Symbols in 1984 George Orwell - Symbolism Graphic Organizer - Assignment, Rubric
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Updated in 2022! Explore symbolism in George Orwell’s 1984 using this symbol tracker graphic organizer. Includes an informational handout, symbolism worksheets, assignment instructions, and an editable rubric. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!
Included with this Symbolism Graphic Organizer for 1984 by George Orwell:
✏️ Symbolism Activity Informational Handout - Digital & Print
✏️ Symbol Tracker Graphic Organizer - Digital & Print
✏️ Symbolism in 1984 Assignment Instructions - Editable & Ready-to-Print
✏️ Symbolism in 1984 Essay Writing Prompt - Editable & Ready-to-Print
✏️ 4-Level Rubrics - Editable & Ready-to-Print
✏️ Teacher Instructions for using this resource
How to use these Symbolism Activities for George Orwell’s 1984:
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.
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 analysis using the activities in this resource.
You can begin this activity by reading through the Informational Handout together. This handout identifies different symbols in 1984 and encourages students to also search for symbols of their own discovery. Using the example of Winston’s ulcer, this informational handout models a deeper analysis of the symbol using the prompts included in the Symbol Tracker Graphic Organizer.
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.
To facilitate this activity independently, you can print multiple copies of the blank Symbol Tracker Graphic Organizer and distribute them to students at the beginning of your unit study of 1984. Students can label each graphic organizer with a symbol as it appears while reading 1984. They can fill out the different sections in the graphic organizer as they read more of the novel and uncover the deeper meaning of each symbol.
For an alternative group activity, students can work in groups to track a single symbol. Students can fill out the Symbol Tracker Graphic Organizer every time their assigned symbol appears in the novel; near the end of your unit study, students can be grouped together based on their assigned symbol and discuss their analysis.
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.
Both assignments prompt students to include text evidence from 1984, and to reference their quotations appropriately.
Additionally, 4-level rubrics have been provided for both the slideshow presentation and essay assignment. These rubrics are provided in editable and ready-to-print formats.
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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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Super helpful-- students were able to see the important symbols and elements they needed to look for. Kept them organized and focused.
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Helpful for my 12th graders who struggle to read--this gives them specific elements to look for.
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Great activity and graphic organizer. It provides students with a unique look on the symbols in the story.
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