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1984 Anticipation Guide statements:
1) “I wish society had a uniform code. Everyone dressing differently and changing for different situations is nothing but trouble.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
2) “I do not care how much the government tracks my activities. I have nothing to hide. Only criminals worry about being watched.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
3) “Close relationships are over-rated. It is just fine to be a loner.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
4) “Not everyone can be at the top. Every society needs people at the top, people at the bottom, and the people in between.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
5) “Understanding the facts of history is not really that important.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
6) “It feels good to be powerful. I want to be in a position where I am calling the shots and other people have to do what I say.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
7) “I do not think the government should have any power at all. If it were up to me, people would be left to their own devices.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
8) “It is disgusting how a handful of people seem to own everything. Big businesses, farms, land, factories, banks, etc. should be owned collectively so that we all share the wealth.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
9) “I am not easily manipulated by peer pressure, advertising, political rhetoric, social media posts, or press releases.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
10) You can pretty much believe what government agencies and large institutions tell you. People who think everything is a conspiracy or a cover-up are just wacky.” AGREE, DISAGREE, or QUALIFY
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Anticipation guides are a wonderful point of entry in discussing the theme subjects of a novel. Most students enjoy sharing their own points of view before considering those of the author. If you have found this handout helpful, keep in mind that is just one small part of a comprehensive resource for teaching the novel. TeachNovels has more introductory activities and a complete unit for teaching Orwell’s terrifying masterpiece.