Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children focuses on a short video designed to entice viewers to read Rushdie's award-winning novel.

Concepts

magical realism, indian history, india, colonialism, the british empire, british history, postmodern literature

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Instructional Ideas

• After watching the video, have groups debate whether the narrator has convinced them to read the novel

Classroom Considerations

• Knowledge of magical realism would be advantageous but not essential

Pros

• The resource includes a comprehension check as well as links to related articles and background information
• The resource customizable

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3