A way to divide literature into categories focusing on philosophical, ideological or stylistic similarities.

A feeling of disappointment in the realisation that something is not as good as it seems.

If a statement is applied to more things than to which it directly applies, then it is known as a generalisation.

A repeated idea in a story is known as a theme. Power is a theme in ‘Animal Farm’.

Using context effectively in 'Animal Farm' essays

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

'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 1

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

'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'

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 of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word beginning with 'D' describes a feeling of disappointment, in the realisation that something is not as good as it seems.

refers to cultural constructions or ideas

refers to what influenced the text's style or genre

refers to information about the writer's life

Match the type of context to the definition. 

Orwell fought in the Spanish Civil war in 1937. What type of context is this sentence referring to?

It should be embedded within the response.

A range of different context can be used.

Which of these statements is *not* true when using context?

Orwell draws on the fairy tale tradition.

Stalin was a key figure in the Russian Revolution.

The perception of leadership is constantly evolving.

Which of these is an example of literary context?

To give a historical account of the Russian Revolution.

To revive the genre for an adult audience.

To reveal the dangers of corruption and power.

In 'Animal Farm', what is Orwell's primary purpose in the use of the fairy tale and fable style?

Which word describes the overarching statement you include in an introduction to an essay?

What word beginning with 'A' describes a story that has a hidden moral or political meaning?

Which famous independent school beginning with 'E' did Orwell attend between 1917 to 1921?

"All men are enemies. All animals are comrades."

"Will there still be sugar after the Rebellion?"

"Do not imagine, comrades, that leadership is a pleasure!'

"Comrades, do you know who is responsible for this?"

Match the characters from 'Animal Farm' to the quotes they say.

Match the character from 'Animal Farm' to the historical figure or group they represent.

Complete the sentence, Orwell considered himself a ...

Starter Quiz

Which word describes the overarching statement you include in an introduction to an essay?