If you are superannuated it means you are old and no longer suitable for work.

A readjustment is the act of changing something slightly to improve it.

A reduction is to make something smaller in size.

If you are unscrupulous you behave in a way that is dishonest and unfair.

'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 9 and exploring the character Boxer

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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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

In 'Animal Farm', what does Boxer's motto, "I will work harder," reveal about his character?

 It highlights his intelligence and strategic thinking.

It emphasises his ability to challenge the pigs' authority.

 It showcases his commitment to the cause and personal sacrifices.

It reveals his lack of loyalty to the other animals.

Why is Boxer's determination to work through pain significant in 'Animal Farm'?

To reduce the amount of something significantly.

To make changes to improve something slightly.

To completely remove or eliminate something.

To maintain things as they are without any changes.

By helping Boxer recover from his injuries.

By exposing the pigs' manipulation of language.

By revealing that Boxer is going to a hospital.

By reading the side of the van and recognising Boxer's destination.

In chapter 8 of 'Animal Farm', how does Benjamin contribute to the other animals' understanding of Boxer's fate?

 Both were poets who wrote revolutionary verses.

Both were leaders of the animal rebellion against the humans.

Both were symbols of hard work and dedication in their respective contexts.

Both were known for their strategic intelligence and cunning.

What similarity can be drawn between Alexei Stakhanov and Boxer in 'Animal Farm'?

"Fools! Do you not see what is written...?"

"I had been looking forward to my retirement".

Match each character from 'Animal Farm' to the quote that they say in chapter 9 of the novel.

Finish the rewritten 5th Commandment from 'Animal Farm'. "No animal shall drink alcohol..."

In 'Animal Farm', who does Boxer say is "always right"?

"His answer to every problem [...] was “I will work harder".

"a stout motherly mare approaching middle life".

"the oldest animal on the farm and the worst tempered".

"flirting her long tail and chewing at a stalk of hay".

Match the horse or donkey to their description from 'Animal Farm'.

He takes responsibility for the windmill's failure and resigns.

He encourages the animals to elect a new leader to avoid further destruction.

He blames Snowball, labeling him a traitor, and increases his authority.

He allows other animals to make decisions independently, reducing his control.

In chapter 8 of 'Animal Farm', how does Napoleon use the attack on the windmill to manipulate the animals and consolidate his power?

Squealer presents inflated statistics to the other animals.

Napoleon sells wood to Frederick, but discovers the cash is forgeries.

Frederick and his men blow up the windmill.

The animals declare the battle a success.

They find a case of whiskey and drink it.

They rewrite commandment 5 to "No animal shall drink alcohol to excess".

Starting with the first, put the events from chapter 8 of 'Animal Farm' in chronological order.

They are reinforced, showing the pigs' commitment to equality.

They are rewritten for the humans and to develop their relationships.

They remain unchanged, indicating the pigs' commitment to equality.

They are modified to suit the pigs' interests, illustrating their manipulation.

By chapter 8 of 'Animal Farm', how have the Seven Commandments changed, and what does this reveal about the pigs' leadership and their manipulation of the other animals?

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 Chapter 9 and exploring the character Boxer

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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