A persona is the part of your character or personality that is presented to other people.

Ideology is a system of ideas or values that underpin a theory or idea.

A cult of personality is where a public figure (such as a political leader) is presented as a great person who should be admired and loved.

To show reverence is to demonstrate a deep respect for something or someone.

Exploring the different methods of control and leadership in 'Animal Farm'

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 distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

By employing a combination of propaganda and manipulation

Through a persuasive and collaborative leadership style

How do both Stalin and Napoleon from 'Animal Farm' create a cult of personality?

Innovative, idealistic, and collaborative

In 'Animal Farm' what persona does Napoleon create through propaganda?

In 'Animal Farm', which characters show the dangers of a lack of education and the connection to blind loyalty?

Which character in 'Animal Farm' is described as "winning over the majority with his brilliant speeches"?

In chapter 10 of 'Animal Farm' the pigs reduce the commandments to one. Complete the commandment: "All animals are equal but some animals__________"

In 'Animal Farm', what is the primary method Napoleon uses to maintain control on the farm?

In 'Animal Farm', which pig is known for being persuasive and manipulative, serving as Napoleon's spokesperson?

In 'Animal Farm', who is driven out by Napoleon in a power struggle, despite being intelligent and having good intentions?

Complete this commandment from 'Animal Farm': "No animal shall kill any other animal__________"

Starting with the first, put these events from 'Animal Farm' in chronological order.

In 'Animal Farm' Old Major says, "Our lives are miserable, laborious and short". This is an example of which rhetorical device?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Exploring the different methods of control and leadership in 'Animal Farm'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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