Animal Farm Lesson Plans

Objective(s) SWBAT compare and contrast different political elements that will influence the themes in Animal Farm (R.L. 9-10.9). SWBAT explain how the author uses the characters to make political statements (R.L. 9-10.?).

Reading Schedule Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 13 Animal Farm Test Read chapters 1-2 Read chapters 3-4 Read chapters 5-6 Reach chapters 7-8 Read chapters 9-10 *Be prepared for pop quizzes

Background Knowledge Jigsaw read the 6 articles about Orwell Stalin Lenin Communism Totalitarianism Fascism propaganda and the 7 kinds

Chapter 1: Vocabulary Define, exemplify, and illustrate the following words Ensconced (25) Benevolent (26) Tushes (26) Dissentients (31) to cover or shelter; hide securely desiring to help others; charitable: used as an exclamation of impatience, disdain, contempt, etc. dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority

Chapter 1: Questions What other rebellions have marked history (30)? Old Major says,”The prosperity of the one is the prosperity of the others,” (30). What does he mean by this? Do you agree or disagree? Old Major also says, “All animals are created equal,” (32). Is that true. Why or why not? What scare tactics and other manipulations are used in chapter 1? Compare each character's traits with human traits (25-34). Summarize chapter 1 (name it, verb it, detail it).

Chapter 2: Vocabulary Define, exemplify, and illustrate the following word Vivacious (35) Lively, spirited

Chapter 2: Questions Why are pigs the cleverest (35)? What textual evidence suggests Old Major characterizes Vladimir Lenin? What is Orwell saying about this leader? Why do you draw this conclusion? What kind(s) of people does Mollie represent? Explain your answer using textual evidence (36). “[T]hose ribbons that you are so devoted to are the badge of slavery. Can you not understand that liberty is worth than ribbons?” (37). What does Snowball mean? What is liberty worth to you? Explain why. Why did the rebellion begin (39)? Define and explain what liberty means to you.

Chapter 3: Vocabulary Parasitical (46) Peculiar (47) Motto (47) Cryptic (47) Indefatigable (49) a person who receives support, advantage, or the like, from another or others without giving any useful or proper return, as one who lives on the hospitality of others. strange a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge,banner, etc. mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous: incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring.

Symbolism Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. The dove is a symbol of peace. A red rose or red color stands for love or romance. Black is a symbol that represents evil or death. A ladder may stand as a symbol for a connection between the heaven and the earth. A broken mirror may symbolize separation.

Chapter 3: Questions What makes each animal happy? (47) Apply this to a person’s life. ...What has to occur for everyone to be happy? (49) What textual evidence suggests Old Major characterizes Vladimir Lenin? What is Orwell saying about this leader? Why do you draw this conclusion? What political figure does Snowball represent? Use textual evidence to defend your answer. What historical political figure does Napoleon represent? Use textual evidence to defend your answer. What class of people or group does Boxer represent? Use textual evidence to defend your answer.

Chapter 4: Vocabulary Irrepressible (56) Din (56) Smithies (56) Skirmishing (57) Vengeance (58) Ignominious (58) Exploits (59) Impromptu (59) Posthumously (60) Uncontrollable Noisy The workshop of a smith Any brisk conflict or encounter The desire for revenge Marked by dishonor To utilize, especially for profit Made or done without previous preparation Continuing after one's death

Chapter 4: Questions There is an allusion to Julius Caesar (57). What do we know about Julius Caesar? What does this foreshadow? “War is war. The only good human being is a dead one,” (59). Are their modern-day philosophies similar to this sentiment? Explain. What is right and wrong? Are there rules to war? If so, what are they? What does the barn symbolize? Explain your answer with textual evidence. What is a running theme so far? Use textual evidence to explain.

Chapter 5: Vocabulary Blithely (61) Dynamo (64) Unintelligible (64) Aloof (65) Maxim (70) Disinterred (70) Happy, merry an energetic, hardworking, forceful person Not able to be understood Indifferent A general truth unearth

Chapter 5: Questions Is it enough to be informed? What is the difference between being informed and educated? What’s persuading the animals? Consider the ethos, pathos, logos techniques. Will the animals like Napoleon as a leader? Why or why not?

Chapter 6: Vocabulary Arable (75) Broker (78) Commissions (78) Malignity (82) Ignominious (82) Avenge (82) Indignation (82) Capable of producing crops An agent Payment Intense ill will Humiliating Exact satisfaction Offensive,insulting, or base; righteous anger

Chapter 6: Questions What makes life happy and fulfilling? What makes a good leader?

Chapter 7: Vocabulary Infanticide (85) Capitulated (87) Countenances (92) Incited (93) Retribution (94) The practice of killing newborn infants To give up resistance Calm facial expression; composure Urge on Repayment

Chapter 7: Questions Why are the animals willing to work for Napoleon (95)? Use textual evidence. What stands out to you in chapter 7? Explain. Text-to-text (does it remind you of another story?) Text-to-self (does the text make you reflect about yourself?) Text-to-world (is their a modern-day application?)

Chapter 8: Vocabulary Primitive (103) Implements (103) Pensioner (105) Ecstasies (105) Beatifically (105) Reposed (105) being the first or earliest of the kind or inexistence instrument, tool, or utensil A person who receives a fixed payment Delight Blissful, saintly Dignified calmness

Chapter 8: Questions What does the windmill symbolize. Explain. What might the author be criticizing? How? Describe the state of Animal Farm at the end of chapter 8. What do you perceive as the most significant changes since the revolution?

Chapter 9: Vocabulary Precincts (118) Devotees (118) Complicity (119) Contemptuously (119) Quarry (120) Indignantly (125) Oration (126) Interment (125) A district An enthusiastic follower Partnership in wrongdoing Showing disdain A pit to blast out stone Expressing strong displeasure to what is believed unjust Public speech Burial

Chapter 9: Questions When are you truly your own master (118)? What does Boxer’s death represent? Use textual evidence to explain. What is freedom to you? Are the animals in the text free? Why or why not? What does Orwell teach us about ignorance in this story?

Chapter 10: Vocabulary Inebriates (127) Rheumy (127) Morose (127) Taciturn (127) Filial (128) Memoranda (129) Insoluble (130) Tyrannical (131) Intoxicate Discharge of the mucous membrane, cold Gloomily Inclined to silence Noting or having the relation of a child to a parent A short note designating something to be remembered Incapable of being solved or explained Unjustly cruel

Chapter 10: Questions The maxim “Four legs good, two legs bad” morphs into “Four legs good, two legs better.” Why did this maxim change? Who is to blame for the outcome of the animals on the farm and why? The animals rebel against Jones because he made them work long, hard hours and generally neglected or abused them. How is all this IRONIC in light of the end result? One of the themes of the novel is that people’s ignorance can contribute to their political and social oppression. How does the animal’s behavior in the novel support this theme?

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