This teaching Guide for 1984 by George Orwell includes
Standards-Aligned Pre-Reading Activities and Ideas
Informational Text Articles and Questions
Author Biography and Questions on George Orwell
Notes on the genres of Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Dystopia
Informational/Historical Context notes and
Questions on Propaganda and Censorship
Glossary of Allusions and Terminology
Vocabulary lists with and without definitions
Anticipation/Reaction Activity to introduce themes and activate prior knowledge
Note-Taking and Summarizing Charts for each set of two chapters
Comprehension and Analysis Study Guide questions for each set of two chapters
Literature Activities every two chapters including lessons and activities on
Authors Purpose
Social and Historical Influences
Themes of Mind Control and Psychological Manipulation
Symbolism
Imagery
Characterization
Political Approach
Mood
Comparing Literary Works
Literary Archetypes
Character Development
Analyzing Quotations
Character Development
Language and Writing Lessons/Activities every two chapters with focus on
Word Origins
Spelling
Punctuation and Capitalization
Vocabulary in Context
Sentence Structure
Precise Word Choice
Modifying Nouns and Pronouns
Verbs and Verbals
Word Roots
Vocabulary Quizzes every four chapters
Three Final Tests, including one entirely Multiple Choice test
Essay: Why I Write by George Orwell
Reading/Comprehension Quizzes for every two-three chapters
Vocabulary Quick Reviews for extra credit or early finishers
Teacher's Guide, including
Sample Agenda and Teacher Notes
Summary of the Novel
CCSS-Based Post-Reading and Alternative Assessment Ideas and
Activities
CCSS-Based Essay Prompts and Writing Projects
Two Project Rubrics
Response to Literature Rubric
Complete Answer Key