Developing analytical paragraphs on 'Animal Farm'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can effectively analyse language in a detailed, perceptive and developed way.
Key learning points
- ‘Hard working’ describes quotes which are analytically rich.
- Specific word classes, semantic fields or language device analysis can be used to analyse author's intention.
- Time conjunctions allow you to contextualise quotes.
- Conjunctions can be used to develop analytical comments.
Keywords
Connotations - The words, ideas, feelings or concepts we associate with a word or symbol.
Modal verb - Shows possibility or intent. For example: must, might, should, will.
Tangible - Is to be perceivable by touch.
Semantic field - A group of words that are linked by meaning.
Common misconception
You need to learn lots of quotes to write a successful essay.
Picking a few 'hard working', analytically rich quotes is a better strategy. It's what you do with them that counts.
Teacher tip
Opportunity for peer assessment at the end of Task B. This will allow students to share their work and celebrate good practice.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word beginning with 'A' describes a piece of writing that has a hidden meaning, usually a political or moral one?
Q2.Which character from 'Animal Farm' said: "can you not understand that liberty is worth more than ribbons?"
Q3.Which character from 'Animal Farm' is described as: "not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way"?
Q4.In 'Animal Farm' the narrator states that a character "seemed quite unchanged since the Rebellion". Who is being described?
Q5.In 'Animal Farm' which of these are examples of how Napoleon has built a 'cult of personality' on the farm?
Q6.Place the seven commandments from Orwell's 'Animal Farm' in the correct order.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word beginning with 'C' is described as: the words, ideas, feelings or concepts we associate with a word or symbol.
Q2.Which term describes a group of words that are linked by meaning?
Q3.What type of verb is used in this quote from 'Animal Farm': "I will work harder"?
Q4.What is the missing adjective in this quote from 'Animal Farm'? "He could turn black into ______".
Q5.Which of the following sentences uses a time conjunction?
Q6.Which of these sentences does not use a conjunction?
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