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Why Should You Read “Midnight’s Children”?

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Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children focuses on a short video designed to entice viewers to read Rushdie's award-winning novel.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
magical realism, indian history, india, colonialism, the british empire, british history, postmodern literature
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Instructional Ideas
  • After watching the video, have groups debate whether the narrator has convinced them to read the novel
Classroom Considerations
  • Knowledge of magical realism would be advantageous but not essential
Pros
  • The resource includes a comprehension check as well as links to related articles and background information
  • The resource customizable
Cons
  • None
Common Core
SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3