Analysing form and structure in '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 beginning with 'M' refers to the standards of what is right and wrong?

Which of the following is **not** a convention of a fable?

According to Orwell, what is the turning point in 'Animal Farm'?

Complete this quote from 'Animal Farm': “Never mind the milk, comrades!” cried Napoleon,__________"

In 'Animal Farm' which images can be found on the flag?

"A dull, silly book and a grateful waste of paper".

"A boring, ridiculous book that should never have been written".

"A frivolous account of the Russian Revolution."

In his preface, what does Orwell predict that reviewers will say about 'Animal Farm'?

What did Orwell originally call his novella? 'Animal Farm: __________'

What word beginning with 'F' describes a 'short story, typically with animals, that has a moral message'?

He was writing at the same time as Charles Dickens.

He wanted to stomp down on the ordinary working people when he fought in Spain.

He wanted to get out of fighting in World War II because he was scared.

Which statements about George Orwell are correct? 

He says that the pigs deserve the apples because they are the best animals.

He says they only eat them to protect the other animals.

He lies and says that the apples and milk are essential for the welfare of pigs.

He refers to scientific research to show that the pigs need the apples.

He says that no-one had ever said that the apples would be shared. 

Which reasons does Squealer give to convince the other animals that the pigs need to eat the milk and apples in 'Animal Farm'? 

Which character says this in 'Animal Farm': "And remember also that in fighting against a man, we must not come to resemble him."

Which character says this in 'Animal Farm':  "I have no wish to take a life, not even human life."

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Analysing form and structure in 'Animal Farm'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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