Animal Farm Chapter 2 - The Rebellion (adapted)

Establishes the key characters & themes of Chapter 2 in which the animals rebel . Adapted text is aimed at GCSE English Literature students or others new to novel & stays close to the original *
Objective
To familiarise students with the central story, themes and characters. In Ch2 we first meet those scheming pigs (Snowball, Squealer & Napoleon).
Key Features
While staying close to the spirit of the original, I have:
a) reduced length of the text by about 50%.
b) shortened paragraphs and sentences
c) replaced reported speech with dialogue where this is feasible.
d) reduced the number of words/phrases/references likely be unfamiliar to young readers.
e) reduced the use of passive voice and authorial intervention in the narration.
f) kept the focus on the story rather than the Russian Revolution parallels. These can be introduced once the central narrative is established.
g) encouraged readers continue onto to the original text
My background
I teach and write graded reading materials for language learners and reluctant readers. My publications include original stories like Love by Design (Macmillan Education) and adaptations of classics like The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Simply Stories) and Washington Square, Vanity Fair and Gulliver’s Travels for OUP.