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Updated in 2024! This modern novel study includes literary analysis activities, an escape room game, chapter discussion questions, a pacing guide, and everything you need to dive deep into 1984 by George Orwell. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!
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Included with this George Orwell’s 1984 Novel Study:
- Bell Ringer Comprehension Quizzes for Each Chapter – Digital & Print
- Chapter Comprehension and Discussion Questions – Digital & Print
- Symbolism Graphic Organizers – Digital & Print
- Modern Parallels Literary Analysis Activity – Digital & Print
- Propaganda Lesson & Book Advertisement Assignment – Digital & Print
- Media Literacy Lesson and Social Media Analysis Activity – Digital & Print
- Guided Reading Questions for Goldstein’s Book – Digital & Print
- Song Lyric Analysis Activity to Teach Theme in 1984 – Digital & Print
- Interactive Map of Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia – Digital & Print
- Literary Analysis Activity for “The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism” – Digital & Print
- Literary Analysis Activity for “Politics and the English Language” – Digital & Print
- Diary Entry Writing Assignment – Digital & Print
- Hyperlinks to Supplementary Resources
- Escape Room Review Activity – Digital & Print
- Final Test – Editable & Ready-to-Print
- Editable 4-Level Rubrics – PDF and Google Docs®
- Detailed Answer Keys
- Teacher Instructions for using these resources
Resources Included with this George Orwell’s 1984 Novel Study:
1984 by George Orwell is a classic dystopian novel recounting one man’s rebellion against an oppressive and restrictive regime. Rich with parallels to historical and modern societies, this story highlights themes surrounding propaganda, surveillance, misinformation, and mass control.
This rigorous and engaging novel study will help students gain deeper access to the theories and concepts of this brilliant novel. This bundle is freshly updated, no-prep, and ready-to-print! Follow the pacing guide included with this unit to guide you through the following resources:
Includes 48 close reading comprehension questions in total! Encourage students to avoid online summaries and read George Orwell’s 1984 with attention to detail using these chapter-by-chapter bell ringer quizzes.
These reading questions are developed to assess a student’s close reading of the text and quiz aspects of the novel’s plot summary. In order to motivate students to read George Orwell’s 1984 with attention to detail, they have taken online summaries into consideration and ask questions that can only be answered by reading the novel.
Help students gain a deeper understanding of George Orwell’s 1984 with these chapter comprehension questions and discussion prompts! Includes digital workbooks for online learning.
Each chapter includes both comprehension questions and discussion prompts. The comprehension questions will evaluate students’ knowledge and understanding of the chapter and explore character development, recurring symbols, and the plot summary. The discussion questions will prompt students to analyze larger themes, symbolism, literary elements and devices, character relationships and more.
Orwell’s use of symbolism draws attention to the dark realities of this dystopian society in a subtle yet meaningful way. Scaffold close reading and inquiry-based literary analysis using the activities in this resource.
The Symbol Tracker Graphic Organizer has students analyze each symbol by considering the text evidence, description, important characteristics, and associated themes of each symbol. Using this information, they are then prompted to write an analysis paragraph about the symbol.
There are two assessments included in this symbolism activity for George Orwell’s 1984:
- The first involves developing and delivering a slideshow presentation about one symbol. This assignment is a great option for students tracking symbols within the novel in groups.
- The second assignment is an essay writing prompt related to symbolism in 1984; this is a great option for students tracking symbols independently.
How does 1984 relate to real life? This activity prompts students to define key concepts in 1984, including “Doublethink,” “The Ministry of Peace,” “The Ministry of Truth,” “the Telescreen,” and “Big Brother.” These concepts have been paired with a variety of articles and external sources to establish modern parallels between Orwellian theory and our current world.
These modern parallels critically examine the oil and gas industry, imperial cults, social media, real-world propaganda, and modern warfare.
Propaganda is a key theme in George Orwell’s 1984 and a valuable lesson to explore with students, especially as it relates to advertising! Teach students to identify common elements of propaganda and apply these concepts to create their own book advertisement for the novel 1984.
In this lesson, students will learn about the common elements of propaganda and the characteristics of persuasive language to create their own book advertisement for George Orwell’s 1984. This activity is a great way to explore the themes, plot, and character profiles of the novel, connecting them to the larger motifs of the story.
