Developing analytical paragraphs on 'Animal Farm'
I can effectively analyse language in a detailed, perceptive and developed way.
Developing analytical paragraphs on 'Animal Farm'
I can effectively analyse language in a detailed, perceptive and developed way.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
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.
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Developing analytical paragraphs on 'Animal Farm', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Developing analytical paragraphs on 'Animal Farm', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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