Y8 - Challenge Weeks

Challenge Week 1: Autumn Term

For challenge week you will be given an extract on 'Animal Farm' and will write a few PEAL paragraphs in response to a question. You will need to use quotations, close language analysis and links to the context in your answer. Sentence starters will be provided to support you. 

Point:
Orwell shows the theme of power and corruption in Animal Farm through Napoleon, demonstrating how leaders can become unfair and greedy when they have too much control.

Evidence:
For example, after Napoleon takes control of the farm, he changes the rule "All animals are equal" to "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."

Analysis:
This change shows how power can lead to corruption, as Napoleon uses it to create special privileges for himself. The phrase "more equal" doesn’t make sense and highlights how Napoleon twists the truth to keep control over the other animals. This reflects Orwell’s warning about totalitarian governments, where leaders often change the rules and truth to keep themselves in charge. It shows how power can lead to unfairness and oppression.

Link:
Through Napoleon’s actions, Orwell suggests that when power isn’t limited, leaders can become corrupt and take advantage of others. This is a warning about the dangers of dictatorships and the need to keep leaders accountable.

Challenge Week 2: Spring Term

Challenge Week 3: Summer Term