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Book Study - Animal Farm by George Orwell (Read Along Book Club for Teens)
Ms Riot, your online classroom teacher
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In this 10 lesson book study group, learners will read and analyse Animal Farm by George Orwell. We will tackle the political backstory to the novel when it was written in 1945 and lasting legacy it still has today.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
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10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Chapter 1We will read chapter 1. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. We meet many of the main characters. We consider the political rhetoric in Major's speech.Week 2Lesson 2Chapter 2We will read chapter 2. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. We learn about the author's viewpoints of religion by considering how he alludes to biblical references.Week 3Lesson 3Chapter 3We will read chapter 3. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. We consider how power has begun to corrupt the pigs, and what this tells us about Orwell's beliefs.Week 4Lesson 4Chapter 4We will read chapter 4 together. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. We consider how the increased references to the military start to change the structures of farm living.Week 5Lesson 5Chapter 5We will read chapter 5 together. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. We consider how propaganda and re-writing historical events can be used to influence.Week 6Lesson 6Chapter 6We will read chapter 6 together. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. The power of having a shared enemy will be discussed in this chapter.Week 7Lesson 7Chapter 7We will read chapter 7 together. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. The political use of a scapegoat is continued in this chapter. Violence is used to ensure that the power remains in the hands of the pigs.Week 8Lesson 8Chapter 8We will read chapter 8. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. The animals start to notice that the commandments are being edited and amended.Week 9Lesson 9Chapter 9We will read chapter 9 together. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. We learn that one member of the farm pays the ultimate price for their loyalty.Week 10Lesson 10Chapter 10We will read chapter 10 together. We will stop to discuss key elements in the chapter. We will reflect on the message that the author wanted to share, and how successfully we feel he was.
Learners will engage with a classic book, developing confidence at discussing and responding to its themes.
I'm Ms. Riot, a creative teacher (certified, qualified and experienced) from London, England. My teaching adventure began at university with the completion of my 4-year degree (Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Primary Education) back in 2007. In the UK, we achieve our QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) through additional exams and proven experience which I also achieved in 2007. My dissertation allowed me to carry out research into how we can motivate young learners to want to read more. I completed one of my student teaching placements in Arizona, USA and I worked as the Literacy Lead for two summers at a not-for-profit camp in New York, USA. As an elementary classroom teacher, I developed creative classrooms where students felt safe enough to fail. My passion for reading also allowed me to develop a new career as a high school librarian, teaching reading lessons across the school. I have also taught students English up to the age of 16 at a prestigious online school. More recently, I have worked within the learning department in a large museum, teaching at a range of online schools and designing curriculum for education resource companies. I also deliver lectures to trainee teachers. At the heart of my teaching philosophy lies a belief that learning should be an adventure, sprinkled with curiosity and laughter. We can be serious about learning without it always being too serious.
Homework Offered
Optional prompts will be provided at the end of each lesson.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There will be an optional quiz at the end, to be completed on a google form. A participation certificate is also available.Grades Offered
There will be an optional quiz at the end, to be completed on a google form. A participation certificate is also available.
No outside reading is required for this class. Additional but optional reading will be offered.
Ideally your learner will have a copy of the book Animal Farm
A copy of the text is helpful. We will be using an audio book version, so it is possible to learners to join the class without a copy of the text, but it may prove trickier at times to follow along.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Animal farm tells the story of a group of anthropomorphic farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. It sits within the history of World War II and the Russian Revolution of 1917. The discussions around power, corruption and politics that it inspires are steeped in politics.
Animal Farm by George Orwell.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(27)
🌟 Welcome to the classroom of Ms. Riot! 🌟 Greetings! I'm Ms. Riot, a creative teacher (certified, qualified and experienced) from London, England. My teaching adventure began at university with the completion of my 4-year degree (Bachelor of Arts...
Group Class
$21
weekly or $210 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
1-3 learners per class
