Update
10-06-2015
Content Type
Lesson Plan
Grade Level
Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Object Type
Website
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These lesson materials have students read George Orwell’s essay, “Shooting an Elephant,” and additional readings on the essay’s historical context. Students practice skills in critical analysis, interpretation, and literary analysis. Activities can be used in History, Social Studies, Literature, and Language Arts classes, and include links to additional materials.