A hierarchy is where people or things are ranked with reference to status or authority.

Oppression occurs when individuals or groups of people are unfairly treated and controlled by those in power.

An ideology is a system of ideas, values or beliefs.

If you are privileged you are seen to have special rights or advantages over others.

'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 1

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.

In this unit, pupils start their exploration of Orwell's 'Animal Farm' by focusing on the pigs and how they weild power. Pupils first read the book before exploring symbolism, key characters and Orwell's methods. They finally hone their essay writing skills and write about the pigs' use of power.

Modern text: first study

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

In 'Animal Farm', what is the name of the song the animals learn to sing?

In 'Animal Farm', what term does Old Major use to address the animals?

In 'Animal Farm', what does Old Major claim is the source of the animals' misery?

Orwell is showing there is already an established hierarchy.

Orwell wants to show how big Old Major is.

Orwell is suggesting that the pigs are listening more closely.

Orwell is emphasising how comfortable the animals are.

What is significant about the "raised platform" and where the pigs position themselves in chapter 1 of 'Animal Farm'?

Complete this quote from chapter 1 of 'Animal Farm': "Man is the only creature that__________".

Mr Jones will give them all their demands.

What is Orwell foreshadowing in Chapter 1 of 'Animal Farm'? 

Which revolution is 'Animal Farm' based on?

What device beginning with 'A' describes how 'Animal Farm' is written?

Which system is described as: an economic system that encourages profit making and private ownership of business and resources?

he believed that power should be with an individual and freedoms limited.

he believed that private ownership and profit should be highly regarded.

he believed that everyone should be empowered to have a say and share ownership.

George Orwell was a democratic socialist which meant that....

To show how authoritarian regimes gain and maintain power.

To expose the flaws in communist and capitalist ideologies.

To celebrate how intelligent animals can be.

Which **three** best describe Orwell's motivation in writing 'Animal Farm'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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

'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 1

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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