Discussion Prompts

This discussion-based worksheet presents open-ended questions about key themes, characters, and ideas from 1984. Students craft written responses and prepare to discuss topics such as heroism, fear, and the relevance of Orwell’s warnings in modern society. The questions prompt critical reasoning and text-based debate, encouraging students to connect literary ideas with real-world social and political issues. This activity strengthens argumentation, interpretation, and evidence-based reasoning skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Speaking and Listening: Collaborative Discussions

English Language Arts – Writing and Supporting Arguments with Evidence

English Language Arts – Literary Theme and Relevance Analysis

Social Studies – Civic Awareness and Political Thought

This worksheet is part of our 1984 Literature Study collection.