If someone shows great courage in the face of danger, they can be said to be showing valour.

Propaganda refers to biased information, created to promote a political cause.

Maxims are short statements expressing general truths or rules. In Animal Farm ‘Four legs good, two legs bad’ is a maxim.

Nuance refers to the subtle changes and variations in something’s meaning.

A hierarchy is any system in which members of an organisation are ranked by authority or value.

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 4 and considering Snowball as a leader

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

What is the name of the battle that takes place in chapter 3 of 'Animal Farm'?

Which two animals are awarded 'Animal Hero: First Class' in after the Battle of the Cowshed in chapter 3 of 'Animal Farm'?

The novella 'Animal Farm' makes allusions to other countries. Mr. Pilkington represents the Western powers of Britain and America and Mr. Frederick represents...

That their farms will see a similar revolution to that on Animal Farm.

That Jones will quickly return and be a competitor once more.

That Animal Farm will outperform their own farms.

That the revolution will damage the reputation of the farming industry.

In 'Animal Farm', both Mr. Frederick and Mr. Pilkington have the same fear. What is it?

A fearless leader, winning the battle through his bravery and intelligence.

A strategic leader, but not one willing to get involved in the fight directly.

A co-operative leader, working in partnership with Napoleon.

An ineffective leader, whose actions nearly cost the animals the battle.

Which of the below best describes the actions of Snowball in the 'Battle of the Cowshed' in chapter 3 of 'Animal Farm'?

The maxim lacks nuance and could be used to justify any of their behaviour.

Condensing Animalism into one maxim shows how successful the pigs have been.

They may use it to expel animals that fall foul of it e.g. Birds.

They may use it to generate a new swell of opposition to Jones and the humans.

In 'Animal Farm', the pigs introduce the maxim 'Four legs good, two legs bad'. Why might this suggest they could gain even more power?

At the end of chapter three of 'Animal Farm', the pigs alone are allowed to eat the milk and apples. Which commandment does this break?

Complete this maxim from 'Animal Farm':  'Four legs good, ...'

The character of Mollie from 'Animal Farm' represents which political class?

In chapter 3 of 'Animal Farm', Moses talks extensively of 'Sugarcandy mountain'. What does he represent?

Characterised by subtle shades of meaning.

Characterised by a very clear and explicit meaning.

Characterised by a variety of contrasting meanings.

What is the definition of the word 'nuance'? Here it is used in a sentence: 'His words carried a nuance of scepticism'. 

The animals of 'Animal Farm' create 'Animalism'. What is it an allusion to?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 4 and considering Snowball as a leader

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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