the overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text

the first sentence of a paragraph. It states the paragraph’s main idea

the final sentence of a paragraph. It comes to a conclusion about the paragraph’s main idea, focusing on the writer’s intentions

quotations which support your topic sentence, and that require analysis

quotations which support your topic sentence, but don’t require analysis

Planning an  excellent 'Animal Farm' essay

English

In 'Animal Farm: Barriers to Leadership', pupils evaluate the different types of leadership styles presented in the novella. In 'Animal Farm: Lies and Deception', pupils explore how key images, such as food and the windmill, are used a symbols of the lies and deceit of the pigs.

Modern text: second deep dive

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

To state the overarching argument supported by the entire text

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

 Makes clear the paragraph has reached its conclusion

Which of the following is **not** a characteristic of a good concluding sentence?

Overarching argument, supported by the whole text.

References to the text which support your topic sentence.

Quotations which support argument and require analysis.

Match the features of an essay to its description.

What would be the key words in this essay question: How does Orwell use Boxer to explore ideas around education?

Fundamentally, Orwell exposes the corruption of power through Snowball.

This brings me onto my next point about the character of Clover and education.

As I said in my topic sentence, Napoleon links to ideas of power.

Which of these would be considered the most successful concluding sentence?

In 'Animal Farm', what event triggers the animals' rebellion against Mr. Jones?

"was the oldest on the farm and the worst tempered"

"with a reputation for getting his own way"

Match the character from 'Animal Farm' to the quote that describes them.

Moses symbolises the corrupt clergy and their role in supporting tyranny.

Moses represents the voice of reason and justice among the animals.

Moses is a revolutionary figure inspiring the animals to rebel.

Moses personifies the spirit of rebellion and resistance.

How does Orwell use the character Moses, the tame raven, to convey a message in 'Animal Farm'?

Benjamin is a fervent supporter of the revolution.

Benjamin is a symbol of blind loyalty to the pigs.

Benjamin is a cynical and skeptical observer who sees through the pigs.

Benjamin is a dynamic character who undergoes a significant transformation.

In 'Animal Farm', how does Orwell use the character Benjamin, the donkey, to comment on the revolution and the pigs' leadership?

Mollie is a symbol of loyalty and hard work.

 Mollie represents the intellectuals who spearhead the revolution.

Mollie is an advocate for equality among the animals.

Mollie symbolises the allure of material comfort and the bourgeoisie.

How does Orwell use the character Mollie, the white mare, to highlight a particular aspect of society in 'Animal Farm'?

Snowball symbolises the corrupt and power-hungry leader.

 Snowball represents the idealistic and visionary revolutionary.

Snowball is a traitor who collaborates with humans against Animal Farm.

Snowball is a neutral character without significant impact on the plot.

What does the character of Snowball represent in 'Animal Farm'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision recommended

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

Planning an excellent 'Animal Farm' essay

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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