Year 11 - English
'Animal Farm': selecting judicious quotes and tracking a character in an essay
Animal Farm: lies and deception
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore the importance of lies and deception in 'Animal Farm'. They first look at deception, before developing their analytical skills by practising selecting judicious quotations and weaving context into their responses. They finally plan an essay on lies and propaganda.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use textual evidence to support your inferences and track a character in an essay.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Snowball isn't to blame for the failed revolution.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Arguably, Squealer's manipulation of language makes him the most the treacherous pig. Judiciously chosen quotes should be used in essays.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Treachery'
to behave in a way that is deceitful and disloyal.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Snowball isn't to blame for the failed revolution. Correction: How many examples can you find where Snowball supports hierarchical ideas that go against the ideals of equality?
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'Animal Farm': developing analytical paragraphs on Squealer Study Guide
- Planning an excellent 'Animal Farm' essay Study Guide
- The importance of food and drink motifs in 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
- The importance of the windmill in 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
- The theme of deception in 'Animal Farm' Study Guide
- Weaving context into 'Animal Farm' essays Study Guide
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