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This Gulliver’s Travels unit plan also includes:
- Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
- Animal Farm
- The Rape of the Lock
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- A Gut Visible All the Way from the 18th Century
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Gulliver's Travels tells the story of a man who goes on voyages and encounters strange people. A unit plan introduces readers to the classic text, as well as excerpts from other examples of sarcasm and satire, such as "A Modest Proposal" and Animal Farm. Daily tasks prepare learners for the summative unit assessments, including a culminating writing task and a cold-read task.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the descriptions given in the text to inspire drawings of the lands Gulliver visits
- Look for more modern pieces of satire from publications such as The Onion and Babylon Bee to include in the unit
Classroom Considerations
- Each daily task and summative assessment includes a list of Common Core standards that apply
Pros
- Lays out activities into 14 daily lessons
- Provides a focus and description for each lesson
Cons
- Lacks time limits for each lesson
Common Core
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