a simple story used to convey a moral message or religious principle

to behave in a way that is different or the opposite to the beliefs that are presented

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

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The theme of deception in 'Animal Farm'

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

'Animal Farm': developing analytical paragraphs on Squealer

Weaving context into 'Animal Farm' essays

The importance of the windmill 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.

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What word beginning with 'g' means over indulgence and excessive greed?

Arguably, the apples in 'Animal Farm' symbolise what?

In 'Animal Farm' what is considered the turning point in the novella?

In 'Animal Farm', what "special gift" is given to every animal after the 'Battle of the Windmill'?

In 'Animal Farm', what word beginning with 'h' would describe Napoleon's eating of sugar after berating Mollie for the same thing?

understands the true nature of equality."

Complete this quote from 'Animal Farm'. It comes from Old Major's speech: "Man is the only creature who ...

"without cause" was added so the pigs could use it as medicine.

"ever" was added because none of the pigs wanted to be like men.

"to excess" was added so the pigs could drink alcohol.

In 'Animal Farm' the fifth commandment, "no animal shall drink alcohol", is changed. How is it changed and why?

In 'Animal Farm', what was the name of the pig that tested Napoloen's food?

In 'Animal Farm', what did the pigs buy after they sold Boxer to the 'knacker'?

Complete the quote from 'Animal Farm'. "It is for your sake that we ..."

The pigs have always enjoyed luxurious privileges due to their intelligence.

The pigs need the nutrients to stay healthy and lead the farm.

A temporary measure to sustain the pigs' strength during challenging times.

The pigs are entitled to special treatment as they are the natural leaders.

In 'Animal Farm', what reason does Squealer give for the pigs drinking milk and eating apples?

In 'Animal Farm', what is Mollie worried about losing after the rebellion?

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

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