by Pagecraft ELA
9th - 12th Grade
Empower student choice and deepen engagement with this 1984 Independent Learning Grid and Universal Rubric, created to support flexible, differentiated study of George Orwell’s dystopian classic. With five levels of challenge across six core skill areas, this resource allows students to explore Orwell’s themes, characters, and warnings at their own pace... whether working independently, in groups, or as part of a whole-class novel study.
Perfect for independent reading projects, literature stations, homework, or enrichment, the grid encourages personal response, contextual awareness, and thoughtful analysis.
What’s Included:
5-Level Independent Learning Grid
• Tasks across reading, writing, speaking & listening, creative response, contextual research, and genre analysis
• Covers major themes such as surveillance, power, rebellion, memory, and control
• Promotes progression from foundational understanding to critical interpretation
Editable Formats for Maximum Flexibility
• PDF for easy print-and-go use
• Fully editable PowerPoint version to customize for your learners
Assessment Support
• Universal grading rubric (included as Excel + printable table)
• Clear descriptors by skill type and level to simplify feedback and enable student self-assessment
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Supports student independence and differentiation
✔️ Encourages meaningful connections to Orwell’s warnings and ideas
✔️ Works well for novel study, flipped classrooms, or extension tasks
✔️ Saves planning time while building essential ELA skills
✔️ Flexible for middle and high school literature classes
This Also Falls Under:
• 1984 teaching and learning activities
• Differentiated literature response tools
• Self-paced assignments for middle and high school
• Creative and critical novel study resources
• Project-based learning for dystopian fiction
❤️ This resource is human-created with care ❤️
Standards Alignment:
This independent learning grid supports key Common Core standards in Reading Literature, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language. The tiered tasks allow students to practice RL.1–3 through thematic, character, and contextual analysis. Writing assignments align with W.1 and W.4, encouraging structured argument and interpretation. Speaking and listening tasks connect to SL.1, promoting discussion and oral communication. The emphasis on vocabulary and contextual understanding supports L.6, making this a rich, flexible tool for differentiated engagement with the text.
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