Easily persuaded or willing to believe everything that others say.

A piece of writing that explores a specific subject or idea.

A work, for example a piece of writing, that is of great importance and influence.

To work hard, in a careful and thorough way.

Boxer and the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'

English

In 'Animal Farm: Barriers to Leadership', pupils evaluate the different types of leadership styles presented in the novella. In 'Animal Farm: Lies and Deception', pupils explore how key images, such as food and the windmill, are used a symbols of the lies and deceit of the pigs.

In 'Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', pupils develop a clear understanding of the plot, main characters and themes of the novella. In the second exploration unit, 'Animal Farm: Barriers to Leadership', pupils undertake more nuanced analysis of the pigs grasp for power.

In this unit, pupils look at different types of leadership in 'Animal Farm'. They first look at Mr Jones, before analysing how education affects leadership and submission. They then practise elements of essay writing, before writing an analytical paragraph about violence and control in the novella.

Modern text: first deep dive

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

In 'Animal Farm', what does the quote "Boxer could not get beyond the letter D" reveal about him?

It allows him to challenge the pigs' control.

In 'Animal Farm', how does Boxer's illiteracy contribute to his vulnerability?

What word beginning with 'G' describes someone who is easily persuaded or willing to believe everything that others say?

Which word describes someone who is working hard in a careful and thorough way?

The manipulation of language by those in power

The benefits of clear and concise language

What is the primary focus of Orwell's essay, 'Politics and the English Language'?

Which word is missing in this quote from Orwell's essay 'Politics and the English Language': "If ___________ corrupts language, language can also corrupt__________."

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."

In 'Animal Farm' what is Boxer's repeated maxim?

In 'Animal Farm', what ends Boxer's life?

In 'Animal Farm' what emotion does Boxer express when he thinks he has killed a farmhand?

In 'Animal Farm', which animal "seemed quite unchanged since the Rebellion"?

"could read somewhat better than the dogs"

Match the characters from 'Animal Farm' to their descriptions.

The pigs become exemplary educators for all animals.

Education is completely neglected by the pigs.

The pigs use education to maintain their own privilege.

The animals refuse to engage in any form of learning.

What is the ultimate irony in the pigs' approach to education in 'Animal Farm'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Boxer and the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.