Teach students to identify fundamental elements of media literacy and apply these concepts to their own social media analysis.
In this lesson, students will learn about the common elements of media literacy and explore a framework that can be applied to any media source. Students will then practice media literacy by evaluating a social media source of their choice. This activity is a great way to teach students how to navigate online spaces and evaluate the media sources they encounter.
Explore themes of surveillance, control, and rebellion in 1984 using this song analysis lesson and activity! Practice annotating with the worksheets and graphic organizers provided.
With this lesson, you can make connections between your language arts curriculum and your students’ personal interests. Students will explore themes from George Orwell’s 1984 by analyzing song lyrics related to surveillance, control, and rebellion.
Dense with theory, this section of the text can be a challenge for students; however, it serves as the foundation of the novel and is therefore important to read closely.
With the help of these guided reading comprehension questions, students will be prompted to pay close attention to the key areas of this manuscript to gain a deeper understanding of Goldstein’s book.
This resource is divided into three parts:
–Part A includes 13 comprehension questions. These guided reading questions prompt students to think deeply about different aspects of Goldstein’s theory and communicate their knowledge and comprehension in their own words. These questions analyze the following aspects of George Orwell’s 1984:
- Definitions of key terms and phrases including “oligarchical collectivism,” “doublethink,” “War is Peace,” and more
- Characteristics of war over time
- The goals of the Party
- The characteristics of Big Brother
- Class distinctions and relationships between classes
- And more!
– Part B includes a blank interactive map that prompts students to identify the boundaries of Oceania, Eastasia, and Eurasia.
– Part C has students analyze different literary devices within Goldstein’s book, including:
- Aphorism
- Analogy
- Personification
- Metaphor
- And more!
George Orwell’s essay, “Politics and the English Language,” is an insightful exploration of the signification of language and how it can become construed to serve a political agenda. Orwell aims to encourage his audiences to think deeply about the use of particular diction and figurative language to avoid the collapse of the English language.
This essay is a challenging read for students but serves as a useful lesson for young readers and writers alike. You can encourage your students to read slowly and mindfully; with the use of this guide, they will be guided to conceptualize the political power of language.
Part A of this resource has students examine “Politics and the English Language” from a figurative and rhetorical angle through a series of question prompts.
Part B prompts students to write a comparison between this essay and one of two applicable texts – Orwell’s “Principles of Newspeak” or Harry Truman’s “Statement Announcing the Use of the A-Bomb at Hiroshima.” Links to these supplementary resources have been provided.
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.
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.
This 1984 escape room game challenges students to solve different puzzles to review their knowledge and understanding of George Orwell’s novel. Use this escape room challenge as a final test review or to consolidate your 1984 novel study!
In order to escape from Room 101, students must complete 6 Interactive Puzzles. These tasks are all based on the novel and include evaluating true and false statements, completing a Newspeak word search, sequencing events, solving symbol riddles, matching quotes to characters, and decoding an encrypted message. Each puzzle is designed to engage students and reinforce their knowledge of 1984 in a challenging way.
Includes digital & no-prep options! This unit test offers an editable question bank for George Orwell’s 1984, featuring a variety of question types to choose from. Assess students’ comprehension, understanding, and higher-level thinking skills with these 95 question options to select from!
This editable test question bank for George Orwell’s 1984 includes seven sections: true or false, multiple-choice, speaker and quotation matching, vocabulary, enumeration, short-answer comprehension questions, and long-answer/essay prompts for literary analysis.
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See what other teachers are saying about this 1984 Novel Study:
“Each one of the resources included in this bundle was incredibly rich and innovative. My students gained a deep understanding of the novel without feeling bogged down by chapter-by-chapter questions to answer. At the end of the year, several students mentioned this novel to be their favorite. On its own, 1984 is fantastic, but my students don’t typically respond to it this way. Thank you for this magnificent collection of activities!”
– Ben A.
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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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Alicia C. (verified owner) –
I like the short bell ringers and the map project
Alicia C. (verified owner) –
I like the short bell ringers and the map project
Dana C. (verified owner) –
Love the close reading activity of Oligarchical Collectivism, esp the global map. The symbol tracker was also a great activity. Definitely worth the purchase for me.
