Syllabus:
In-depth look at satire
historical background of America in both WWII and post-WWII America
Class discussion, close-reading, analysis, dramatic readings
Journal-writing
Timed writes
Multiple choice practice
In-class final written essay
Related Links
Book/History overview by an AP history class:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/2552/main.html
WWII in Europe, Africa, and the Meditteranean:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/2691/etolink.htm
Units, Ships, and People in WWII:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/2691/unitlink.htm
WWII aircraft:
http://www.nasm.edu/galleries/gal205/gal205.html
Joseph Heller biography:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/writers/writer.asp?cid=90196
Study notes:
http://www.studyworld.com/studyworld_studynotes/complete/studynotes/Authors/about_joseph_heller.html
Sparks notes:
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/catch22/
Essay on satire:
http://www.essaybank.co.uk/free_coursework/1632.html
Article on political satire:
http://autism.about.com/library/weekly/aa011901b.htm
Project Satire:
http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/19.html
Irony central (just for fun!):
http://www.ironycentral.com/
Definition of irony:
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=irony
Barron's book notes:
http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/barrons/catch225.asp
Book notes:
http://www.bookrags.com/notes/c22/BIO.htm