In which John Green continues discussing George Orwell's 1984. Today we're talking about what the novel 1984 has to say about what some have called today's surveillance society. We'll also look at the idea that language can be used as a...

In which John Green returns for a dystopian new season of Crash Course Literature! We're starting with George Orwell's classic look at the totalitarian state that could be in post-war England. Winston Smith is under the eye of Big...

"1984" by George Orwell is a thought-provoking and unsettling novel that delves into the dangers of totalitarianism, manipulation of language, and the loss of individual freedom. Through a gripping narrative, Orwell challenges readers to...

Power, manipulation, and truth are major themes in George Orwell's novel "1984." In this video, we delve into the character of Big Brother as a symbol of control and surveillance, the concept of doublethink, and the manipulation of truth...

Tuberculosis had a big impact on George Orwell's life and on his novel "1984." Drawing parallels between Orwell's struggle with TB and the themes of isolation, surveillance, and control in the novel, it delves into how Orwell's personal...

The video explores George Orwell's novel "1984" and its themes of language manipulation, propaganda, and control. It highlights how the use of language, such as doublethink and newspeak, can be wielded as tools of power to shape and...

"1984" by George Orwell explores the dangers of totalitarianism through the story of Winston Smith in a society controlled by Big Brother. Drawing on Orwell's own experiences in the Spanish Civil War, the novel delves into themes of...

This video provides a creative and engaging way to help students understand and remember how to work with exponents. By using the analogy of Big Brother representing the base and Little Brother representing the power, the video...

Former NFL Football Player, Will Svitek, mentors kids who need companionship. The former Stanford Cardinal and Atlanta Falcons football player continues overcome his father’s death from cancer by becoming a mentor to a young child...

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The Telnet and SSH protocols enable techs to access and control hosts remotely using the command-line interface in Windows. Telnet offers no security. SSH connections are encrypted for better security.
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Me and My is a brightly illustrated picture book inspired by the loving relationship of the authors two children. While growing, learning, and exploring with her sons, the author realized that her boys were not just spending time...

Realising the value of kindness

Learning how to deal with a new young member of the family. A sister.

Why don’t the people of Oceania revolt against the Party and Big Brother?

This lesson explores the theme of power and totalitarianism in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Discover the Party’s tools of control, including the Thought Police...

James is super lucky – he’s about to be a big brother! It’s time for James to become a big boy. But how can he be a big boy if his mummy still dresses him? Join James as he learns to get dressed all by himself.
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In this video, the teacher explains how to organize ideas when writing to a prompt. The lesson covers the five steps of the writing process: understanding the question, brainstorming ideas, making a plan, writing sentences, and revising....

Should the US government be allowed to spy on its citizens to protect society as a whole? There are arguments for and against – but the Big Brother state isn't a conspiracy theory, it's real!

In this video, Melissa Ben-Ishay, President and Chief Product Officer of Baked by Melissa, recounts how she got started in her business after being fired from her job at an advertising agency. She shares the story of how she baked...

Social media giant Facebook is pushing facial recognition as a way to safeguard online identities, but is instead raising concerns over privacy in several sectors.

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George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey Part 2

Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in George Orwell’s ‘1984’.

Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs will...

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Don’t forget, Big Brother is watching you.

This lesson explores the theme of surveillance in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Uncover the different types of surveillance found in Airstrip One, including telescreens, the Thought Police and...