Dana C. (verified owner) –
Love the close reading activity of Oligarchical Collectivism, esp the global map. The symbol tracker was also a great activity. Definitely worth the purchase for me.
Jessica G. (verified owner) –
Excited to use these resources next semester!
Jessica G. (verified owner) –
Excited to use these resources next semester!
Christina F. (verified owner) –
Love this!
Words and Wizardry (verified owner) –
Lots of good ideas here to pick and choose from
Erika W. (verified owner) –
I was able to utilize several parts to develop my 1984 unit and help students gain a deeper understanding of the text.
Todd C. (verified owner) –
My students enjoyed this resource, even my reluctant learners.
Todd C. (verified owner) –
My students enjoyed this resource, even my reluctant learners.
Sheila T. (verified owner) –
Thank you. This helped me update my current novel unit.
Sheila T. (verified owner) –
Thank you. This helped me update my current novel unit.
The Curriculum Studio (verified owner) –
This resource is EXACTLY what I was looking for. A novel study that is engaging AND geared towards preparing my AP students for their exam. The rigor is up to snuff and the ease of use is outstanding. Thanks again!!
Clayton K. (verified owner) –
Very helpful!
Clayton K. (verified owner) –
Very helpful!
Annie (verified owner) –
Thank you for such a thorough and well-planned product. My students love the contents covered in this resource!
Annie (verified owner) –
Thank you for such a thorough and well-planned product. My students love the contents covered in this resource!
Reilly W. (verified owner) –
This was a helpful resource!
Reilly W. (verified owner) –
This was a helpful resource!
Nicole C. (verified owner) –
This is a great resource for engaging activities. Students really enjoyed working through the creative activities!!
Nicole C. (verified owner) –
This is a great resource for engaging activities. Students really enjoyed working through the creative activities!!
Mandy F. (verified owner) –
Our school is working with a hybrid model, so I have students in person and online. This has been a great resource to use in person or through my Google Classroom. I have been using it with my AP Lit students and I think the activities really help us focus on the necessary elements of literature. I have also been using the quizzes as quick reading checks and the comprehension questions as discussion questions. Thank you for sharing your unit!!!
Mandy F. (verified owner) –
Our school is working with a hybrid model, so I have students in person and online. This has been a great resource to use in person or through my Google Classroom. I have been using it with my AP Lit students and I think the activities really help us focus on the necessary elements of literature. I have also been using the quizzes as quick reading checks and the comprehension questions as discussion questions. Thank you for sharing your unit!!!
LindaSue A. (verified owner) –
Easily adaptable for my English Language Learners. Great resource pack and activities.
John A. (verified owner) –
Fantastic set of resources!
John A. (verified owner) –
Fantastic set of resources!
JuniorAdventures (verified owner) –
Love how this is broken down into sections. Super easy to follow.
JuniorAdventures (verified owner) –
Love how this is broken down into sections. Super easy to follow.
Erin W. (verified owner) –
I hadn’t ever taught 1984, and it had been about 13 years since I read the novel myself. This was a lifesaver as I was trying to juggle book groups and keep up with reading three novels to stay ahead of my students.
Erin W. (verified owner) –
I hadn’t ever taught 1984, and it had been about 13 years since I read the novel myself. This was a lifesaver as I was trying to juggle book groups and keep up with reading three novels to stay ahead of my students.
Julie Lynn M. (verified owner) –
Tremendous help!
Julie Lynn M. (verified owner) –
Tremendous help!
Deanna T. (verified owner) –
These resources are helpful to add to another unit that I purchased. Right now, I am still using them, so far all is useful. Thanks!
Deanna T. (verified owner) –
These resources are helpful to add to another unit that I purchased. Right now, I am still using them, so far all is useful. Thanks!
Jennifer W. (verified owner) –
Thank you! We’ve been working our way through the book and I love the various exercises by chapter(s) to ensure understanding of the novel. The pages take us through the questions needed to be understood while also engaging the student in additional conversations regarding the authors depiction of the times and meaning behind them!
