Lesson Plan: Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift

Gulliver's Travels, based on the book by Jonathan Swift, adapted by John Escott, Illustrated by Kim Palmer, 1995, England: Brimax Books Ltd (0-86112-985-7)

To be read along with the original Gulliver's Travels

Grade Level-High School
Subject-English (frequently read in honors English classes)

Objectives and Goals

• To better understand the story of Gulliver's Travels
• To create a presentation depicting symbolism

Anticipatory Set:

• Remind students that this is an abridged version of the original text

Direct Instruction:

• Discuss Symbolism in the book

Guided Practice:

• Invite students to write different symbols and meanings found in the book on the board
• Answer any questions

Closure:

• Explain homework assignment

Independent Practice:

• Homework-Create a 5 minute presentation with a visual aide (mobile, poster, diorama)that explains at least 4 elements of symbolism in the story.  Feel free to use the illustrations seen in the abridged version to guide your visual aides.

Required Materials and Equipment:

• N/A

Assessment and Follow-Up:

• Present presentations
• Discuss the ideas students present
• If they receive a passing grade, then they have met the objectives.