Crash Course
George Orwell's 1984, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 402
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...
Curated Video
Animal Farm: Orwell’s structural and stylistic choices
Pupil outcome: I can explain why Orwell has made specific choices about structure and style. Key learning points: - Orwell uses a simple and detached style to get his message across. - Orwell uses and subverts the conventions of a fairy...
Curated Video
Writing effective introductions and conclusions on 'Animal Farm'
Pupil outcome: I can write sophisticated introductions and conclusions about the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'. Key learning points: - Introductions and conclusions should follow a three part structure. - An excellent introduction...
Wonderscape
Decoding Paradoxes: Contradictions in Literature
This video explores paradoxes in literature, explaining how they present self-contradictory statements that reveal deeper truths. It discusses examples like "wise fool" and "bittersweet" and examines George Orwell's use of paradox in...
Curated Video
Theme Development
A video entitled “Theme Development” which explores specific examples of how the theme of a personal narrative can be indirectly conveyed.
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, Animal Farm - Plot Summary
Enjoy this iconic ‘Fairy Story’ brought to life before your very eyes! Although, is it really a ‘Fairy Story’? The animals of Manor Farm are fed up with being exploited, abused and neglected by humans. When Old Major, the wise old boar,...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, Animal Farm - Chapter 9-10 Summary
The animals suffer through another winter, hungrier and more exhausted than ever. However, the pigs are growing fat and multiplying in number. When the farm’s most dedicated comrade falls ill, the animals desperately call on the pigs to...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, Animal Farm - Chapter 7-8 Summary
The animals toil through a bitter winter to rebuild their ruined windmill - it’s a matter of honour! When a food shortage threatens the farm, Napoleon strikes a trade deal with the humans. How will the hens react to their harsh new...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, Animal Farm - Chapter 1-2 Summary
Mr Jones, owner of Manor Farm, is a cruel, lazy alcoholic. It’s time for a new regime! When Old Major offers the animals a wonderful vision of a future without Man, Mr Jones’ animals prepare for rebellion. The day comes when the animals...
Curated Video
The Modern JavaScript Bootcamp (2019) - Object Basics
In this video, you’re going to learn the basics of JavaScript objects. You’ll learn how to create a new object and how to read and modify your objects. This clip is from the chapter "JavaScript Objects" of the series "The Modern...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, Animal Farm - Chapter 3-4 Summary
The animals prove that they can run Animal Farm on their own, all under the friendly guidance of the pigs. In fact, the pigs are so clever and diligent, they now have their own headquarters and special meals to maintain their health....
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: George Orwell, Animal Farm - Chapter 5-6 Summary
Tensions mount between Napoleon and Snowball, Animal Farm’s cleverest pigs. When Snowball proposes they build a windmill, Napoleon responds in a way that leaves everyone in shock. Is Snowball a villain? When plans for the windmill...
Sky News
Protesters outside Dominic Cummings home
CLEAN: Exterior shots of protesters outside Dominic Cummings home following allegations of him breaking lockdown rules on 25 May 2020 in London, United Kingdom
Curated Video
PETA activist showers in public to highlight water waste
1. Tilt down shot from PETA activist taking a shower at roadside to curtain saying "1 kg of meat equals 1 year of showers"
2. Cutaway of photographers
3. Various of activist taking shower
4. Pan from traffic on road to the activist...
Press Association
"He should have resigned two days ago" says neighbour of Dominic Cummings
Protesters gather outside Dominic Cummings’ house in north London, bearing a quote from George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Includes interview with nearby resident Vivien Fraser. It comes following allegations that the Prime Ministers senior...
Press Association
Protesters descend on Dominic Cummings' home
Protesters have gathered outside the home of Dominic Cummings, the Prime Ministers senior aide. A sign bearing a quote from the George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm was used to criticise his actions following allegations that he breached...
The School of Life
George Orwell
Ordinary people, ordinary jobs, ordinary life. According to George Orwell it's the ordinary that should be the focus of literature. Introduce readers to this extraordinary writer with a short video that details how his life experiences...
TED-Ed
Animal Farm - Context and Background
George Orwell's allegorical Animal Farm is the focus of a video that introduces the concepts of political allegory and totalitarianism. A great way to generate interest in the novel.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Animal Farm: Analysis
How do you insult the Soviet Union and get away with it? Make them Animals! (No one will ever know). That was George Orwell's plan. And it worked! He was able to insult Marx, Lenin, Stalin, and Trotsky, while masking them as barn...