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Essay writing: selecting and exploring quotes from 'Animal Farm'

I can select quotes that are analytically rich and explore textual details in full.

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Essay writing: selecting and exploring quotes from 'Animal Farm'

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Quotes should be judiciously chosen.
  2. Single paragraph outlines can be used to practice finding supporting details.
  3. Quotes should be analysed using a layered approach.

Keywords

  • Judicious - To be judicious is to make good and informed decisions.

  • Analytical - Being analytical means to examine things in detail.

  • Oppression - Oppression is the exploitation of people by those in power.

  • Uttered - If you uttered something you have spoken or made an audible sound.

Common misconception

That quotes need to be long.

Explore the purpose of quotes and how efficiency is key. What is considered an effective use of quotes?

The single paragraph outlines and circular diagrams can be used to help develop an extended piece of analytical writing.
Teacher tip

Equipment

You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
  • 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).

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6 Questions

Q1.
In 'Animal Farm' what does the character Boxer symbolise in the story?
Correct answer: The working class
The corrupt ruling class
The intellectuals and thinkers
The symbol of rebellion
Q2.
In 'Animal Farm' which character hides during the Battle of the Cowshed?
Muriel
Snowball
Squealer
Napoleon
Correct answer: Mollie
Q3.
In 'Animal Farm', how does Napoleon express his contempt for Snowball’s windmill plans?
Correct answer: By urinating on them
By spitting on them
Be tearing them up
By writing Snowball a letter
By delivering a speech
Q4.
In 'Animal Farm', who writes the poem celebrating Napoleon and comparing him to the "sun"?
Squealer
The sheep
Correct answer: Minimus
Boxer
Q5.
What word beginning with 'M' is missing from this sentence: ‘Animal Farm’ is a __________ because it is a self-contained representation of a larger society and system?
Correct Answer: Microcosm, microcosm
Q6.
Starting with the first, put the seven commandments from' Animal Farm' into their correct order.
1 - Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
2 - Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
3 - No animal shall wear clothes.
4 - No animal shall sleep in a bed.
5 - No animal shall drink alcohol.
6 - No animal shall kill any other animal.
7 - All animals are equal.

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6 Questions

Q1.
What does the term "judicious" mean in the context of selecting quotes?
Randomly chosen
Correct answer: Carefully selected and well-informed
Lengthy and descriptive
Unrelated to the topic
Q2.
What is missing from this single paragraph outline? Topic sentence, __________, closing sentence?
Correct Answer: textual detail, Textual detail, supporting detail, Supporting detail
Q3.
In 'Animal Farm', which three adjectives are used to describe Squealer?
Correct answer: Twinkling
Persuasive
Correct answer: Brilliant
Correct answer: Nimble
Shining
Q4.
In 'Animal Farm', Squealer is described as "skipping from side to side and whisking his tail". Why does he do this?
To create fear and terror
Correct answer: To distract and persuade while arguing difficult points
To show that he is creative and able to multi-task
To indicate nervousness and insecurity
Q5.
In 'Animal Farm', which simile is used to show that the animals are no better off after the rebellion and demonstrates the ongoing cycle of oppression?
Correct Answer: Worked like slaves, Like slaves, worked like slaves
Q6.
A motif of food is used throughout 'Animal Farm' to symbolise basic needs and the growing inequality on the farm. Which food is not used in the novella?
Milk
Correct answer: Bread
Apples
Sugar
Barley