Animal Farm Lesson Plans Objectives SWBAT compare and
Animal Farm Lesson Plans
Objective(s) SWBAT compare and contrast different political elements that will influence 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 Read chapters 1 -2 Nov. 7 Read chapters 3 -4 Nov. 8 Read chapters 5 -6 Nov. 9 Reach chapters 7 -8 Nov. 10 Read chapters 9 -10 Nov. 13 Animal Farm Test *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) to cover or shelter; hide securely Benevolent (26) desiring to help others; charitable: Tushes (26) used as an exclamation of impatience, disdain, contempt, etc. Dissentients (31) dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority
Chapter 1: Questions 1. What other rebellions have marked history (30)? 2. 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? 3. Old Major also says, “All animals are created equal, ” (32). Is that true. Why or why not? 4. What scare tactics and other manipulations are used in chapter 1? 5. Compare each character's traits with human traits (25 -34). 6. 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 1. Why are pigs the cleverest (35)? 2. What textual evidence suggests Old Major characterizes Vladimir Lenin? What is Orwell saying about this leader? Why do you draw this conclusion? 3. What kind(s) of people does Mollie represent? Explain your answer using textual evidence (36). 4. “[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. 5. Why did the rebellion begin (39)? 6. 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 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 1. What makes each animal happy? (47) Apply this to a person’s life. . What has to occur for everyone to be happy? (49) 2. What textual evidence suggests Old Major characterizes Vladimir Lenin? What is Orwell saying about this leader? Why do you draw this conclusion? 3. What political figure does Snowball represent? Use textual evidence to defend your answer. 4. What historical political figure does Napoleon represent? Use textual evidence to defend your answer. 5. What class of people or group does Boxer represent? Use textual evidence to defend your answer.
Chapter 4: Vocabulary Irrepressible (56) Uncontrollable Din (56) Noisy Smithies (56) The workshop of a smith Skirmishing (57) Any brisk conflict or encounter Vengeance (58) The desire for revenge Ignominious (58) Marked by dishonor Exploits (59) To utilize, especially for profit Impromptu (59) Made or done without previous preparation Posthumously (60) Continuing after one's death
Chapter 4: Questions 1. There is an allusion to Julius Caesar (57). What do we know about Julius Caesar? What does this foreshadow? 2. “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? 3. What does the barn symbolize? Explain your answer with textual evidence. 4. What is a running theme so far? Use textual evidence to explain.
Chapter 5: Vocabulary Blithely (61) Happy, merry Dynamo (64) an energetic, hardworking, forceful person Unintelligible (64) Not able to be understood Aloof (65) Indifferent Maxim (70) A general truth Disinterred (70) unearth
Chapter 5: Questions 1. Is it enough to be informed? What is the difference between being informed and educated? 2. What’s persuading the animals? Consider the ethos, pathos, logos techniques. 3. Will the animals like Napoleon as a leader? Why or why not?
Chapter 6: Vocabulary Arable (75) Capable of producing crops Broker (78) An agent Commissions (78) Payment Malignity (82) Intense ill will Ignominious (82) Humiliating Avenge (82) Exact satisfaction Indignation (82) Offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger
Chapter 6: Questions 1. What makes life happy and fulfilling? 2. What makes a good leader?
Chapter 7: Vocabulary Infanticide (85) The practice of killing newborn infants Capitulated (87) To give up resistance Countenances (92) Calm facial expression; composure Incited (93) Urge on Retribution (94) Repayment
Chapter 7: Questions 1. Why are the animals willing to work for Napoleon (95)? Use textual evidence. 2. What stands out to you in chapter 7? Explain. a. Text-to-text (does it remind you of another story? ) b. Text-to-self (does the text make you reflect about yourself? ) c. Text-to-world (is their a modern-day application? )
Chapter 8: Vocabulary Primitive (103) being the first or earliest of the kind or inexistence Implements (103) instrument, tool, or utensil Pensioner (105) A person who receives a fixed payment Ecstasies (105) Delight Beatifically (105) Blissful, saintly Reposed (105) Dignified calmness
Chapter 8: Questions 1. What does the windmill symbolize. Explain. What might the author be criticizing? How? 2. 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) A district Devotees (118) An enthusiastic follower Complicity (119) Partnership in wrongdoing Contemptuously (119) Showing disdain Quarry (120) A pit to blast out stone Indignantly (125) Expressing strong displeasure to what is believed unjust Oration (126) Public speech Interment (125) Burial
Chapter 9: Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 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) Intoxicate Rheumy (127) Discharge of the mucous membrane, cold Morose (127) Gloomily Taciturn (127) Inclined to silence Filial (128) Noting or having the relation of a child to a parent Memoranda (129) Insoluble (130) A short note designating something to be remembered Tyrannical (131) Incapable of being solved or explained Unjustly cruel
Chapter 10: Questions 1. 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? 2. 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? 3. One of 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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