Understanding Changes on Animal Farm

Understanding Changes on Animal Farm

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the changes occurring on Animal Farm
• Explore the significance of the windmill in the story
• Examine the evolving character of Napoleon

What do you already know about the changes happening on Animal Farm?

Recap: 'Beasts of England' Song

• Song creating hope and unity among the animals

Chapter 8: Reading and Analysis

• Understand the events and changes described in the chapter

Symbolism of the Windmill

• Windmill as a symbol of progress, hope, and false promises

Comparison: Napoleon vs. Mr. Jones

• Analyze the power dynamics between Napoleon and Mr. Jones

Group Activity: Exploring Changes on the Farm

• Engage in a collaborative activity to explore different aspects of change on the farm

Presentation of Group Findings

• Share the group's findings and observations with the class

Class Discussion and Conclusion

• Discuss the changes and their impact on the farm
• Conclude the lesson with a summary

Reflection and Homework Assignment

• Reflect on the lesson and its content
• Complete a homework assignment on the changing dynamics and symbolism

Definitions

• Beasts of England: A song in Animal Farm that creates hope and unity among the animals
• Windmill: A symbol in Animal Farm representing progress, hope, and false promises
• Napoleon: A character in Animal Farm who evolves and gains power over time
• Mr. Jones: A character in Animal Farm compared to Napoleon in terms of power and control

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.