Animal Farm: Chapter 1

This 15-slide lesson explores Chapter 1 of George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’.

In this comprehensive lesson, students consider how Orwell plants the seeds of revolution on the farm via Old Major’s rhetorical skill. The allegorical function of the novella is also closely studied, as pupils learn about who/what Old Major and Mr. Jones represent.

Questions, discussion points, and tasks are included for students.

The lesson is ideal for KS3 or GCSE students.

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