'Animal Farm': selecting judicious quotes and tracking a character in an essay
I can use textual evidence to support my inferences and track a character in an essay.
'Animal Farm': selecting judicious quotes and tracking a character in an essay
I can use textual evidence to support my inferences and track a character in an essay.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Arguably, Squealer's manipulation of language makes him the most the treacherous pig.
- Judiciously chosen quotes should be used in essays.
- Tracking a character is an effective way to structure an essay.
- Snowball could be described as one of the 'unconsciously power-hungry people’ who blight revolutionary causes.
- Arguably, Squealer’s name is an example of nominative determinism.
Common misconception
Snowball isn't to blame for the failed revolution.
How many examples can you find where Snowball supports hierarchical ideas that go against the ideals of equality?
Keywords
Treachery - to behave in a way that is deceitful and disloyal
Nominative determinism - the theory that people do jobs or activities that are connected to their name
Egalitarian - the belief that all people are important and should be treated equally
Sycophantic - praising people in authority, or those with a higher status, insincerely in order to gain an advantage
Judicious - kake thoughtful choices based on good judgement
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
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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