Worksheet on 1984 - Dystopian Elements and Social Issues
English
Year 9
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~14 mins
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A worksheet focusing on dystopian elements in George Orwell's 1984, highlighting social issues through creative and analytical tasks for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on 1984 - Dystopian Elements and Social Issues
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In George Orwell's 1984, the story is set in a dystopian future where society is under totalitarian control. The Party, led by Big Brother, maintains power through surveillance, propaganda, and the suppression of individual freedoms. The protagonist, Winston Smith, works at the Ministry of Truth, where he alters historical records to fit the Party's narrative. The novel explores themes of government control, loss of privacy, and the manipulation of truth, raising questions about social justice and individual rights. Orwell depicts a bleak world where citizens live under constant watch, and independent thought is considered a crime. The phrase 'Big Brother is watching you' encapsulates the pervasive surveillance state. Through Winston's perspective, readers witness the oppressive machinery of the regime and consider the impact on personal autonomy and social ethics.
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Identify one phrase from the summary that illustrates the theme of surveillance.
[2 marks]2.
Explain in your own words how the theme of government control is presented in the summary.
[4 marks]B
Analysis of Dystopian Techniques
Winston watched the telescreen and felt the familiar wave of dread. The room was bleak, with grey walls and a single dim light. 'Big Brother is watching you' flickered across the screen. Every movement was monitored, every word recorded, ensuring complete obedience. The Party's slogans, such as 'War is Peace' and 'Freedom is Slavery', exemplify the paradoxes used to manipulate reality.
1.
Identify and explain the use of a paradox in the extract.
[2 marks]2.
Analyse how Orwell's use of imagery contributes to the portrayal of a dystopian society.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Imagine you are a citizen living under the regime described in 1984. Write a short diary entry expressing your feelings about surveillance and personal freedom. Use at least two dystopian techniques discussed in class.
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Create a diary entry from the perspective of a citizen in this dystopian society, focusing on themes of surveillance and personal freedom.
[10 marks]D
Social Issues and the Dystopian World
In 1984, the Party's control extends beyond politics into every aspect of daily life, including history, language, and even personal thoughts. This raises questions about the nature of truth, the right to privacy, and social justice. Think about modern social issues such as government surveillance, misinformation, and censorship. How do these compare to Orwell's depiction?
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List two social issues from modern society that relate to themes in 1984.
[2 marks]2.
Discuss how censorship in the novel parallels contemporary issues of information control. Use specific examples.
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