Step into the world of dystopian control — where social media ratings meet Big Brother.

This complete Black Mirror × 1984 Comparative Literature Unit invites students to think critically about technology, image, and power while engaging in meaningful, multimodal learning.

Designed for upper-secondary or advanced ESL learners (B2–C1), this 16-page resource blends film analysis, literary comparison, and reflective writing — all presented in a clean, cinematic layout that teachers love to use and students love to explore.

What’s Included

✅ 16 beautifully designed pages, organized for easy teaching flow

✅ Teacher & Student versions — dark pages for teacher reference, light pages for student printing

✅ Teacher Overview (2 pages) — unit summary, lesson flow, materials, timing, and assessment options

✅ Learning Objectives + Standards alignment page

✅ Pre-Viewing Discussion Activities — critical-thinking prompts and vocabulary work

✅ While-Viewing Tasks — character tracking, visual symbolism, and reaction writing

✅ Post-Viewing Reflection — connection to 1984 and modern digital culture

✅ Comparative Essay Planner — scaffolded thesis frames, guiding prompts, and sentence starters

✅ Three Assessment Options

 • Comparative Essay — surveillance, identity, and freedom

 • Creative Project — design your own dystopian society

 • Discussion / Video Reflection — connect to real-world technology and control

✅ Teacher Tips & Suggested Responses Page — differentiation strategies, time-savers, and discussion ideas

✅ Fully printable & digital-friendly PDF (flattened for clean printing)

Skills Developed

• Literary comparison and textual analysis

• Critical viewing and visual literacy

• Thematic synthesis between text and media

• Academic writing and argument structure

• Creative and reflective thinking

Perfect For

• IB / IGCSE / AP Literature classes

• Regular High school and AP English (Grades 10–12)

• Advanced ESL / EAL learners (B2–C1)

• Dystopian genre studies or media-literacy units

• Exam preparation and essay practice

Teacher-Friendly Design

• Dark pages = Teacher reference (digital-friendly)

• Light pages = Student handouts (print-friendly)

• Consistent fonts, subtle design cues, and clear headers for a professional classroom aesthetic

File Details

• 1 PDF Print file (16 pages, flattened, high quality)

• Size: 8.5” × 11” (U.S. Letter)

• Ready to print or project digitally

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