To represent something is to serve as a sign or a symbol.

Proletariat is a term coined by Marx to describe the class of people who do unskilled work.

If you are apathetic you are unwilling to take action, you show little or no interest or emotion.

Social class describes how people are grouped based on their income, job, and social standing, affecting their life chances.

The bourgeoisie refers to a materialistic upper class that support and benefit from capitalism.

The characters in 'Animal Farm' and who they represent

English

'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

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What is 'Animal Farm' primarily an allegory for?

What does "proletariat" mean in the context of 'Animal Farm'?

In 'Animal Farm', who is associated with the quote, "Will there still be sugar after the rebellion"?

Match the character from 'Animal Farm' to who or what they represent.

In 'Animal Farm', which social class or idea is ranked as having the most power?

The working class and their unwavering dedication to labour.

The bourgeoisie and their materialistic values.

Religion and its role in soothing people and obscuring injustices.

In 'Animal Farm', who or what does Moses, the tame raven, represent in the context of the allegory?

What structure does Orwell use in 'Animal Farm'?

What word beginning with 'F' means that something feels useless or pointless?

By the end of the novella, the pigs have changed all of the original commandments. How do they alter the last commandment?  "all animals are equal but some animals are..."

It presents a continuous timeline, emphasising the characters' commitment.

It allows for a linear and predictable storytelling style.

It draws parallels between the initial ideals and the pigs' corruption.

How does George Orwell's use of structure in ‘Animal Farm’ contribute to the novella’s impact?

At the end of 'Animal farm', what is the name of the farm?

It reinforces the equality of all animals.

It promotes the idea of humans being friends, not enemies.

It demonstrates the pigs' increasing resemblance to humans.

It reflects the animals' growing intelligence.

In 'Animal Farm', how does the quote "Four legs good, two legs better!" symbolise a subversion of Animalism's principles?

Starter Quiz

What structure does Orwell use in 'Animal Farm'?