1984 - Lessons for Today Assembly Presentation

A school assembly PowerPoint, giving 10 lessons for today, from George Orwell’s book 1984,

This PowerPoint introduces students to the key themes and warnings from George Orwell’s 1984, presenting ten clear lessons about surveillance, propaganda, censorship, fear, and the erosion of personal freedom. It explains how the novel’s totalitarian world uses technology, language, and fear to control citizens, and draws strong parallels with modern issues such as data tracking, misinformation, political “spin”, and social-media echo chambers. Each lesson encourages critical thinking by highlighting the importance of individual thought, accurate historical records, independent judgement, and genuine human connection. The presentation concludes by reminding students that safeguarding freedom requires constant awareness, informed participation, and the courage to question authority—an essential message for young people growing up in a digital age.

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