To be judicious is to make good and informed decisions.

Refers to technical, subject specific language. For example, in English this might be the names of word types of language features.

A word or phrase which organises writing into clear sections and ideas.

In writing, sophisticated means an elevated, well written response that uses excellent vocabulary and references complex ideas.

Evaluating and improving model essays on 'Animal Farm'

English

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

What does the term 'judicious' mean in reference to using quotes?

Organises writing into clear sections and ideas

What does a discourse marker do in writing?

What is 'terminology' in the context of writing?

Which sentence starter is a good way to start a thesis statement?

In 'Animal Farm', what literary technique is used in the phrase "he could turn black into white"? 

It implies starting with a broad statement and narrowing the focus.

It suggests providing examples from the question.

When referring to introductions, what does the phrase 'moves from the general to the specific' mean?

Focus on character or theme from question

Which of these would you **not** find in a three part structure for an introduction to an essay?

Which of these is **not** a conclusive discourse marker?

Squealer uses a rhetorical question when he ...

Through the characterisation of Boxer, ...

Which of these are examples of complex sentences with fronted subordinate clauses?

Orwell explores attitudes towards education.

Orwell worked for the BBC between 1941 and 1943.

Animal Farm uses the tradition of a fairy tale.

Match the type of context to the contextual information linked to George Orwell and 'Animal Farm'.

Complete the quotes from 'Animal Farm' by matching the start of the quote to the end of the quote.

Which character from 'Animal Farm' says: "The only good human being is a dead one."

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz