Animal Farm: Novel Study & Propaganda Poster Project
In this 2-week course, students will read George Orwell's classic novel Animal Farm, explore allegorical allusions and the political ideologies behind the work and create their own propaganda poster based on the events and characters.
Mr. Wendelin
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What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
Animal Farm Day 1 Welcome/Orientation Intro to George Orwell/Animal Farm Themes Read aloud Chapter 1-2 (If time) Homework: Read Chapter 3-4, Understanding Allegory Worksheet (Lesson 1) Day 2 (Thur.) Review/Discuss Chapter 1-4 (If time) Read aloud Chapter 5 Homework: Read Chapter 6-7, Key Political Terms Worksheet (Capitalism, Socialism, Communism) (Lesson 3) Day 3 Review/Discuss Chapter 5-7 (If time) Read aloud Chapter 8 Homework: Read Chapter 9-10, Propaganda in War Posters Worksheet (Lesson 6) Project: Create your own propaganda poster inspired by Animal Farm. Day 4 Review/Discuss Chapter 8-10 Propaganda Poster presentations Wrap-Up: Animal Farm as allegory of Russian Revolution, Relevance to Current Politics
Learning Goals
Students will:
• Read and analyze characterization, plot and allegorical qualities of George Orwell's classic novel, Animal Farm
• Understand the political roots of Orwell's work, including terms such as Capitalism, Communism and Socialism as it relates to the novel.
• Analyze the intent and effect of propaganda posters on the human psyche.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Violent animal uprisings against humans, windmills are blown up, pigs get drunk on alcohol and animals are literally worked to death in the name of Animal Farm.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/animal-farm
Supply List
A copy of Animal Farm. Students can use their own personal copies of the book or a PDF/online text will be provided.
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Concordia University
I have taught Animal Farm to high school Sophomores for 5 years, usually as a primer for MAUS. While I do not endorse any particular political ideology, students will be able to understand the differences between Capitalism, Socialism and Communism as part of our study of the book, in addition to examining the types of leadership in the novel. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