Jennifer W. (verified owner) –
Thank you! We’ve been working our way through the book and I love the various exercises by chapter(s) to ensure understanding of the novel. The pages take us through the questions needed to be understood while also engaging the student in additional conversations regarding the authors depiction of the times and meaning behind them!
Barb T. (verified owner) –
These activities were a refreshing approach to our novel study. I really enjoyed teaching with these!
Barb T. (verified owner) –
These activities were a refreshing approach to our novel study. I really enjoyed teaching with these!
Chantel S. (verified owner) –
I cannot say enough great things about this novel study unit. The activities were so creative and thought-provoking without spoon-feeding this novel to students. I was so impressed with how my students responded to everything! They dug so deep and truly enjoyed all of these … thank you so much!!!
Chantel S. (verified owner) –
I cannot say enough great things about this novel study unit. The activities were so creative and thought-provoking without spoon-feeding this novel to students. I was so impressed with how my students responded to everything! They dug so deep and truly enjoyed all of these … thank you so much!!!
Jose A. (verified owner) –
This made online learning that much better. It was a little easier for the students to grasp.
Jose A. (verified owner) –
This made online learning that much better. It was a little easier for the students to grasp.
Sam A. (verified owner) –
Not your typical TPT novel study. These activities were outstanding! The symbol tracker was an exciting replacement for chapter-by-chapter questions. I had students write an essay about their symbol as a summative assessment.
Sam A. (verified owner) –
Not your typical TPT novel study. These activities were outstanding! The symbol tracker was an exciting replacement for chapter-by-chapter questions. I had students write an essay about their symbol as a summative assessment.
Elizabeth V. (verified owner) –
My seniors found these engaging
Elizabeth V. (verified owner) –
My seniors found these engaging
The Social Studies Weaver (verified owner) –
This has been a great resource to help focus our novel study.
The Social Studies Weaver (verified owner) –
This has been a great resource to help focus our novel study.
ELAted in the Middle (verified owner) –
I used this at the very start of the pandemic, and it was a life-saver when we suddenly switched to distance learning.
ELAted in the Middle (verified owner) –
I used this at the very start of the pandemic, and it was a life-saver when we suddenly switched to distance learning.
Yvonne M. (verified owner) –
This has some nice activities for the students to help learn the story.
Yvonne M. (verified owner) –
This has some nice activities for the students to help learn the story.
Ben A. (verified owner) –
Each one of the resources included in this bundle was incredibly rich and innovative. My students gained a deep understanding of the novel without feeling bogged down by chapter-by-chapter questions to answer. At the end of the year, several students mentioned this novel to be their favorite. On its own, 1984 is fantastic, but my students don’t typically respond to it this way. Thank you for this magnificent collection of activities!
Ben A. (verified owner) –
Each one of the resources included in this bundle was incredibly rich and innovative. My students gained a deep understanding of the novel without feeling bogged down by chapter-by-chapter questions to answer. At the end of the year, several students mentioned this novel to be their favorite. On its own, 1984 is fantastic, but my students don’t typically respond to it this way. Thank you for this magnificent collection of activities!
Catherine A. (verified owner) –
This unit helped to lead a great study of 1984.
Catherine A. (verified owner) –
This unit helped to lead a great study of 1984.
Ms. Waldamanns (verified owner) –
A great resource for pre-planning!
Ms. Waldamanns (verified owner) –
A great resource for pre-planning!
Nathanael B. (verified owner) –
Great resource and really gets into the novel with some great projects
Nathanael B. (verified owner) –
Great resource and really gets into the novel with some great projects
Angela T. (verified owner) –
I specifically used the “bell ringers” as jumping off points for certain lessons
Angela T. (verified owner) –
I specifically used the “bell ringers” as jumping off points for certain lessons
Marcie M. (verified owner) –
This is a thorough and engaging novel study.
Marcie M. (verified owner) –
This is a thorough and engaging novel study.
The English Teacher Guy (verified owner) –
I used this resource in the classroom and it went over very well. I like how organized and rigorous the materials are. Thank you!
The English Teacher Guy (verified owner) –
I used this resource in the classroom and it went over very well. I like how organized and rigorous the materials are. Thank you!
