To behave in a way that contradicts supposed beliefs or feelings.

To use controlling behaviours to gain power over another or get them to behave in a certain way.

A system which positions people in relation to status or power.

To need the support of someone or something in order to exist.

Planning and writing an 'Animal Farm' essay

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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'

Using context effectively in 'Animal Farm' essays

Evaluating and improving model essays on 'Animal Farm'

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

To organise thoughts into a logical argument

What is the primary purpose of creating single paragraph outlines in the essay writing process?

Behaving in a way that contradicts supposed beliefs

Needing the support of someone or something to exist

Which word beginning with 'D', describes a need for the support of someone or something in order to exist?

What are the key words in this essay question: In 'Animal Farm' how does Orwell explore the theme of corruption through the pigs?

Whereas Boxer can't read, Benjamin refuses to.

Initially, Snowball is presented as the most intelligent.

Furthermore, Old Major's speech aims to galvanise the animals.

Orwell describes Mr Jones as "too drunk to remember".

Which of these topic sentences does **not** use a discourse marker?

Ultimately, Squealer serves as a representation of how powerful propaganda is.

Initially, Orwell presents an idealistic view of equality.

Orwell effectively employs Squealer to reveal the methods of control.

Therefore Orwell offers a timeless message about power.

Consequently, equality is eradicated from the farm.

Which of these sentences does **not** belong in a conclusion?

In 'Animal Farm' which pig says, "Surely, comrades, you do not want Jones back?"

In 'Animal Farm' which pig is described as having "a reputation for getting his own way"?

In 'Animal Farm' which pig teaches the animals to bleat: "four legs good, two legs better"?

Manipulative, charismatic and good at lying

Idealistic, impassioned, intelligent and a gifted speech giver

Which sentence best describes Snowball from 'Animal Farm'?

What reason does Squealer give for the pigs taking all the apples and milk in 'Animal Farm'?

He gives them no food until nine die and the others agree.

He uses violence and sets the dogs on them.

In 'Animal Farm', how does Napoleon get the hens to lay eggs for him to sell?

Planning and writing an 'Animal Farm' essay

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