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Using critical quotations and evaluating the leadership of 'Animal Farm'

I can evaluate how different types of leadership are presented in ‘Animal Farm’ and use critical quotations in my responses.

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Using critical quotations and evaluating the leadership of 'Animal Farm'

I can evaluate how different types of leadership are presented in ‘Animal Farm’ and use critical quotations in my responses.

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Key learning points

  1. Many different leaders have leadership qualities, although not all use them for good.
  2. Using textual and real life examples can challenge and develop arguments.
  3. Using critical quotations is an effective way to develop and elevate an argument.
  4. Critical quotations should be used sparingly.
  5. Orwell does not present "good" and "bad" leaders, rather he explores the relationship between leadership and power.

Common misconception

That Orwell presents "good" leaders and "bad" leaders.

Think about the impact of Mr. Jones and the pigs on the animals' lives. Is it easy to distinguish which one is better or worse?

Keywords

  • Integrity - To act with honesty and strong moral principles.

  • Decisiveness - The ability to make decisions quickly.

  • Selflessness - To put others’ needs and wants before your own.

  • Indistinguishable - Impossible to judge as being different when compared to another thing.

  • Idealism - The belief that your ideals can be achieved.

Find some examples of modern day leaders to discuss the concept of leadership. What qualities initiated their rises to power?
Teacher tip

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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6 Questions

Q1.
Which word beginning with 'T' describes a leader who exercises power through oppression and cruelty?
Correct Answer: tyrannical , tyrant, tyranny, Tyrannical , Tyrant
Q2.
Which word beginning with 'A' describes a leader, or regime, that enforces strict obedience usually at the cost of personal freedoms?
Correct Answer: Authoritarian, authoritarian
Q3.
In 'Animal Farm', who was chased off by "enormous dogs wearing brass studded collars"?
Mr. Jones
Mollie
Correct answer: Snowball
Moses
Mr. Pinchfield
Q4.
Complete the quote from 'Animal Farm'; "All the animals worked like__________ that year."
Correct Answer: Slaves, slaves
Q5.
In 'Animal Farm' what military awards do the animals create?
Correct answer: Animal Hero First and Second Class.
Order of the Golden Hoof.
Napoleon's Medal of Honour.
First and Second Class Comrades.
Q6.
Match the characters from 'Animal Farm' to the historical figure they represent.
Correct Answer:Snowball,Trotsky

Trotsky

Correct Answer:Napoloen,Stalin

Stalin

Correct Answer:Squealer,Molotov

Molotov

Correct Answer:Old Major,Marx

Marx

Correct Answer:Mr. Jones,Tsar Nicholas II

Tsar Nicholas II

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which word means to act with honesty and strong moral principles?
Correct answer: Integrity
Decisiveness
Selflessness
Strategy
Q2.
Complete the sentence: In 'Animal Farm' Mr. Jones' ineptness and starvation of the animals, is reminiscent of _____________ actions.
Stalin's
Trotsky's
Marx's
Correct answer: Tsar Nicholas II's
Q3.
In 'Animal Farm' what leadership qualities does Snowball exhibit?
Strength and decisiveness
Correct answer: Integrity and idealism
Deception and cruelty
Laziness and ineptitude
Q4.
Complete Orwell's quote on revolution: “It is only by revolution__________"
that a totalitarian state can be established.
that the status quo can be maintained.
Correct answer: that the native genius of the English people can be set free.
that we fully see its futility.
Q5.
In 'Animal Farm', which historical figure is mirrored in Snowball's expulsion, marking the victory of totalitarianism over democracy?
Tsar Nicholas II
Correct answer: Trotsky
Stalin
Karl Marx
Q6.
What word does Orwell use to describe political language, suggesting it is designed to manipulate and justify immoral behaviour?
Propaganda
Correct answer: Lies
Stories
Fiction