Jessica E. (verified owner) –
Great resource really easy to use!
Donna R. (verified owner) –
Very useful material!
Donna R. (verified owner) –
Very useful material!
Carrie G. (verified owner) –
Love this resource. Easy to use and easy to follow.
Carrie G. (verified owner) –
Love this resource. Easy to use and easy to follow.
Diane C. (verified owner) –
I was able to use the discussion questions in my lesson plans! Very easy to follow and great bell ringers!
Diane C. (verified owner) –
I was able to use the discussion questions in my lesson plans! Very easy to follow and great bell ringers!
Deziree G. (verified owner) –
My students love this thank you
DJ K. (verified owner) –
There is so much available on 1984 that is somewhat difficult to be unique. What I liked about this resource was the updated part on “modern parallels.”
DJ K. (verified owner) –
There is so much available on 1984 that is somewhat difficult to be unique. What I liked about this resource was the updated part on “modern parallels.”
Katherina K. (verified owner) –
This was a big help in getting me going with the novel.
Katherine G. (verified owner) –
This resource helped me plan my lessons efficiently. I was rushed coming into this semester, but the planning sheet saved the day! I especially love the guided reading questions and used them to accompany my students comprehension of the novel. I recommend using the Links to articles included. Very helpful.
Katherine G. (verified owner) –
This resource helped me plan my lessons efficiently. I was rushed coming into this semester, but the planning sheet saved the day! I especially love the guided reading questions and used them to accompany my students comprehension of the novel. I recommend using the Links to articles included. Very helpful.
Kaye L. (verified owner) –
Some of my juniors read this novel in literature circles, and these activities kept them on task and engaged.
Kaye L. (verified owner) –
Some of my juniors read this novel in literature circles, and these activities kept them on task and engaged.
Alexis D. (verified owner) –
This unit was so helpful!! I’ve been out on maternity leave and it was really easy to assign and have the kids follow the plan without me being here. I recommend this to anyone who’s working on 1984.
Jeremy C. (verified owner) –
This is a wonderful way to dive deep into a classic. Thank you.
Jeremy C. (verified owner) –
This is a wonderful way to dive deep into a classic. Thank you.
Blythe T. (verified owner) –
Many of the activities were useful and helped me to create engaging lessons. A few were a little bit less engaging, and I ended-up selecting the ones that worked best. But some of those were very good!
Blythe T. (verified owner) –
Many of the activities were useful and helped me to create engaging lessons. A few were a little bit less engaging, and I ended-up selecting the ones that worked best. But some of those were very good!
Kelly B. (verified owner) –
This resource was very helpful. I liked that it included parallels with the book and society today. Thanks.
KellyJo S. (verified owner) –
I used these are a resource for stations! Great purchase!
KellyJo S. (verified owner) –
I used these are a resource for stations! Great purchase!
Ashton P. (verified owner) –
This was useful supplementary material for my 9th grade students in Literature.
Amber R. (verified owner) –
My students were very interested in the modern parallels and the breakdown of the “book” by Emmanuel Goldstein. The discussion and comprehension questions kept the students engaged for every single chapter and reading assignment. I highly recommend this resource as a foundation for a 1984 unit. I do have to admit that I supplemented a bit with other resources, but not to a large extent.
Ben L. (verified owner) –
Excellent resource. Very engaging. The students really enjoyed using it.
Jillian H. (verified owner) –
Very happy with this novel unit. It was easy to use and I was appreciative of the hyperlinks to google forms instead of having to use a bunch of paper packets.
Sarah H. (verified owner) –
This was just what I needed to work through the novel with my seniors!
Megan MC. (verified owner) –
This creator is absolutely amazing and I’ve used her stuff for many units
That Homeschool Life (verified owner) –
Thank you! I enjoyed using this resource with my children.
Rebecca G. (verified owner) –
Excellent resource! Helped me navigate my first time teaching 1984.
Krystena M. (verified owner) –
My students loved this resource and I appreciated the Google Doc format as well as the PDF version! Very thorough and allows students to work at their own pace as well as with small groups. Lots of engaging and thought provoking activities. Great resource!
Jaime M. (verified owner) –
This was a great resource for studying 1984. My students were engaged and it was easy to use.
