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'Animal Farm': reading Chapter 7 and Napoleon's culture of fear

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 explain the events of Chapter 7 in 'Animal Farm' and understand how the pigs create a culture of fear.

Key Notes

  • The animals are beginning to run out of food on the farm
  • The hens are punished for refusing to give up their eggs
  • The pigs run show trials which represent Stalin's period of 'Great Terror'
  • The show trials act as a way of cultivating a culture of fear to keep the animals under control
  • Napoleon's totalitarian regime is fully realised and the revolution is not as promised

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Culture of fear: A culture of fear is a social environment where people are constantly scared or intimidated, often by those in power.
  • Totalitarianism: Totalitarianism is a form of government where an individual or small group have absolute control and power.
  • Publicised: If something is publicised it is made available for all to access.
  • Consolidate: To consolidate is to make something more certain and stronger.
  • Predetermined: If something is predetermined, it has already been agreed upon or decided.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • That Snowball really is responsible for the windmill collapsing and other events on the farm.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

The animals are beginning to run out of food on the farm. The hens are punished for refusing to give up their eggs.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Culture of fear'

A culture of fear is a social environment where people are constantly scared or intimidated, often by those in power.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: That Snowball really is responsible for the windmill collapsing and other events on the farm. Correction: Explore the question, how do you know if propaganda is working effectively? When there is unwavering belief in its messages.

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