A rebellion is an action organised by a group of people trying to change the political system.

If you are charismatic you come across as charming and engaging.

Propaganda is the use of information to promote a particular idea in order to influence or manipulate people.

An allusion is a reference to something, such as a historical event or person, that helps to convey a deeper meaning.

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 2 and exploring the three pigs

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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.

In 'Lord of the Flies', pupils explore how power corrupts and destroys communities. 'In Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', pupils focus on how power corrupts the pigs, leading to the downfall of their utopian dream.

Modern text: first study

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

A raven who spreads tales of a paradise called "Sugarcandy Mountain"

The leader of the rebellion against Mr. Jones

In 'Animal Farm', who is Moses and what is his role?

Match the pig from 'Animal Farm' to the correct description.

Complete the quote with **two** missing words.  "The others said of Squealer he could turn__________ into __________."

 A reference to a well-known person, event, or piece of literature

It marks the end of Mr. Jones' ownership.

It represents the animals' vision of equality.

What is the significance of renaming the farm "Animal Farm" in Chapter 2 of 'Animal Farm'?

What does the disappearance of the milk in Chapter 2 of 'Animal Farm' foreshadow?

Who is the owner of Manor Farm at the beginning of the novella 'Animal Farm'?

Old Major, a "prize middle weight boar", delivers a speech in chapter 1 of 'Animal Farm'. What is his main message?

Which word beginning with 'H' means a system where members of society are ranked according to status or power?

"there was a stirring and a fluttering all through the farm buildings."

"the pigs, who settled down in the straw immediately in front of the platform."

In 'Animal Farm', which **two** quotes are most effective at presenting the hierarchies already present in the barn?

"What is the nature of this life of ours?"

"All men are enemies. All animals are comrades"

"our lives are miserable, laborious, and short"

Match the rhetorical device to the quote from Old Major's speech, which he makes in chapter 1 of 'Animal Farm'.

Karl Marx's ideas about class struggles and equality.

Government owns everything, aiming for fairness.

Mix of government control and private ownership.

Private businesses, competition, and individual ownership.

Match the political ideology to the definition.

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Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 2 and exploring the three pigs

Lesson outcome

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