A rebellion is an action organised by a group of people trying to change the political system.

If you are charismatic you come across as charming and engaging.

Propaganda is the use of information to promote a particular idea in order to influence or manipulate people.

An allusion is a reference to something, such as a historical event or person, that helps to convey a deeper meaning.

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 2 and exploring the three pigs

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'Animal Farm': exploring Orwell's influences and purpose

'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 1

'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 3

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 4 and considering Snowball as a leader

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 5 and Napoleon's rise to power

'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 6

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 7 and Napoleon's culture of fear

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 8 and the pigs' corruption

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 9 and exploring the character Boxer

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 10 and considering the novella's structure

The characters in 'Animal Farm' and who they represent

Symbolism in 'Animal Farm'

Animal Farm: the pigs and the power of rhetoric

Comparing the presentations of the different pigs in 'Animal Farm'

Exploring the different methods of control and leadership in 'Animal Farm'

Tracking important events and characters in 'Animal Farm'

Essay writing: selecting and exploring quotes from 'Animal Farm'

Animal Farm: Orwell’s structural and stylistic choices

Planning an 'Animal Farm' Essay

Essay writing: unpacking questions and writing theses on 'Animal Farm'

Essay writing: creating introductions and conclusions on 'Animal Farm'

Using context effectively in 'Animal Farm' essays

Evaluating and improving model essays on 'Animal Farm'

Planning and writing an 'Animal Farm' essay

Revising and editing 'Animal farm' essays

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 'Lord of the Flies', pupils explore how power corrupts and destroys communities. 'In Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', pupils focus on how power corrupts the pigs, leading to the downfall of their utopian dream.

In this unit, pupils start their exploration of Orwell's 'Animal Farm' by focusing on the pigs and how they weild power. Pupils first read the book before exploring symbolism, key characters and Orwell's methods. They finally hone their essay writing skills and write about the pigs' use of power.

Modern text: first study

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

A raven who spreads tales of a paradise called "Sugarcandy Mountain"

The leader of the rebellion against Mr. Jones

In 'Animal Farm', who is Moses and what is his role?

Match the pig from 'Animal Farm' to the correct description.

Complete the quote with **two** missing words.  "The others said of Squealer he could turn__________ into __________."

 A reference to a well-known person, event, or piece of literature

It marks the end of Mr. Jones' ownership.

It represents the animals' vision of equality.

What is the significance of renaming the farm "Animal Farm" in Chapter 2 of 'Animal Farm'?

What does the disappearance of the milk in Chapter 2 of 'Animal Farm' foreshadow?

Who is the owner of Manor Farm at the beginning of the novella 'Animal Farm'?

Old Major, a "prize middle weight boar", delivers a speech in chapter 1 of 'Animal Farm'. What is his main message?

Which word beginning with 'H' means a system where members of society are ranked according to status or power?

"there was a stirring and a fluttering all through the farm buildings."

"the pigs, who settled down in the straw immediately in front of the platform."

In 'Animal Farm', which **two** quotes are most effective at presenting the hierarchies already present in the barn?

"What is the nature of this life of ours?"

"All men are enemies. All animals are comrades"

"our lives are miserable, laborious, and short"

Match the rhetorical device to the quote from Old Major's speech, which he makes in chapter 1 of 'Animal Farm'.

Karl Marx's ideas about class struggles and equality.

Government owns everything, aiming for fairness.

Mix of government control and private ownership.

Private businesses, competition, and individual ownership.

Match the political ideology to the definition.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz