1. Reviewing chapters 1 and 2
Name three defining characteristics of Communism.
Look at the following names. What might they tell us about a character?
Major
Boxer
Mollie
Napoleon

2. Animal Farm By the end of this lesson I will: Reviewed home reading
Have read chapter 3/4
Have used persuasive techniques in a propaganda poster
Big picture:
During this lesson we will start to read the text and together will consider persuasive techniques in chapter 1. Then we will use them when we work individually to create a propaganda poster.

3. Major’s speech
Watch chapter 3 of Animal Farm on Click View (5 mins)

4. Review home learning
Read Major’s speech again and find examples of persuasive
techniques.
Rhetorical question:
_______________________________________
Direct statements:
________________________________________
Group of three:
Repetition:
_______________________________________ ________________________________________
Pronouns:
Commands:

5. Task Create a poster for ‘Animalism’. You MUST:
use the techniques discussed in the last task
include information from Major’s speech in chapter 1
make sure it is eye-catching and persuasive. What must you consider in order to do this?

6. Reading Read chapter 3 and answer the following questions:
What caused a drawback for the animals during the harvest?
Who worked the hardest during this harvest? Give examples.
Which animals did the least? Why?
What symbol was on the Republic of Animals flag? What did it signify?
What did Snowball put in place? Name them.
What were the Seven Commandments reduced to for the benefit of the stupidest animals?
What did Napoleon concentrate on? Why?
Where had the milk gone? What reasons were given for this?

7. Sound familiar? Bourgeoisie Stalin Trotsky
The story of the Russian Revolution forms the allegory of the novel Animal Farm. Can you match these figures with characters from the book?
Bourgeoisie
Stalin
Trotsky
Some people didn’t care about revolution
Only thought about themselves
Went to other countries that offered more for them
Pure communist, followed Marx
Wanted to improve life for all in Russia
Chased away by Lenin’s KGB (secret police)
Not a good speaker
Uneducated
Didn’t follow Marx’s ideas
Cared for power and killed all that opposed him

8. Homelearning Complete your poster on Animalism
Extension (positive points)
Read and complete the activities on the handout.