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Planning 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 create topic sentences and plan effectively.

Key Notes

  • Planning topic sentences is an important part of the writing process.
  • Topic sentences are structurally important in supporting your overarching argument.
  • Using discourse markers at the beginning of a topic sentence can help you logically sequence your response.
  • Single paragraph outlines are en effective way to plan paragraphs.
  • Conclusive discourse markers are an effective way to begin concluding sentences.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • disseminate: To give out or spread, particularly with reference to news and information.
  • dependent: To rely on or require someone for support.
  • logical: To present ideas in a clear, coherent and organised manner.
  • legitimise: To make something seem acceptable and lawful, particularly something bad.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Planning takes too long.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Planning topic sentences is an important part of the writing process. Topic sentences are structurally important in supporting your overarching argument.

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

To give out or spread, particularly with reference to news and information.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Planning takes too long. Correction: A detailed plan will speed up the writing process and ensure a cohesive and well structured argument.

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