Dystopian Futures · Summer Term

Propaganda and Control

Analyzing how dystopian regimes use propaganda and censorship to maintain control.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the techniques used in dystopian propaganda to manipulate public opinion.
  2. Evaluate the impact of censorship on individual thought and collective memory.
  3. Compare the methods of control depicted in different dystopian texts.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Reading and Literary AnalysisKS3: English - Critical Literacy
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: Dystopian Futures
Period: Summer Term

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Document Mystery

Analyze evidence to solve a historical question

30–45 min

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Socratic Seminar

Deep discussion in inner/outer circles

30–60 min

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