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Ms. Ross from Dobbs Ferry, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Always Feel Like Big Brother's Watching Me....

Help me give my students copies of George Orwell's 1984 so we can explore the intersection of technology, privacy, and personal freedom.

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  • $391 still needed

expires May 21

  • 1 donor
  • $391 still needed
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State-sponsored surveillance, technology gone awry, the spread of disinformation, and the use of gaslighting in order to control citizens are all issues that have been raised by my curious and intuitive special education students in our Title I-funded, special eduation school in our Special Act school district--even before mentioning 1984, George Orwell's classic novel. Their awareness of the world around them, and their desire to leave the world a better place than they found it, inspires many of our in-class discussions.

Reading 1984 in the safety of our classroom will give my students the ability to become better critical thinkers as they explore how media, language, and technology shape the world in which we live.

Studying 1984 gives kids a roadmap to analyze the relationship between truth and power. It gives them the opportunity to analyze language in order to understand how it can be used to influence others. Reading 1984 also helps solidify and expand media literacy skills. Book-based discussions on distinguishing legitimate news and trustworthy news sources from "fake news" will help students develop stronger media literacy skills.

Ms. Ross Dr Kenneth B Clark Academy Grades 9-12

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
1984: The Graphic Novel - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $18.24 14 $255.36
1984: 75th Anniversary • Amazon Business $5.99 14 $83.86

Materials cost

$339.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.05

Total project goal

$440.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $440.36

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $390.36

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