Behaving without pity, empathy or compassion.

Recognising what makes something different.

The ability to recognise a situation quickly and use it to your advantage. Highly aware.

If something is nuanced it has layers of meaning and complexity.

Failing to take proper and appropriate care of something.

The leadership of Mr. Jones 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

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

What term best describes Mr. Jones's leadership style in the early stages of 'Animal Farm'?

What word beginning with 'A' describes the ability to recognise a situation quickly and use it to your advantage or to be highly aware.'?

Napoleon strategically controls the food supply.

Napoleon relies on the generosity of Mr. Jones.

Napoleon has no involvement in food distribution.

In 'Animal Farm', how does Napoleon differentiate himself from Mr. Jones in terms of controlling the food supply?

Taking less for himself and the other pigs

In 'Animal Farm', how does Napoleon make the animals believe he is more generous and fair with food distribution than Mr. Jones?

In 'Animal Farm', how is Mr. Jones's presence maintained on the farm even after his expulsion?

Complete the sentence: In 'Animal Farm', Mr. Jones is initially described as irresponsible. However, he is also described as "{{ }}".

Complete this quote from 'Animal Farm': "but was too {{ }} to remember to shut the popholes."

The animals were left unfed for two days.

Which incident triggered the rebellion in 'Animal Farm'?

In 'Animal Farm' which historical figure does Mr. Jones represent?

In 'Animal Farm', which animal does Mr Jones feed "crusts of bread soaked in beer"?

In 'Animal Farm' what is Mr. Jones's favorite pastime, contributing to his neglect of the farm?

They support his efforts to reclaim the farm.

In 'Animal Farm', how do the other farmers perceive Mr. Jones after his expulsion from the farm?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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

The leadership of Mr. Jones in 'Animal Farm'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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