1984
Satire: A literary genre that sometimes uses irony, wit, and sarcasm to expose humanity’s vices (foolishness/shortcomings) in an attempt to create change or recognition of our faults. Satire differs from pure comedy because it ultimately has a moral purpose.
“How does Orwell use satire in 1984 and how does it help support his overall purpose for the book?”
Your thesis should look like: In George Orwell’s satiric novel, 1984, he uses satire in an effort to illustrate his ultimate moral purpose of _________________.
Step I-
Identify what George Orwell’s ultimate moral purpose is in his novel
1984.
Step IIChoose any three (3) of the quotes from the book that provide evidence for your argument.
Step III-Formulate an outline on a separate sheet of paper
(a template is on the backside) for the following assignment:
-For this assignment you need to, in a well-organized and concise fashion, write a three-paragraph essay that is comprised of:
1. An introductory paragraph (using a "grabber" quote from outside of the novel to begin the essay) followed by an “Outside” to “Inside” transition that ends with a clear thesis statement detailing the central point of your essay.
2. One body paragraph that begins with a clear topic sentence followed by a minimum of 3 properly integrated quotes (set-up, citation, 2 sent. of explanation) from the novel that provides specific evidence to support your claim. It should end with a clincher .
3. A conclusion paragraph that restates the thesis in a different manner then transitions from
“Inside” back to “Outside” and ends with a final judgment that relates back to the "grabber" quote to make the essay relative and whole.
-This should be representative of the highest quality work of which you are capable and must include evidence of prefabricated thought and organization. It will be scored on a detailed rubric and is worth
100 points + 50 pts. for the rough draft and 25 pts. for the outline.
Reminders:
1. Have a Clear Thesis that is supported by your body paragraphs all 3 of your Body Quotes have a: Lead in, Set-up, proper
text notes, two-sentences of Explanation, and Transitions between chunks
3. Superior Spelling, Capitalization, and use correct homonyms (there, their, they’re)
4. No “you”s , “I”s , gots, alots, or contractions, Focus on possessive S use,
5. Make sure you have proper MLA Formatting, heading, double spaced
6. Use consistent Verb Tense (Past or Present) through the whole paper

1984 -
I. Introduction Paragraph-
Grabber Quote (must text note / should be thematic) ______________________________________________
(1 sent) Transition between G.Q. and Outside info.______________________________________________
Appropriate Outside Information (must text note) _________________________________________________
(1 sent) Transition between Outside and Inside Info.
___ __________________________________________
Appropriate and Relative Inside Information______________________________________________________
Thesis Statement: Focused and Complete_________________________________________________________
II. Body Paragraph-
(1 sent) Topic Sentence (briefly introduced your paragraph)
_________________________________________________
(2+ sent) Detailed Lead-in & Set up for Quote #1_______________________________________________
Quote #1 ________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________(Orwell____).
(2+ sent) Explanation: This is satiric because…and helps establish Orwell’s ultimate moral purpose by…
________________________________________________________________________________________
(1-sent) Transition _________________________________________________________________________
(2+ sent) Detailed Lead-in & Set up for quote #2_______________________________________________
Quote #2 ________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________(Orwell____).
(2+ sent) Explanation: This is satiric because…and helps establish Orwell’s ultimate moral purpose by…
________________________________________________________________________________________
(1-sent) Transition: __________________________________________________________________________
(2+ sent) Detailed Lead-in & Set up for quote #3 _______________________________________________
Quote #3 ________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________(Orwell ____).
(2+ sent) Explanation: This is satiric because…and helps establish Orwell’s ultimate moral purpose by…
________________________________________________________________________________________
(1 sent) Clincher sentence (briefly state what you demonstrated in your paragraph) _____________________
III. Conclusion Paragraph
(1-2 sent) Restated Thesis__________________________________________________________________
(1 sent) Transition ______________________________________________________________________
(1-2 sent) Inside info______________________________________________________________________
(1 sent) Transition ______________________________________________________________________
(1 sent) Outside Info. (must cite) ____________________________________________________________
(1 sent) Final Statement: Directly tie back to grabber quote ________________________________________
IV. Works Cited Page
1) 1984
2) Grabber Quote source
1 . Have a Clear Thesis that is supported by your body paragraphs
2 . Make sure all 3 of your Body Quotes have a: Lead in & Set-up, proper
3) Outside Information source(s)
text notes, two-sentences of Explanation, and Transitions between chunks
3. Make sure you have a Proper Work Cited page with a minimum of 3 sources
4. No “you”s , “I”s got, a lot, or contractions
5. Make sure you have proper MLA Formatting, heading, double spaced
6. Use consistent Verb Tense (Past or Present) through the whole paper
FYI: a great place to get outside information is at http://infotrac.galegroup.com
Username: bonn54603
Password: bonn_log
Go to literature recourse center on the bottom of the 1 st screen then type in the search field “1984” “Orwell”