Arguing About Rebellion

In this persuasive writing worksheet, students take on the role of a citizen of Oceania and craft a short essay responding to the prompt: “Is rebellion against Big Brother possible? Why or why not?” Learners are guided to write one to two paragraphs that clearly state a claim, provide textual evidence from 1984, and use reasoning to support their stance. The exercise emphasizes argument structure by requiring students to include a rebuttal and counterargument to strengthen their position. This task develops critical reading and analytical writing skills, encouraging students to evaluate complex themes of control, freedom, and individuality in literature. Through the process, students refine their ability to form logical arguments and express them with textual support.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Argumentative Writing and Reasoning

English Language Arts – Textual Evidence and Literary Analysis

English Language Arts – Composition and Organization of Ideas

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking in Literature

English Language Arts – Persuasive Techniques in Writing

This worksheet is part of our 1984 Literature collection.