Pen and Sword (verified owner) –
This resource was VITAL to teaching 1984 with my students. I found it to be a great help in getting them talking and engaging with the text. It also made my life a whole lot easier.
Ms. J (verified owner) –
Thank you for the resource! I used this as I read through the abridged version with my students.
Ms. J (verified owner) –
Thank you for the resource! I used this as I read through the abridged version with my students.
Amber S. (verified owner) –
Great resource and super helpful. My students really liked this unit. Thank you
Stephanie A. (verified owner) –
This was a great resource – very comprehensive with a variety of activities!
Justin T. (verified owner) –
My students loved working through this unit. It is broken up into digestible chunks that really help my student’s comprehension.
Sarah D. (verified owner) –
This resource helped me prep for teaching 1984 for the first time in my 12th grade British Literature course. The symbol tracker material was especially helpful. Very well-organized with enticing graphics.
Sarah D. (verified owner) –
This resource helped me prep for teaching 1984 for the first time in my 12th grade British Literature course. The symbol tracker material was especially helpful. Very well-organized with enticing graphics.
Amanda M. (verified owner) –
This saved me so much time as I was preparing for maternity leave. I’ve heard great things from my students at how engaging this curriculum is. I highly recommend it!
Alice L. (verified owner) –
The unit is valid for 1984. My students enjoyed parallel to modern events. I graduated in 1984 and was able to relate the content better.
Jason R. (verified owner) –
Resource aligned with state ELA standards and was engaging for the students.
Jason R. (verified owner) –
Resource aligned with state ELA standards and was engaging for the students.
Amber S. (verified owner) –
Great resource to help with som of the difficult concept of the book.
Jessica A. (verified owner) –
I used this resource with my English 4 students. It worked great with our novel and students were able to dig deeper into the plot, theme, and characters.
Ashley B. (verified owner) –
This is a great novel unit! There are a variety of engaging lessons and activities which contribute to students’ understanding of the text. Highly recommend!
Diva Day GA (verified owner) –
This was useful in teaching the novel for the first time. The material I used was great. Some of it I chose not to use because it did not fit my style – but that does not mean there is anything wrong with it.
Diva Day GA (verified owner) –
This was useful in teaching the novel for the first time. The material I used was great. Some of it I chose not to use because it did not fit my style – but that does not mean there is anything wrong with it.
Heather K. (verified owner) –
This is a very thorough resource. I especially love the bell ringers, the comprehension and discussion questions. Thank you for taking the time to make this. It has saved a lot of time, and I could focus on teaching it well to my students.
Heather K. (verified owner) –
This is a very thorough resource. I especially love the bell ringers, the comprehension and discussion questions. Thank you for taking the time to make this. It has saved a lot of time, and I could focus on teaching it well to my students.
Angie L. (verified owner) –
SUCH a time-saver for me – thank you so much. These resources kept my seniors engaged in the novel throughout our study.
Joel M. (verified owner) –
Very good resource to help with the comprehension of this unit.
Joel M. (verified owner) –
Very good resource to help with the comprehension of this unit.
That English Teacher Lady (verified owner) –
This was an incredibly useful resource in my classroom.
Stephanie M. (verified owner) –
A great resource to start building my unit for 1984!
Lisa E. (verified owner) –
Excellent resource for teaching 1984. My students loved the activities!
Lisa E. (verified owner) –
Excellent resource for teaching 1984. My students loved the activities!
Sarah A. (verified owner) –
I am very happy with this resource and appreciate the time and effort that went into it so that I don’t have to recreate the wheel!
Amy P. (verified owner) –
I could not use some of the resources, but I used the symbol tracker as a journal to document reading and notes for the novel. I gave small groups or pairs of students a particular symbol to track and report on during class each week. Our homeschool co-op meets weekly, so much work is completed between sessions. This was a fun way to track reading that wasn’t repetitive. Thank you!
Ryan H. (verified owner) –
Fantastic resource, with terrific depth. Purchase with confidence.
Ryan H. (verified owner) –
Fantastic resource, with terrific depth. Purchase with confidence.
