'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 1
I can describe the events of Chapter 1 and recognise emerging themes.
'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 1
I can describe the events of Chapter 1 and recognise emerging themes.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mr Jones is the drunk and reckless owner of the farm.
- Old Major is a well respected boar. He represents a challenge to authority and dominant ideology
- Old Major uses rhetoric effectively to influence the animals.
- Powers and hierarchical structures are already beginning to emerge. The pigs have more authority.
Keywords
Hierarchy - A hierarchy is where people or things are ranked with reference to status or authority.
Oppression - Oppression occurs when individuals or groups of people are unfairly treated and controlled by those in power.
Ideology - An ideology is a system of ideas, values or beliefs.
Privileged - If you are privileged you are seen to have special rights or advantages over others.
Common misconception
That the animals are always equal, even from the very start.
Focus on the positioning of the animals and how they enter the barn. Orwell is already beginning to make distinctions between the animals.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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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