to behave in a way that is deceitful and disloyal

the theory that people do jobs or activities that are connected to their name

the belief that all people are important and should be treated equally

praising people in authority, or those with a higher status, insincerely in order to gain an advantage

kake thoughtful choices based on good judgement

'Animal Farm': selecting judicious quotes and tracking a character in an essay

English

The theme of deception in 'Animal Farm'

'Animal Farm': developing analytical paragraphs on Squealer

Weaving context into 'Animal Farm' essays

The importance of the windmill in 'Animal Farm'

The importance of food and drink motifs in 'Animal Farm'

Planning an  excellent 'Animal Farm' essay

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 this unit, pupils explore the importance of lies and deception in 'Animal Farm'. They first look at deception, before developing their analytical skills by practising selecting judicious quotations and weaving context into their responses. They finally plan an essay on lies and propaganda.

Modern text: second deep dive

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Make thoughtful choices based on good judgement.

Praising people in authority, or those with a higher status, insincerely.

The belief that all people are important and should be treated equally.

To behave in a way that is deceitful and disloyal.

Which definition describes the word treachery? 

Which word beginning with 'E' describes the belief that all people are important and should be treated equally?

A theory that people are driven towards work/activites connected to their names.

A type of propaganda used by totalitarian regimes.

A term that describes powerful hierarchies.

A theory that people are born 'natural leaders'.

Which discourse markers can help track a character's development in an essay?

In 'Animal Farm' which phrases does Orwell use to establish Snowball's character?

They were essential to successful rebellions.

What did Orwell say about individuals who were unaware of their ambitions of power?

What rhetorical device is being used in this quote from 'Animal Farm'?  ''Surely, Comrades, you don't want Jones back?''

In 'Animal Farm', which verb is used to describe Squealer's tail?

He was a military hero and it is sad he is dead.

He was never as intelligent or worthy as Napoleon.

He was working with Mr. Jones from the very start.

In 'Animal Farm', what does Squealer tell the animals about Snowball after he has been expelled?

Complete this quote from 'Animal Farm'; "Snowball was a more vivacious pig than Napoleon, quicker in speech and more__________".

To confuse the animals and discourage critical thinking

To provide accurate information for informed decision-making

To highlight the success of the animals' collective efforts

In 'Animal Farm,' what is the primary purpose of Squealer's use of statistical data and numbers when delivering propaganda?

Which adjectives complete this quote about Squealer: "very round cheeks, __________ eyes, __________ movements, and a __________ voice."? 

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

'Animal Farm': selecting judicious quotes and tracking a character in an essay

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This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.