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A Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classic Edition of George Orwell's Animal Farm Study GuideA Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classic Edition of George Orwell's Animal Farm Study Guide
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6th - Higher Ed
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A Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classic Edition of George Orwell's Animal Farm

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Not all teacher's guides are equal, but some are pretty good. This guide for George Orwell's Animal Farm includes chapter synopses, chapter-by-chapter discussion questions, journal and essay prompts, and suggestions for various activities.

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Concepts

george orwell, animal farm, allegories, the russian revolution, vladimir lenin, satire, fables, power, dramatic irony

Instructional Ideas

  • Have readers identify who or what the characters might represent in Russian history

Classroom Considerations

  • Page numbers are for the Signet Classic edition of the novel

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  • Activities can be easily adapted for various reading levels

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Animal Farm: Allegory and the Art of Persuasion

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