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1984 Diary Entries Assignment Activity – Templates, Reflection Questions

Grade Level:

9-12

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Literary Analysis

Standards (CCSS)

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.6, W.9-10.3, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.9, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.9

Learning Expectations (Ontario)

A1: Developing and Organizing Content; A2: Using Knowledge of Form and Style; A3: Applying Knowledge of Conventions; B2: Interpreting Texts; B3: Analyzing Texts; C1: Speaking to Communicate

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Dive into characterization in 1984 with this engaging diary entry activity. Students write from the perspective of any character, exploring the novel’s context. Includes templates, reflection questions, a sharing guide, and assessment checklist.

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Description

Explore characterization in George Orwell’s 1984 using this Diary Entry Activity! This assignment will have students explore the context of 1984 from the perspective of any character of their choice. Includes diary entry templates, reflection questions, and a sharing and discussion guide.

 

Included with this 1984 Diary Entries Assignment:

  • 1984 Diary Entry Assignment Instructions – Editable & Ready-to-Print
  • Diary Entry Templates – Digital & Print
  • Diary Entry Reflection Questions – Digital & Print
  • Diary Entry Sharing and Discussion Guide – Digital & Print
  • Diary Entry Assessment Checklist – Digital & Print
  • Teacher Instructions for using this resource

 

How to use this 1984 Diary Entries Assignment:

In this activity, students will adopt the perspective of a character of their choice from George Orwell’s 1984. Through role-playing and writing diary entries to explore the context of 1984, students will also examine characterization within the novel. By immersing themselves in the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of Winston, Julia, O’Brien, or another pivotal figure, students will gain a deeper understanding of each character’s internal conflicts, motivations, and struggles in the oppressive world of 1984. This activity encourages critical thinking and creative expression, allowing students to step into the minds of Orwell’s characters while analyzing the novel’s dystopian themes.

Begin by distributing the Diary Assignment Instructions to provide students with a structured approach to the 1984 Diary Entries Assignment. These instructions introduce the purpose of diary writing, emphasizing how personal journals can serve as a means of self-expression, rebellion, or internal reflection—a central theme in 1984. Students will learn how Winston’s diary functions as a form of resistance against the Party, giving them insight into the risks and power of private thoughts in a totalitarian society. The guidelines in this handout outline specific requirements, such as the number of entries, length expectations, and focus areas for each entry. Additionally, this handout includes writing prompts and suggestions to help students develop their diary entries with depth and authenticity. The assignment instructions are available in both editable and ready-to-print formats, allowing teachers to customize the activity based on classroom needs and curriculum goals.

To facilitate this activity, Diary Entry Templates have been provided to help structure student writing. These templates encourage students to think about the tone, style, and language that align with their chosen character’s perspective. Whether students choose to write from Winston’s anxious and rebellious viewpoint, Julia’s pragmatic and defiant stance, or O’Brien’s cryptic and manipulative perspective, the templates will guide them in crafting authentic diary entries that reflect Orwell’s themes.

As extension activities, students can also complete the Diary Entry Reflection Worksheet and the Diary Sharing and Discussion Guide. The Diary Entry Reflection Worksheet encourages students to analyze their own writing by considering how their entries connect to the novel’s themes of surveillance, free thought, and psychological control. This reflection prompts them to assess how effectively they captured their character’s voice and whether their diary entries align with the novel’s dystopian setting.

The Diary Sharing and Discussion Guide provides an opportunity for collaborative learning. Students can share select diary entries with their peers, either through small-group discussions or class-wide presentations. This guide includes discussion questions and prompts to help students analyze each other’s work, compare different character perspectives, and engage in a deeper conversation about Orwell’s themes. Through this interactive element of the 1984 Diary Entries Assignment, students will develop a richer appreciation of the novel’s complex characters while honing their analytical and creative writing skills.

 

Kindly note that due to copyright restrictions, this resource is not editable. This is a common practice within the online marketplace in order to protect the clipartists and software providers that have authorized their intellectual property for the development of this resource.

 

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To access the digital version of these worksheets, simply follow the instructions within the resource to copy the files directly to your Google Drive®.

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