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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