An argument which is overarching encompasses all the main ideas or themes of a text.

An overarching argument or the main idea in a response.

A short story, usually including animals, that presents a moral message.

Something that does not change as a result of time or fashion.

A noun phrase that extends another noun to add extra information.

Writing effective introductions and conclusions on 'Animal Farm'

English

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 '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.

Modern text: first deep dive

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Which word beginning with "T" describes: "something that does not change as a result of time or fashion."

A sentence focusing on the theme or character

Which of one of these is **not** part of a three part structure for an introduction?

A sentence about what the text teaches us or gets us to think about

A comment to introduce your overarching argument

A sentence to summarise what you have said

Which one of these is **not** part of a three part conclusion structure?

Which of the following are conclusive discourse markers?

In the presentation of Old Major, Orwell suggests that ...

Which of these is an example of a complex sentence with a fronted subordinate clause?

'Animal Farm', Orwell's powerful novella, presents a...

Boxer, who represents the proletariat, continually strives to...

Orwell is suggesting that through the power of education...

Orwell, who was a democratic socialist, believed in....

The barn, a microcosm, comes to represent...

Which of these sentence starters does **not** use a noun apositive?

Education is not addressed in the novella.

Education is essential for the animals to overthrow the humans.

Education is primarily for the pigs, excluding other animals.

Education is only relevant to the humans in the story.

What role does education play in 'Animal Farm'?

Which character from 'Animal Farm' is described as saying: "The education of the young was more important than anything that could be done for those who were already grown up."

Language remains static, with no significant changes.

The animals abandon language as a means of communication.

Language is gradually corrupted to serve the pigs' interests.

The animals develop a new, more democratic language.

In 'Animal Farm', how does the concept of language evolve throughout the story?

Which answer completes this quote from 'Animal Farm': "With their__________, it was natural that they should assume the leadership."

Which of these animals listed from 'Animal Farm' is the only one that can read?

Complete this quote, spoken by Boxer in 'Animal Farm': "I have no wish to take life, not even {{ }} life".

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz