1984 Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle for High School (Set of 24)
Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of close reading analysis activities covering significant passages from George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. Every chapter is represented for a total of 24 close reading worksheets. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these activities, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author's diction and narrative techniques
Describe tone in context
Determine the functions of given passages
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare aspects of the Party's inner-workings to aspects of the Brotherhood's inner-workings
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, euphemism, symbolism, situational irony, and more
Consider themes in context
Conduct brief research on relevant topics, such as Nazi Germany's treatment of the Jews, and articulate historical parallels in the text
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
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