This .zip folder contains over 9 megs of handouts, assignments, quizzes, activities, literary criticism, et al. for George Orwell's 1984. As an added bonus, the file contains the list of great essay ideas for the novel that I'm currently selling separately--it's like getting it for free!
Please note that this product, like many of my others, is a compendium of resources, not a road map; there are no explicit directions on how to use the materials--there's just lots of materials for you to use, adapt, and deconstruct for your own classroom. You will see that I do, in fact, have a unit plan, but due to time constraints and the fact that I was working with a gifted class, the unit was more student-directed than you may be comfortable with (not to worry, there's plenty of things in here for a more traditional classroom). I will say, however, that my student-led jigsaw discussions were excellent.
I was amazed with the wealth of information that was provided with this download. Thank you.
August 17, 2011
Although I am a veteran, these resources are tremendously helpful to me, especially in teaching a novel for the first time. This is a terrific compilation from a dedicated teacher. Thank you very, very much.
June 25, 2009
Wow! what a wonderful collection of activities! I had so much fun just looking through everything. Thanks for the wonderful stuff and for the inspiration!! :)
April 30, 2009
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I've taught English at high schools in the Chicago suburbs and currently teach as an adjunct Comp/rhetoric instructor at area community colleges. I'm also currently a curriculum and assessment consultant and have worked with ACT, NAGB, McGraw Hill, MacNeil Lehrer Productions, Scott Foresman, and more.
