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Animal Farm Novel Study
Rachel Henry
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(24)
In this 10 week study of the novel Animal Farm, students will explore the qualities of an allegory, how the novel reflects the historical events of Soviet Russia, and larger societal issues and ideas related to the themes of the novel.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 10
This class will take an in depth look at the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell and its purpose as an allegory that serves as a microcosm for real events in Soviet Russia. Students will learn literary terms that are necessary for understanding the novel: fable, allegory, fairy tale, unreliable narrator, dramatic irony, and foreshadowing. Students will study propaganda techniques and be able to relate them to the novel as well as to identify them in real life. Finally, students will explore...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Intro to the NovelThis lesson will give students a reading schedule for the book as well as introduce the allegorical component tied to Russian History.Week 2Lesson 2Chapters 1 and 2This lesson will go over best practices for answering a constructed response question by providing evidence from the book. It will take a closer look at the characters and events of the first two chapters and ask students to think critically in order to make inferences and predictions.Week 3Lesson 3Chapters 3, 4, and 5This lesson will provide a check for understanding over the novel and class concepts discussed so far. It will also provide students an opportunity to think critically about the characters and events of the story so far.Week 4Lesson 4Chapters 6 and 7Students will be introduced to the idea of propaganda and be asked to relate this information to the story.Week 5Lesson 5Chapters 8 and 9Students will practice constructed response critical thinking skills and apply previous lessons to these chapters of the story.Week 6Lesson 6Chapters 10This lesson will include a check for understanding of the novel and key concepts discussed in class.Week 7Lesson 7End of Novel AssessmentThis lesson will ask students to think critically about the novel as a whole.Week 8Lesson 8Essay PlanningStudents will write a thesis statement and plan an outline for an essay applying concepts learned in class and from the novel. Students will look at the elements of strong writing.Week 9Lesson 9Essay Rough DraftStudents will submit a rough draft of their essay they planned in Lesson 8. Students will be given feedback on their essay.Week 10Lesson 10Essay Final DraftStudents will apply feedback from Lesson 9 to revise and edit their essay and submit a final draft.
Students will understand the elements of an allegory and be able to articulate their higher level, critical thinking skills through writing.
Homework Offered
Students will be required to read approximately 2 chapters a week as well as answer in depth, critical thinking questions through their writing.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Two reading comprehension quizzes will take place with feedback from the teacher in response to learning how to become better writers. Letter grades will be assigned to these quizzes. Students will also be assessed in their final, written essay.Grades Offered
All copies of class materials will be provided digitally, including access to the novel and short story
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Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(24)
Hello! My name is Mrs. Henry, and I am a licensed secondary English teacher. I have taught 7-12 grade in a traditional classroom setting for the past 9 years. My repertoire of taught classes includes 7th-8th grade Language Arts, Accelerated...
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Ages: 13-16
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