British Literature Unit Study Animal Farm
In this 3 week sp class, students will read Animal Farm and answer corresponding questions that check comprehension. Various revolutions will be discussed with an in-depth look at communism and the author, George Orwell.
Charity Cortez
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What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
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to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Using Pear Deck, students will answer comprehension questions, give their opinions and complete a final assessment.Letter Grade
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Each lesson is broken up into several short video segments for students to watch at their own pace. There are corresponding questions using the Pear Deck platform as they read/watch. (I include an approved movie link on youtube for learners who would rather not read the book) At the end, a final quiz will be given to assess their understanding.
Learning Goals
Comprehend the story of Animal FarmUnderstand the context of the book in regard to revolutions throughout history and the role communism plays.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Let's Go to the Farm
Let's meet Snowball, Boxer, Mollie and the rest of the farm animals as we read (or watch) Animal Farm. To check comprehension of the story, corresponding questions will be asked via Pear Deck. Lesson 2:
So You Want a Revolution?
Why did Orwell use these animals as a parody on revolutions? How did he portray the effects of Communism? How did "the west" feel about these political upheavals? We will interact via Pear Deck to discuss our opinions on the subject. Lesson 3:
Who was George Orwell
This lesson is about the author, George Orwell. We will discuss his background, his personal beliefs and the popularity-and controversy- this book brought. A short quiz will assess comprehension to finish out the unit. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Includes discussion of political violence and communism.
Supply List
Animal Farm (I recommend looking at your local library) Youtube access if watching the video instead.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Youtube (to watch the video)
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified IEW teacher and have used this method to homeschool my own children who have successfully completed college composition and literature courses. (Hurray!) I have taught British Literature in traditional classrooms, co-ops for homeschooling students, via google meet classes and around my own kitchen table. I have a degree in HS Social Studies Ed, but over the years, have gradually changed my teaching focus to all things literature and writing.Reviews
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Ages: 14-18
