George Orwell wrote animal farm as a fable, political satire and as allegory. What evidence can you provide to support this point? Ms Wilkin

The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices satire A story, poem, or picture which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one allegory A short tale that is passed on by word of mouth that has animal characters with human qualities that teaches readers a moral and/or lesson fable

LO: To further develop an understanding of the plot and key characters I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4 I can begin to recognise and explain how the pigs take and maintain control over the farm. I can describe two of the characters in detail using evidence to support my points.

LO: To further develop an understanding of the plot and key characters I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4 I can begin to recognise and explain how the pigs take and maintain control over the farm. I can describe two of the characters in detail using evidence to support my points. LO: To further develop an understanding of the plot and key characters Orwell provides subtle and not so subtle hints as to how the pigs gain and maintain control over the farm. Re-read chapter’s 1-3 and fill out on your grid the main events, in what way have the pigs gained and are maintaining power and in what way are they/have they become corrupted? Chapter 1 Chapter2 Chapter 3 .

Chapter 1 Chapter2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Each student has a grid and has to use the post-it notes on the board to complete it.

Hints at hierarchy within barn scene. Chapter 1 Chapter2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Old Major’s speech Hints at hierarchy within barn scene. Disillusionment with a utopian vision. Best harvest Snowball committees. Four legs good, two legs bad. Napoleon takes the puppies. Farmers discuss fear of animals. The battle of the…………………….where Jones, Pilkington and Frederick’s men take on the animals. Animals win. Boxer is upset at the thought of……………………………. They have taught themselves to …………….and change the name of the farm to ……………and inscribe the ……………………………on the wall Squealer uses…………. Sunday…………. Pigeons sent to spread …………………. Snowball plans battle using …………….. Snowball says: ‘The only good human being is a dead one.’ ‘All animals should be ready to die for Animal Farm. The pigs take the…………….. Pigs have taken the milk………………. Each student has a grid and has to use the post-it notes on the board to complete it.

Hints at hierarchy within barn scene. Chapter 1 Chapter2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Old Major’s speech Hints at hierarchy within barn scene. Disillusionment with a utopian vision. The rebellion. Best harvest Snowball committees. Four legs good, two legs bad. Napoleon takes the puppies. Farmers discuss fear of animals. The battle of the Cowshed where Jones, Pilkington and Frederick’s men take on the animals. Animals win. Boxer is upset at the thought of killing the stable boy. Mollie disappears. Snowball explores the idea of the windmill. Snowball and Napoleon argue on everything. Dogs chase Snowball away. Napoleon claims the windmill idea for his own. They have taught themselves to read and write and change the name of the farm to Animal Farm and inscribe the 7 commandment Squealer’s propaganda Sunday meetings. Pigeons sent to spread Beasts of England (Domino effect) Snowball plans battle (Julius Caesar) Snowball says: ‘The only good human being is a dead one.’ ‘All animals should be ready to die for Animal Farm. Dogs chase snowball away Squealer convinces the animals of Snowball’s inadequacies. (Lies) The pigs take the milk Pigs have taken the milk and apples The dogs wag their tails for Napoleon like they did for Mr Jones. Sunday Meetings cancelled. All decisions made by pigs. Each student has a grid and has to use the post-it notes on the board to complete it.

LO: To further develop an understanding of the plot and key characters I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4 I can begin to recognise and explain how the pigs take and maintain control over the farm. I can describe two of the characters in detail using evidence to support my points. LO: To further develop an understanding of the plot and key characters We are going to listen to chapter 4 and you should fill your grid out as we go along. The main events. In what way have the pigs gained and are maintaining power. In what way are they/have they become corrupted. Listen and then take note of their answers. Can you see any patterns emerging? How are the pigs maintaining power?

Hints at hierarchy within barn scene. Chapter 1 Chapter2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Old Major’s speech Hints at hierarchy within barn scene. Disillusionment with a utopian vision. The rebellion. Best harvest Snowball committees. Four legs good, two legs bad. Napoleon takes the puppies. Farmers discuss fear of animals. The battle of the Cowshed where Jones, Pilkington and Frederick’s men take on the animals. Animals win. Boxer is upset at the thought of killing the stable boy. They have taught themselves to read and write and change the name of the farm to Animal Farm and inscribe the 7 commandment Squealer’s propaganda Sunday meetings. Pigeons sent to spread Beasts of England (Domino effect) Snowball plans battle (Julius Caesar) Snowball says: ‘The only good human being is a dead one.’ ‘All animals should be ready to die for Animal Farm. The pigs take the milk Pigs have taken the milk and apples Each student has a grid and has to use the post-it notes on the board to complete it.

LO: To further develop an understanding of the plot and key characters I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4 I can begin to recognise and explain how the pigs take and maintain control over the farm. I can describe two of the characters in detail using evidence to support my points. LO: To further develop an understanding of the plot and key characters What happened in the Battle of the Cowshed? Re-read the chapter writing down what each individual animal did during the battle. Imagine you were Snowball and you were planning your defense, produce a detailed plan showing where you intend each animal to be waiting and what you expect them to do. You should include drawings and annotations. Pigeons Geese Muriel Benjamin Sheep Snowball Three horses in particular boxer The cat Students draw a plan for the battle.

LO: To further develop an understanding of the plot and key characters I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4 I can begin to recognise and explain how the pigs take and maintain control over the farm. I can describe two of the characters in detail using evidence to support my points. LO: To further develop an understanding of the plot and key characters 1) Think about the character’s roles in the battle. How significant was boxer’s? 2) What do you learn about the character of Boxer and how does he differ from Snowball? Use evidence to support your points. Students think about questions and answer vocally