An overarching argument or the main idea in a response.

To suggest that something is certain. It will definitely happen.

A system in which people are ranked according to power or status.

To make and add notes or short explanations to texts or images.

Essay writing: unpacking questions and writing theses on '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.

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What statement beginning with 'T' includes an overarching argument or the main idea in a response?

What word, beginning with 'A', refers to the action of making and adding notes or short explanations to texts or images?

The word "how" in an essay question refers to which things?

Which of these is a good way to start a thesis statement?

What are the key words in this essay question? 'How does Orwell use Boxer to explore ideas around exploitation?'

What first instigates the animals' rebellion against Mr. Jones in 'Animal Farm'?

In 'Animal Farm', what role does Boxer, the horse, play in the development of the story?

In 'Animal Farm', what is the ultimate fate of Old Major?

 It represents equality among the animals.

It symbolises the pigs' descent into corruption.

How does Orwell use the farmhouse in 'Animal Farm' as a symbol?

Depicts a society under totalitarian rule based on fear and oppression.

Depicts an idealistic society based on equality.

Depicts a realistic representation of the Russian Revolution.

'Animal Farm' can be considered dystopian because it...

What word beginning with 'O' describes a narrator who knows and sees everything?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Essay writing: unpacking questions and writing theses on 'Animal Farm'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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