Animal Farm - Chapter 1

Animal Farm – Chapter 1 Lesson (PowerPoint & Worksheets)

GCSE English Literature Resource | 16-Slide PowerPoint + 3 Worksheets

Teach Chapter 1 of Animal Farm with this fully resourced, ready-to-use lesson designed for GCSE English Literature (or high-ability Year 9 students). This engaging lesson pack includes a 16-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 3 printable worksheets, providing everything you need to explore the opening of George Orwell’s allegorical novella.

What’s Included:

A detailed introduction to Mr Jones, examining his role and character

In-depth analysis of Old Major’s speech, including meaning and purpose

Activities to identify and explore rhetorical techniques used in the speech (e.g., repetition, emotive language, rhetorical questions)

A storyboard task to sequence and visually represent key events in Chapter 1

Extension questions to consolidate understanding and stretch higher-level learners

This resource supports students in developing critical reading skills, analysing persuasive language, and engaging with Orwell’s political ideas from the very start of the novel.

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