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Curated OER

"Shooting An Elephant": George Orwell's Essay on his Life in Burma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an essay by George Orwell's life in Burma and place it in its cultural and historical context. They identify the main points of the essay and Orwell's use of symbolism in the essay. They explain how each persuasive tool...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What "Orwellian" Really Means

For Students 9th - 10th
If you've watched the news or followed politics, chances are you've heard the term Orwellian thrown around in one context or another. But have you ever stopped to think about what it really means, or why it's used so often? Noah Tavlin...
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Other

Doubting Hall: The Novels of Evelyn Waugh

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a quick tour of several of Waugh's novels. The site provides the opening lines of the books, the setting, and a brief synopsis. Included are such works as "Decline and Fall," Black Mischief," and "The Loved Ones."