A way to divide literature into categories focusing on philosophical, ideological or stylistic similarities.

A feeling of disappointment in the realisation that something is not as good as it seems.

If a statement is applied to more things than to which it directly applies, then it is known as a generalisation.

A repeated idea in a story is known as a theme. Power is a theme in ‘Animal Farm’.

Using context effectively in 'Animal Farm' essays

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 of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word beginning with 'D' describes a feeling of disappointment, in the realisation that something is not as good as it seems.

refers to cultural constructions or ideas

refers to what influenced the text's style or genre

refers to information about the writer's life

Match the type of context to the definition. 

Orwell fought in the Spanish Civil war in 1937. What type of context is this sentence referring to?

It should be embedded within the response.

A range of different context can be used.

Which of these statements is *not* true when using context?

Orwell draws on the fairy tale tradition.

Stalin was a key figure in the Russian Revolution.

The perception of leadership is constantly evolving.

Which of these is an example of literary context?

To give a historical account of the Russian Revolution.

To revive the genre for an adult audience.

To reveal the dangers of corruption and power.

In 'Animal Farm', what is Orwell's primary purpose in the use of the fairy tale and fable style?

Which word describes the overarching statement you include in an introduction to an essay?

What word beginning with 'A' describes a story that has a hidden moral or political meaning?

Which famous independent school beginning with 'E' did Orwell attend between 1917 to 1921?

"All men are enemies. All animals are comrades."

"Will there still be sugar after the Rebellion?"

"Do not imagine, comrades, that leadership is a pleasure!'

"Comrades, do you know who is responsible for this?"

Match the characters from 'Animal Farm' to the quotes they say.

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

Complete the sentence, Orwell considered himself a ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Using context effectively in 'Animal Farm' essays

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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