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Year 11
AQA
Developing analytical paragraphs on 'Animal Farm'
I can effectively analyse language in a detailed, perceptive and developed way.
New
New
Year 11
AQA
Developing analytical paragraphs on 'Animal Farm'
I can effectively analyse language in a detailed, perceptive and developed way.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- ‘Hard working’ describes quotes which are analytically rich.
- Specific word classes, semantic fields or language device analysis can be used to analyse author's intention.
- Time conjunctions allow you to contextualise quotes.
- Conjunctions can be used to develop analytical comments.
Keywords
Connotations - The words, ideas, feelings or concepts we associate with a word or symbol.
Modal verb - Shows possibility or intent. For example: must, might, should, will.
Tangible - Is to be perceivable by touch.
Semantic field - A group of words that are linked by meaning.
Common misconception
You need to learn lots of quotes to write a successful essay.
Picking a few 'hard working', analytically rich quotes is a better strategy. It's what you do with them that counts.
Opportunity for peer assessment at the end of Task B. This will allow students to share their work and celebrate good practice.
Teacher tip
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on
Open Government Licence version 3.0
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What word beginning with 'A' describes a piece of writing that has a hidden meaning, usually a political or moral one?
Q2.
Which character from 'Animal Farm' said: "can you not understand that liberty is worth more than ribbons?"
Napleon
Old Major
Squealer
Benjamin
Q3.
Which character from 'Animal Farm' is described as: "not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way"?
Benjamin
Mr. Jones
Fredrick
Moses
Q4.
In 'Animal Farm' the narrator states that a character "seemed quite unchanged since the Rebellion". Who is being described?
Napoleon
Moses
Boxer
Mollie
Q5.
In 'Animal Farm' which of these are examples of how Napoleon has built a 'cult of personality' on the farm?
He expels Snowball.
He has a portrait of himself painted on the end of the barn.
He sells the wood to Frederick at the last moment instead of Pilkington.
Q6.
Place the seven commandments from Orwell's 'Animal Farm' in the correct order.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What word beginning with 'C' is described as: the words, ideas, feelings or concepts we associate with a word or symbol.
Q2.
Which term describes a group of words that are linked by meaning?
connotations
word classes
analysis
Q3.
What type of verb is used in this quote from 'Animal Farm': "I will work harder"?
Q4.
What is the missing adjective in this quote from 'Animal Farm'? "He could turn black into ______".
Q5.
Which of the following sentences uses a time conjunction?
However, Orwell also suggests that revolution is important.
Orwell emphasises the methods of control used by the pigs.
The quote "I will work harder" demonstrates Boxer's commitment.
Q6.
Which of these sentences does not use a conjunction?
Moreover, Squealer's manipulation of language is paramount in gaining control.
Furthermore, Boxer's continued hard work enables the farm to prosper.
Additionally, food is also used to make the animals dependent.