Tara H. (verified owner) –
I used this with my son at home during this language arts unit. It was a very helpful packet, and provided lots of guidance. I was very thankful for the bell ringer questions. Thank you for a great resource!
Courtney L. (verified owner) –
This is my first time teaching 1984 and this resource provides great lessons to easily implement in the classroom. The suggested pacing guide is an added benefit.
Jess M. (verified owner) –
This was a good resource to help prep for a new unit!
Ashley Marie P. (verified owner) –
This is a comprehensive unit that fully covers 1984. I did have to adapt it slightly since my classes are blocked schedule but it’s been working well.
Ashley Marie P. (verified owner) –
This is a comprehensive unit that fully covers 1984. I did have to adapt it slightly since my classes are blocked schedule but it’s been working well.
Literature and Language Lessons (verified owner) –
I love this resource! I was asked to teach a novel study on 1984, a week before the class started! I also had never read the novel before, and I really needed a resource. This bundle has been incredible. My students are so engaged, and it goes in-depth without being overwhelming. It definitely works for both my strong and not quite as strong students. I really love how well organized it is too. This has saved me so much time. Thank you!!
Katrina M. (verified owner) –
There are so many great activities. I had a hard time decided which I would skip and which I just had to include.
Melanie C. (verified owner) –
I ended up buying this unit after purchasing another popular novel study for 1984 that was not landing well with my students. This unit was very engaging and well worth the investment. Students loved it.
Morgan G. (verified owner) –
Awesome novel study! We just finished the book advertisement which students really enjoyed. The lessons and activities for this bundle are very modern and engaging for teenagers, and they were received well by my juniors. They really got into the connections to music and social media.
Leah L. (verified owner) –
This novel unit was great. I’m excited to use it again. Thank you!
Jamie A. (verified owner) –
Our curriculum for this book was pretty dry. This made a great supplement. The students were more engaged. Thank you!
May L. (verified owner) –
Comprehensive bundle. I didn’t get to use all the resources but helped me create an inclusive learning environment.
Emily C. (verified owner) –
I needed to revamp my 1984 unit & this was super helpful. Everything was so easy to follow and tweak if needed
The Reignited Teacher –
Thank you, this resource helped this 1st year high school teacher!
Mr. Ransoms Room –
I love this resource for 1984! It’s straightforward to use and really pushes students to think critically about what they’re reading. I used it alongside the novel and class discussion, and it helped students break down Orwell’s language while encouraging them to dig into the themes of surveillance, truth, and control. What I appreciate most is its versatility—I could assign it in parts or as a whole, and my students worked diligently and stayed engaged throughout the period. This single resource made a challenging text more approachable while still driving students to analyze Orwell’s deeper message.
Madelyn F. –
This resource covers so many aspects of the novel, is easy to use, and contains engaging activities for students! I will be using this resource again!
Jenna C. –
This unit has exceeded every expectation I had. It’s incredibly thorough, thoughtfully structured, and truly a dream to teach. The level of organization and depth in the materials made it such a rewarding experience to work through. In fact, there was so much meaningful content that I found myself having to leave a few things out—not because they weren’t valuable, but simply because there wasn’t enough time to fit it all in!
Jennifer K. –
This bundle has a vast array of activities. Student enjoyed the escape room. Had a bit of trouble locating some of the items listed in the pacing guide but pretty well organized overall. I would have liked to be able to edit several of the items to be specific for my student however I understand there was some authorization issues with that. I wish I had realized that prior to purchase but it was listed in the description. My fault for not seeing it. Student enjoyed the escape room. Had a bit of trouble locating some of the items listed in the pacing guide but pretty well organized overall.
Samantha D. –
It has been a while since I have taught 1984 and this was a great source to get me started. It had more content than I had time for, but I was able to pick and choose the resources that were most beneficial to my students and my goals.
Taysha B. –
Loved this. It aligned well with my learning goals and was super easy to implement. My students were engaged and the discussion prompts were thoughtful and age appropriate.
David R. –
I am teaching 1984 for the 3rd year, and this is by far my favorite unit! There is so much, and it has great resources to use as supplementals, rather than to keep giving comprehension questions and move on.
Brianne D. –
Lots of really great activities to get students analyzing 1984 beyond simple chapter questions!