Year 11 - English
Boxer and the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'
Animal Farm: barriers to leadership
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils look at different types of leadership in 'Animal Farm'. They first look at Mr Jones, before analysing how education affects leadership and submission. They then practise elements of essay writing, before writing an analytical paragraph about violence and control in the novella.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how the character of Boxer is used to present Orwell's theme of education in 'Animal Farm'.
Key Notes
- Those who are uneducated are at the mercy of their leaders.
- 'Animal Farm' is Orwell's treatise on the power and importance of language.
- Orwell shows those who are uneducated are prevented from being leaders.
- Boxer is the most useful character to explore when discussing education.
Vocabulary To Learn
- gullible: Easily persuaded or willing to believe everything that others say.
- treatise: A piece of writing that explores a specific subject or idea.
- illiterate: You are unable to read or write.
- seminal: A work, for example a piece of writing, that is of great importance and influence.
- diligent: To work hard, in a careful and thorough way.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That Boxer is only presented as naïve and gullible.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Those who are uneducated are at the mercy of their leaders. 'Animal Farm' is Orwell's treatise on the power and importance of language.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'gullible'
Easily persuaded or willing to believe everything that others say.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: That Boxer is only presented as naïve and gullible. Correction: Why does Napoleon set the dogs on Boxer? There are moments when Boxer begins to challenge what he is being told by the pigs.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'Animal Farm': writing with clarity in essays Study Guide
- Analysing form and structure in 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
- Developing analytical paragraphs on 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
- The leadership of Mr. Jones in 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
- Using critical quotations and evaluating the leadership of 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
- Writing effective introductions and conclusions on 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
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