Chapter Two Recap chapter one Give chapter one a title which suggests its themes and ideas.

The three main characters of Chapter Two What are we told about these characters? Find evidence to support your response How and why do the pigs take control?

How is Mollie presented in chapter two? How is Moses presented in chapter two? What could Sugarcandy mountain represent?

Who do you think stole the milk? What could milk represent?

Group work The pigs soon take over control of the farm. Work in groups of four or five as a committee of pigs. Organise the weekly work schedule of the other animals. Discuss carefully the attributes of the different groups of animals. Remember that pigs are interested in getting as much work out of other animals as they can get away with. Anticipate problems and decide how you will deal with them.

Grade Description A Candidates select suitable styles and registers of spoken English for a range of situations and contexts, showing assured use of standard English where appropriate. They confidently vary sentence structures and choose from a broad repertoire of vocabulary to express information, ideas and feelings in an engaging manner. They recognise and fulfil the demands of different roles, whether in formal settings or creative activities. C Candidates adapt their talk to the demands of different situations and contexts. They recognise when standard English is required and use it confidently. They use different sentence structures and select vocabulary so that information, ideas and feelings are communicated clearly and the listener’s interest is engaged. They participate effectively in creative activities. F Candidates talk confidently in familiar situations, showing some awareness of purpose and of listeners’ needs. They convey information, develop ideas and describe feelings clearly, using the main features of standard English as appropriate. In formal and creative activities, they attempt to meet the demands of different roles.

Homework As Squealer, use your gift of the gab, to write a speech in which you persuade the other animals to start doing the weekly work schedule suggested by the Pig committee. Apply your knowledge of persuasive devices.