George Orwell's "1984" and its term "Orwellian" have become integral to political and cultural dialogues. This lesson explores the evolution and misinterpretations of Orwellian concepts, analyzing their relevance to modern surveillance, truth manipulation, and political rhetoric.

Students will be able to: -Analyze the evolution of "Orwellian" in contemporary discourse. -Evaluate the relevance of Orwell’s themes in modern digital surveillance. -Critically assess the misuse of Orwellian concepts in political rhetoric. Students will know: -The original themes of Orwell's "1984". -Examples of misinterpretations and overuse of "Orwellian". -Current real-world applications and debates involving Orwellian concepts. Students will understand: -The implications of truth manipulation, privacy erosion, and state control as depicted in "1984". -The ethical considerations in referencing Orwell's work in technology and policy debates. -The importance of accurate interpretation of literary themes in shaping societal norms and policies.