This lesson plan helps students map the plot structure of *1984* by George Orwell using a five-panel storyboard.
Subject: English Language Arts · Grade: 10–12 · Time: 30–45 minutes
Plot diagram
| Beat | Events | Part |
|---|---|---|
| Exposition | Winston Smith works at the Ministry of Truth. He hates the Party. He starts a diary. | Part 1 |
| Rising action | Winston meets Julia. They begin an affair. They contact O'Brien, believing he's in the Brotherhood. | Part 1–2 |
| Climax | Winston and Julia are arrested in their room. They are separated and interrogated. | Part 2–3 |
| Falling action | Winston is tortured in Room 101. He betrays Julia. He is broken. | Part 3 |
| Resolution | Winston loves Big Brother. He has been completely reprogrammed. | Part 3 |
Activity: Plot diagram storyboard
- Open Storyboard Creator with a 5-panel layout
- Label each panel with the story beat
- Illustrate the key event for each beat
- Add captions with part numbers
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