This vocabulary lesson plan covers key words from *1984* by George Orwell.
Subject: English Language Arts · Grade: 10–12 · Time: 30–40 minutes
Key vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Context in novel |
|---|---|---|
| Doublethink | Holding two contradictory beliefs simultaneously | The Party's core principle |
| Newspeak | The official language designed to limit thought | The Party reduces vocabulary |
| Thoughtcrime | Criminal thoughts against the Party | Winston's diary is thoughtcrime |
| Prole | Working-class citizen | The proles are ignored by the Party |
| Telescreen | Device that both broadcasts and monitors | Every room has a telescreen |
| Rectify | To correct or alter | Winston rectifies historical records |
| Orthodox | Conforming to established doctrine | An orthodox Party member |
| Vaporize | To destroy completely, erase from records | People are vaporized |
| Unperson | A person who has been vaporized | They become unpersons |
| Ingsoc | English Socialism, the Party's ideology | Ingsoc is the Party's principle |
Activity: Vocabulary storyboard
- Open Storyboard Creator
- Choose 5 vocabulary words
- For each word, create a panel with definition, sentence and illustration
- Export PDF or share a live link