Writing a nuanced response on the manipulation of language in 'Animal Farm'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a nuanced response on the manipulation of language and control in Orwell’s 'Animal Farm'.
Key learning points
- An essay should have a strong central argument.
- Use an evaluative or critical thesis to 'hang' your essay on and support with clear topic sentences.
- Analysis of writer's methods should be interwoven and used to support each other.
- Essays should focus on the writer’s intentions - the conclusion is an opportunity to summarise this.
Keywords
Nuanced - has subtle details that make it complex and interesting
Manipulate - to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly
Complex - involving a lot of different but related parts
Complicit - the fact or condition of being involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong
Common misconception
Using counter-arguments throughout your essay makes it a stronger argument.
You should have one clear, critical response to the question that informs your whole essay.
Teacher tip
You could ask pupils to write their response as homework or during the next lesson if you would like to spend more time conceptualising and planning the response.
Equipment
You may wish to have a copy of Orwell's 'Animal Farm' for this lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In an analytical essay, which of the following is the definition of a thesis statement?
Q2.In an analytical paragraph, which of the following should a topic sentence do?
Q3.'To control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly' is the definition of which word beginning with 'm'?
Q4.'Something that you want and plan to do; an aim' is the definition of which word beginning with 'i'?
Q5.'Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority' is the definition of which word beginning with 'o'?
Q6.What is a paradox?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which discourse marker is the most appropriate to begin a concluding sentence?
Q2.Match the single paragraph outline component with the definition.
overarching argument of the entire essay
explains the focus of an individual paragraph
analysis of methods
summarises the individual paragraph
Q3.Place the elements of a conclusion in chronological order.
Q4.'The fact or condition of being involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?
Q5.Which of the following means 'involving a lot of different but related parts'?
Q6.'Has subtle details that make it complex and interesting' is the definition of which word beginning with 'n'?
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