To manipulate is to control or influence someone or something, usually in a deceptive way.

If a person demonstrates compliance, they are following rules, orders, or requests and doing what is expected of them without resistance.

If you feel disillusionment you are disappointed or have lost faith in something you believe in.

An authoritarian regime exercises complete control over people and limits personal freedoms.

Chapter 6: working like slaves

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

In chapter 6 of 'Animal Farm', what is the name of the human solicitor the animals are making deals with?

In chapter 6 of 'Animal Farm', what is the consequence if the animals choose not to work voluntarily on Sundays?

He uses a metaphor to highlight their contentment.

He employs a simile to reveal their enduring hardships.

He utilises irony to emphasize their unity and cooperation.

He uses alliteration to convey their idyllic existence.

In chapter 6 of 'Animal Farm', what technique does Orwell use to describe the animal's work?

They struggle to find a suitable location for the windmill.

They can't break up the stone into pieces of suitable size.

They have no knowledge of how to build a windmill.

In 'Animal Farm', what difficulty do the animals face when trying to construct the windmill?

The pigs lead the construction work, showcasing their equality with others.

The pigs refrain from any manual labor to maintain their leadership status.

The pigs join in at critical moments, emphasising their selective participation.

The pigs exclusively handle the transport of stone to ensure efficiency.

In chapter 6 of 'Animal Farm', what role do the pigs play in the construction of the windmill, and why is this significant?

He uses questions to empower the animals and encourage critical thinking.

He employs rhetorical questions to maintain transparency.

He uses questions to confuse and instil doubt so the animals rely on the pigs.

He avoids using questions entirely to maintain direct control.

In chapter 6 of 'Animal Farm', how does Squealer reinforce Napoleon's control?

What word beginning with 'A' is to show loyalty to a ruler, group or belief?

In chapter 5 of 'Animal Farm', what was discovered under hay in Mollie's stall?

They are angry and speak about it everyday.

In 'Animal Farm', how do the animals react when Mollie disappears?

"Brass-studded collars" which emphasise Napoleon's increasing power and control.

"Hats and ribbons" which shows how they are tamed by humans.

"Collars and harnesses" which represent their need to be tamed.

In chapter 5 of 'Animal Farm', what are the nine dogs wearing and what does this signify?

In 'Animal Farm', what word beginning with 'S' describes the way in which Snowball is blamed for incidents on the farm and portrayed as a bad character?

In 'Animal Farm', what are Boxer's maxims?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Chapter 6: working like slaves

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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