose, Targets, Techniques.
2. Note the historical references: differences between wealthy and the poor/ England?s control over Ireland. 
3. Answer ?s 1-3, 6, 10, 11, 12
4. Discuss.