Animal Farm - A Dystopian Novel Study
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this class, students will have the opportunity to explore the startingly realities of a dystopian society that has some very harsh but real similarities to the modern world we know today. "A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned - a razor-edged fairy tale for grown-ups that records...
Students will be able to: - Explore a Dystopian Society - Make Connections to the Modern World - Read the Novel - Participate in a Socratic Seminar Discussion - Challenge Other Readers to Think for Themselves - Identify Author Information and a Book Introduction - Explain the Historical Connections - Collaborate with a Journal - Analyze the Beliefs and Hopes for Animal Farm - Analyze the Concept of Equality - Interpret the Poem/Song Called "Beasts of England" - Identify the Rules of Animal - Define Symbolism within Animal Farm - Differentiate Between the Pigs vs. Other Animals of the Farm - Explain the Character Development and Changes - Identify Changes on the Farm and Misconceptions - Define and Explain the Allegory - Investigate the Overall Theme, Symbolism, and Allegory
I have taught this novel through private tutoring on Outschool, in the public classroom, and as a literary novel study through Outschool as well. You can find the class that I have taught this novel in along with the review for the class at the link below. This class is set up the same way as this Animal Farm Novel Study. Please let me know if you have any questions! - https://outschool.com/classes/classic-literature-novel-study-V9NC71b3?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link I love taking part in discussions and ensuring that the students' needs and interests are met as they read.
Homework Offered
Students will be asked to read outside of class so that they are able to participate in the discussion during class time. No other outside homework will be required, but I am happy to provide homework for either of the options below: 1. Essay Writing 2. Paragraph Writing for Each Chapter 3. Annotation Guides for Analysis1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will be asked to purchase the novel in some format. Here are a list of links to the versions of the novel that I suggest for their price and readability! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Farm-George-Orwell/dp/0451526341 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/animal-farm-george-orwell/1100608828?ean=9780451526342 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/animal-farm-george-orwell/1137597358?ean=9780452284241 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Animal-Farm-Audiobook/B002V5H6F4
The parent advisory guide from Common Sense Media can be found at this link: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/animal-farm - Please let me know if you have any questions!
My name is Kaitlyn Fischer and I have taught English to students as young as nine through eighteen in both Missouri and Colorado. I am a close-reading specialist and have a lot of experience teaching students close-reading strategies including...
Group Class
$100
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Completed by 90 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 11-14
1-6 learners per class