Transcript Provide a definition for propaganda

Ms Wilkin
George Orwell wrote animal farm
as a fable, political satire and as
allegory.
What evidence can you provide to
support this point?
satire
allegory
fable
The use of humour, irony,
exaggeration, or ridicule to
expose and criticize people’s
stupidity or vices
A story, poem, or picture
which can be interpreted to
reveal a hidden meaning,
typically a moral or political
one
A short tale that is passed on
by word of mouth that has
animal characters with human
qualities that teaches readers
a moral and/or lesson
LO: To further develop an
understanding of the plot and key
characters
• I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4
• I can begin to recognise and explain how the
pigs take and maintain control over the farm.
• I can describe two of the characters in detail
using evidence to support my points.
LO: To further develop an understanding
of the plot and key characters
•
•
•
I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4
I can begin to recognise and explain how the pigs take and
maintain control over the farm.
I can describe two of the characters in detail using evidence to
support my points.
Orwell provides subtle and not so subtle hints as to how the
pigs gain and maintain control over the farm.
Re-read chapter’s 1-3 and fill out on your grid the main
events, in what way have the pigs gained and are
maintaining power and in what way are they/have they
become corrupted?
Chapter 1
Chapter2 Chapter 3
.
Chapter 1
Chapter2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 1
Chapter2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Best harvest
Snowball
committees.
Four legs good, two
legs bad.
Napoleon takes the
puppies.
Farmers discuss fear of
animals.
The battle of
the…………………….where Jones,
Pilkington and Frederick’s men
take on the animals.
Animals win.
Boxer is upset at the thought
of…………………………….
They have
taught
themselves to
…………….and
change the
name of the
farm to
……………and
inscribe the
……………………
………on the
wall
Squealer
uses………….
Sunday………….
Pigeons sent to spread
………………….
Snowball plans battle using
……………..
Snowball says: ‘The only good
human being is a dead one.’
‘All animals should be ready to
die for Animal Farm.
The pigs take
the……………..
Pigs have taken the
milk……………….
Old Major’s
speech
Hints at
hierarchy within
barn scene.
Disillusionment
with a utopian
vision.
Chapter 5
Chapter 1
Chapter2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Old Major’s
speech
Hints at
hierarchy
within barn
scene.
Disillusionmen
t with a
utopian vision.
The rebellion.
Best harvest
Snowball
committees.
Four legs good, two
legs bad.
Napoleon takes the
puppies.
Farmers discuss fear of animals.
The battle of the Cowshed where
Jones, Pilkington and Frederick’s
men take on the animals.
Animals win.
Boxer is upset at the thought of
killing the stable boy.
Mollie disappears.
Snowball explores the
idea of the windmill.
Snowball and
Napoleon argue on
everything.
Dogs chase Snowball
away.
Napoleon claims the
windmill idea for his
own.
They have
taught
themselves to
read and write
and change the
name of the
farm to Animal
Farm and
inscribe the 7
commandment
Squealer’s
propaganda
Pigeons sent to spread Beasts of
England (Domino effect)
Snowball plans battle (Julius
Caesar)
Snowball says: ‘The only good
human being is a dead one.’
‘All animals should be ready to die
for Animal Farm.
Dogs chase snowball
away
Squealer convinces
the animals of
Snowball’s
inadequacies. (Lies)
The pigs take the
milk
Pigs have taken the
milk and apples
Sunday meetings.
The dogs wag their
tails for Napoleon like
they did for Mr Jones.
Sunday Meetings
cancelled. All
decisions made by
pigs.
LO: To further develop an understanding
of the plot and key characters
•
•
•
I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4
I can begin to recognise and explain how the pigs take and
maintain control over the farm.
I can describe two of the characters in detail using evidence to
support my points.
We are going to listen to chapter 4
and you should fill your grid out as
we go along.
The main events.
In what way have the pigs gained and are
maintaining power.
In what way are they/have they become
corrupted.
Can you see any patterns
emerging?
How are the pigs maintaining
power?
Chapter 1
Chapter2
Old Major’s
The rebellion.
speech
Hints at
hierarchy
within barn
scene.
Disillusionment
with a utopian
vision.
They have
taught
themselves to
read and write
and change the
name of the
farm to Animal
Farm and
inscribe the 7
commandment
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Best harvest
Snowball committees.
Four legs good, two legs
bad.
Napoleon takes the
puppies.
Farmers discuss fear of
animals.
The battle of the Cowshed
where Jones, Pilkington and
Frederick’s men take on the
animals.
Animals win.
Boxer is upset at the thought of
killing the stable boy.
Squealer’s propaganda
Pigeons sent to spread Beasts
of England (Domino effect)
Snowball plans battle (Julius
Caesar)
Snowball says: ‘The only good
human being is a dead one.’
‘All animals should be ready to
die for Animal Farm.
Sunday meetings.
The pigs take the Pigs have taken the milk
milk
and apples
LO: To further develop an understanding
of the plot and key characters
•
•
•
I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4
I can begin to recognise and explain how the pigs take and
maintain control over the farm.
I can describe two of the characters in detail using evidence to
support my points.
What happened in the Battle of the Cowshed?
Re-read the chapter writing down what each individual
animal did during the battle.
Imagine you were Snowball and you were planning your
defense, produce a detailed plan showing where you intend
each animal to be waiting and what you expect them to do.
You should include drawings and annotations.
Pigeons
Geese
Muriel
Benjamin
Sheep
Snowball
Three horses in particular boxer
The cat
LO: To further develop an understanding
of the plot and key characters
•
•
•
I can provide the key events for chapters 1-4
I can begin to recognise and explain how the pigs take and
maintain control over the farm.
I can describe two of the characters in detail using evidence to
support my points.
1) Think about the character’s roles in
the battle. How significant was boxer’s?
2) What do you learn about the
character of Boxer and how does he
differ from Snowball?
Use evidence to support your points.