STUDENTS

In this unit, students will explore how language is used as a tool of power and control through a close reading of Animal Farm. By analyzing character development, setting, and plot progression, students will examine how persuasive techniques and propaganda influence group dynamics and shape societal structures. Lessons will guide students through rhetorical analysis, critical evaluation of character motivations, and the construction of visual timelines to track cause and effect. Through this study, students will develop a deeper understanding of how literature reflects political realities and how power is maintained or challenged through language and leadership.

Essential Questions for Unit 3: "Language and Power: Animal Farm"

• How can language be used to influence, manipulate, or control others?

• In what ways do leaders use persuasive techniques to gain and maintain power?

Lesson Title 1:  Animal Farm Ch. 1 - Character, Setting, and Plot

Learning Objective 1:  

Students will be able to evaluate (evaluation) the characters, setting, and plot in Chapter 1 of Animal Farm by examining textual evidence and constructing a visual concept map (spatial-visual) that illustrates key inferences (analysis) and character relationships. Students will engage in a class discussion (verbal-linguistic) to articulate their interpretations and justify their inferences using textual support.

Linked Online Resource 1:

Online Resource: Quizlet

Activity Description: 

You will use flashcards to review aspects of Chapter 1. This activity will help you understand the characters, setting, and plot.  

You will flip each card to see if you correctly identified the characters, and accurately responded to each question. You will be able to tell if you understood the concepts in the chapter. You will complete this activity independently. 

Lesson Title 2: Animal Farm Ch. 1 - Speech - Inspirational and Persuasive Language

Learning Objective 2: 

Students will be able to evaluate Old Major’s speech by categorizing examples of inspirational and persuasive language, then constructing a rhetorical analysis that explains how his argument influences the other animals.

Linked Online Resource 2:

Online Resource: Youtube video

Activity Description: 

You will watch the YouTube video to analyze Old Major’s speech for inspirational and persuasive devices. This will help you construct a rhetorical analysis to explain how his argument influences other animals.

Lesson Title 3: Animal Farm Ch 2 - Analyzing the Seven Commandments

Learning Objective 3: 

Students will be able to evaluate the developments in plot and character changes in Chapter 2 of Animal Farm by tracking key events, examining character motivations, and constructing a cause-and-effect diagram that illustrates how these changes shape the story’s progression.

Linked Online Resource 3:

Online Resource:  Timeline Maker

Activity Description: 

You will be able to create an online timeline to track key events to examine character motivations. This will help you in creating a cause-and-effect diagram illustrating the story’s progression. This engaging activity will make it easy for you to visually see the timeline of events and development in the plot. You can also add notes to organize the character changes as well.  You will also enjoy creating something using technology to help you grasp the concepts learned which is educationally motivating. This technology is also fully interactive making it very engaging for students. 

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Due Date

These assignments will be completed and submitted by: Friday, May 16th