Intro to Animal Farm Essay

To construct written arguments that include:

• A strong claim

• Analysis of the text

• Valid reasoning

• Sufficient evidence from literary or informational texts

W.9.1.a-e Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

W.9.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Learning Goals

Standards

Requirements:

• 3 paragraphs

  • 1 intro paragraph, 1 body paragraph following “M-E-A-E-A-L” structure, and 1 conclusion paragraph 

• The use of minimum 2 pieces of textual evidence/examples directly from Animal Farm. 

• MLA-formatted works cited page

  • Must include at the end/last page of your essay

Due Dates

• ROUGH DRAFT:

  • General Deadline: THIS Friday, 2/14

  • Time x1.5 Deadline: Wednesday, 2/19 (only for students with accommodation on IEP/504)

• FINAL DRAFT:

  • General Deadline: Friday, 2/28

  • Time x1.5 Deadline: Wednesday, 3/5

Work Schedule

Prompt Option 1:
Propaganda & Manipulation

​Argue whether propaganda was the most powerful tool of Napoleon’s rule.

• Propaganda: information that is spread to influence people's beliefs or actions, often in a misleading or biased way. It can use emotions, exaggeration, or selective facts to persuade people to support a cause or leader.

• Use examples from Squealer’s speeches, changes to the commandments, and Boxer’s beliefs.

Prompt Option 2:
The Ending: A Tragic Cycle?

​Argue whether Orwell believes change is possible, or if revolutions always lead back to oppression.

• Oppression: when a person or group in power treats others unfairly and limits their rights, freedom, or opportunities. It often involves controlling people through fear, force, or unfair rules.

• Use the final scene and earlier events, as well as your notes on Orwell’s background as evidence.