Planning and writing an 'Animal Farm' essay
I can plan and write an extended and developed response to 'Animal Farm'.
Planning and writing an 'Animal Farm' essay
I can plan and write an extended and developed response to 'Animal Farm'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Reading the question and picking out key words is useful in order to understand its expectations.
- Planning key points helps to create an overarching argument.
- Single paragraph outlines are useful in creating a detailed plan for the main body of an essay.
- Using success criteria is an effective way to help write an essay.
Common misconception
That quotes in essays need to be long and are difficult to remember.
Can you remember anything Boxer says? How about words used to describe characters? Any of the commandments? These are all key quotes.
Keywords
Hypocritical - To behave in a way that contradicts supposed beliefs or feelings.
Manipulative - To use controlling behaviours to gain power over another or get them to behave in a certain way.
Hierarchy - A system which positions people in relation to status or power.
Dependent - To need the support of someone or something in order to exist.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
Content guidance
- 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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