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

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.

To become involved in, or supportive of, questionable actions by others. This is not always done consciously.

Essay writing: creating introductions and conclusions 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

does not change as a result of time and fashion

If something is described as 'timeless' it ...

What word beginning with 'C' describes someone who has become involved in, or supportive of, questionable actions by others? This is not always done consciously.

A sentence focusing on the theme or character.

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

A comment to introduce your overarching argument.

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

Sentence to summarise what you have said. 

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

Which of these words are **not** conclusive discourse markers?

In the presentation of Squealer, Orwell suggests that ...

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

What word beginning with 'L' means "to make something seem acceptable and lawful, particularly something bad"?

Which word beginning with 'D' means to give out or spread, particularly with reference to news and information.

Which language feature helps you to logically sequence your topic sentences?

Old Major give his inspiring speech about equality.

The rebellion happens and the animals chase Mr. Jones off the farm.

Animalism is established and the seven commandments are created.

The Battle of the Cowshed happens and Snowball fights bravely. 

Napoleon expels Snowball, seizes power and begins his reign of terror.

The Battle of the Windmill results in the animals working even harder. 

The pigs begin to walk on two feet and reduce the commandments to one statement.

Starting with the first, put the plot points from 'Animal Farm' in chronological order.

Match the character from 'Animal Farm' to the historical figure they represent.

but some animals are more equal than others.

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

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz