When a writer gives subtle hints or clues about future events in the story.

The features you would expect to find in a given genre.

This categorises texts based on conventions and themes.

To defy or challenge typical conventions or expectations.

Animal Farm: Orwell’s structural and stylistic choices

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 distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

A clear resolution at the end of a story.

Giving subtle hints or clues about future events.

Which word beginning with 'G' describes a way to categorise texts based on shared themes and conventions?

Which of these is **not** a convention of a fairy tale?

“And, above all, no animal must ever tyrannise over his own kind.”

“a contract for four hundred eggs a week.”

"Even when you have conquered him, do not adopt his vices."

In 'Animal Farm', which quote from Old Major’s speech best foreshadows this quote from chapter 7: "They all cowered silently in their places".

A clear resolution at the end of the novella.

The happy ending expected in fairy tales.

The inevitability of hierarchy and power.

What does the cyclical structure in 'Animal Farm' emphasise?

Complete the quote from 'Animal Farm': "It was a __________ winter."

His realisation as a totalitarian leader.

His indifference to the suffering of others.

In 'Animal Farm', what does the quote "uttered a high-pitched whimper" reveal about Napoleon's character?

It highlights his concern for the animals' well-being.

It shows how basic needs are used to control the animals.

It signifies a gesture of generosity from Napoleon.

It symbolises the pigs' commitment to equality.

In 'Animal Farm', how does the quote "Never mind the milk, comrades!" reveal Napoleon's methods of control and corruption?

Which literary device is employed in this quote from 'Animal Farm', "It is for your sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples"?

In 'Animal Farm' which character is sent to the "knackers" in chapter 9?

In 'Animal Farm', Orwell uses what type of structure?

Complete the quote from 'Animal Farm': "Let's face it: our lives are miserable, ..."

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Animal Farm: Orwell’s structural and stylistic choices

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.