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Planning and writing an 'Animal Farm' essay

Animal Farm: the pigs and power

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils start their exploration of Orwell's 'Animal Farm' by focusing on the pigs and how they weild power. Pupils first read the book before exploring symbolism, key characters and Orwell's methods. They finally hone their essay writing skills and write about the pigs' use of power.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to plan and write an extended and developed response to 'Animal Farm'.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • That quotes in essays need to be long and are difficult to remember.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Hypocritical'

To behave in a way that contradicts supposed beliefs or feelings.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: That quotes in essays need to be long and are difficult to remember. Correction: Can you remember anything Boxer says? How about words used to describe characters? Any of the commandments? These are all key quotes.

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