Lesson Plan: Animal Farm vs. Propaganda in History Research Presentation

Explore the power of persuasion with the Animal Farm vs. Propaganda in History Research Presentation lesson plan. This comprehensive resource guides students in analyzing historical propaganda and drawing connections to George Orwell’s Animal Farm. It includes detailed lesson plans, a propaganda mini-lesson, sample propaganda posters, a student planning sheet, a grading rubric, and differentiation suggestions to support diverse learners. Students will critically examine propaganda techniques, identify key messages, and compare historical examples to Squealer’s manipulations in Animal Farm. Differentiation strategies include guided notes, sentence starters, small group scaffolding, choice-based assignments, and multimedia options to accommodate various learning styles. Perfect for fostering analytical thinking and media literacy, this engaging lesson helps students recognize the impact of propaganda both in literature and real-world history.