To act with honesty and strong moral principles.

To put others’ needs and wants before your own.

Impossible to judge as being different when compared to another thing.

The belief that your ideals can be achieved.

Using critical quotations and evaluating the leadership of '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.

Modern text: first deep dive

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word means to act with honesty and strong moral principles?

Complete the sentence: In 'Animal Farm' Mr. Jones' ineptness and starvation of the animals, is reminiscent of _____________ actions.

In 'Animal Farm' what leadership qualities does Snowball exhibit?

that a totalitarian state can be established.

that the native genius of the English people can be set free.

Complete Orwell's quote on revolution: “It is only by revolution__________"

In 'Animal Farm', which historical figure is mirrored in Snowball's expulsion, marking the victory of totalitarianism over democracy? 

What word does Orwell use to describe political language, suggesting it is designed to manipulate and justify immoral behaviour?

Which word beginning with 'T' describes a leader who exercises power through oppression and cruelty?

Which word beginning with 'A' describes a leader, or regime, that enforces strict obedience usually at the cost of personal freedoms?

In 'Animal Farm', who was chased off by "enormous dogs wearing brass studded collars"?

Complete the quote from 'Animal Farm'; "All the animals worked like__________ that year."

In 'Animal Farm' what military awards do the animals create?

Match the characters from 'Animal Farm' to the historical figure they represent.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Using critical quotations and evaluating the leadership of 'Animal Farm'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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