Animal Farm: The Sheep

This 32-slide lesson explores the role of the sheep in George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’.

Thinking about the metaphorical connotations of sheep and the novella’s role as a satirical allegory, this detailed and comprehensive lesson traces how the sheep are used by Napoleon from the beginning to the end of the story. The sheep’s role as loyal supporters and propagandists is analysed through key extracts, with high-level vocabulary provided to bolster the sophistication of students’ analysis. Students are encouraged to be mindful of the sheep’s symbolism in Stalin’s rise to power throughout.

Questions, discussion points, and tasks are featured for students throughout. The lesson ends with an extended essay question on the role of the sheep.

This lesson is ideal for those studying the novella at GCSE, but could be used with KS3 groups too.

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