1984 Book 1 Quizzes, Close Reading Worksheets, Vocabulary Games, and Answer Keys
Evaluate reading comprehension, support vocabulary development, and promote critical thinking skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Book 1 of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. Plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, crossword puzzles, word search games, a vocabulary application activity, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will do the following:
Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Explore nuances in synonymous words
Discern the function of given passages
Consider the effects of diction and stylistic choices upon the reader
Conduct brief research on relevant topics
Activate knowledge of historical context (Nazi Germany's treatment of the Jews) and draw parallels to the Two Minutes Hate
Examine how characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony, paradox, metaphor, simile, symbolism, hyperbole, and more
Explore relevant themes in context
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
These resources may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these activities for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Resources are available for a variety of other engaging novels:
Evaluate reading comprehension, support vocabulary development, and promote critical thinking skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Book 1 of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. Plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, crossword puzzles, word search games, a vocabulary application activity, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will do the following:
Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Explore nuances in synonymous words
Discern the function of given passages
Consider the effects of diction and stylistic choices upon the reader
Conduct brief research on relevant topics
Activate knowledge of historical context (Nazi Germany's treatment of the Jews) and draw parallels to the Two Minutes Hate
Examine how characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony, paradox, metaphor, simile, symbolism, hyperbole, and more
Explore relevant themes in context
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
These resources may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these activities for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Resources are available for a variety of other engaging novels:
Evaluate reading comprehension, support vocabulary development, and promote critical thinking skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Book 1 of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. Plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, crossword puzzles, word search games, a vocabulary application activity, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will do the following:
Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Explore nuances in synonymous words
Discern the function of given passages
Consider the effects of diction and stylistic choices upon the reader
Conduct brief research on relevant topics
Activate knowledge of historical context (Nazi Germany's treatment of the Jews) and draw parallels to the Two Minutes Hate
Examine how characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony, paradox, metaphor, simile, symbolism, hyperbole, and more
Explore relevant themes in context
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
These resources may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these activities for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Resources are available for a variety of other engaging novels:
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