- Read over the instructions and requirements for BOTH options for the project - begin thinking about which option you will select.
- Once you select an option, use the three questions at the bottom as a prewriting/planning step in the writing process.
- Identify the problem.
- Option A - State your satirical proposed solution (similar to Swift's "solution" in "A Modest Proposal") ... Option B - State what Swift's proposed solution was
- Option A - State your real world solutions to the problem ... Option B - state how you will connect your creative work with Swift's original essay (including the problem presented and his solution to the problem).
- You will need to create your pamphlet/brochure OR your menu or cookbook in Word so that you can share the finished work with me. When you open Word Online, scroll down and look for "See More Templates" and click on that link.
- Search for either "BROCHURE" or "MENU" or "COOKBOOK" to see available templates.
- BE AWARE that some of the existing templates might not provide adequate space for you to say what you need to say. You are responsible for making sure all requirements of the project are met and will need to edit or create within the template as necessary. You do have the option to create it all from scratch as well. The templates are there to help, but they do not change the requirements of the project,
- You received the handout in class detailing the information for the two options ... however, in the event you lose the handout, the details are below as well ..
- IT MUST TURNED IN OR SHARED ONLINE WITH ME BY Tuesday, January 23. You will have time in class today, Monday, and Tuesday to get it completed. I will be out of the classroom but on campus on Monday (in D110 ... down the hall and to the left) if you have questions then.
“A Modest Proposal” Writing
Project
OPTION A
Assignment: Write your own “modest
proposal” in which you present a problem, the proposal, and the benefits of
your proposal. This will take the form
of a pamphlet. Make sure to use methods
of satire: such as hyperbole, understatement, irony, incongruity, and fantasy. Remember, this proposal is supposed to be
satirical and outrageous, but is should be based in facts and statistics about
the problem.
Requirements:
____
A specific issue is being satirized
____
At least two methods of satire are used
____
The pamphlet is 2 pages in length
____
Appeals are used to lend credibility
____
Statistics and facts are included to lend credibility
____
Real solutions are offered
____
The pamphlet is neatly organized and constructed
____
The pamphlet has been edited to correct errors in grammar, usage, mechanics,
and sentence structure
Some ideas for a
“modest proposal”
teenage
pregnancy
death
penalty
steroids
drug
addiction
drunk
driving
road
rage
weapons
in school
insolent
students
rude
behavior
gang
violence
censorship
eating
disorders
poverty
starvation
homelessness
immigration
traffic
development
gas
prices
war
underage drinking
obesity
older
population
harassment
illegal
downloads
hate
crimes
media
influence
credit
card debt
global
warming
identity
theft
Aids
cancer
Answer
the following questions to help you focus your ideas and get you started on the
written portion of the project.
Your
problem is: _______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Your
solution is: ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Your
real solutions are: __________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
“A Modest Proposal” Writing
Project
OPTION B
Assignment: Make a creative addition to
Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” by building a menu or cookbook that piggy-backs off
what he started with and continues his theme and intent. Make sure to use methods of satire: such as
hyperbole, understatement, irony, incongruity, and fantasy. Remember, while satire is supposed to be
satirical and outrageous, it should still have clear, specific connections to
Swift’s original work.
Requirements:
____
Consistent with the issues that Swift satirizes
____
At least two methods of satire are used
____
The menu/cookbook is 2 pages in length
____
Appeals are used to lend credibility
____
Statistics and facts are included to lend credibility
____
Real solutions are offered
____
The menu/cookbook is neatly organized and constructed
____
The menu/cookbook has been edited to correct errors in grammar, usage,
mechanics, and sentence structure
Answer
the following questions to help you focus your ideas and get you started on the
written portion of the project.
The
identified problem is:
_________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
The
proposed solution is: _________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
How
does your creative take reflect/connect with the original work: _______________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
