Animal Farm Project

"Animal Farm"Final Project

Project Overview

A multi-part summative assessment designed to explore George Orwell's allegorical novel through critical analysis and creative interpretation.

Project Components

Part 1: Thematic Analysis Essay (25% of grade)

Part 2: Symbolic Character Presentation (25% of grade)

Part 3: Creative Historical Reimagining (25% of grade)

Part 4: Reflection and Synthesis (25% of grade)

Part I

Thematic Analysis Essay (25% of grade)

• - Identify and analyze major themes in the novel
• - Demonstrate critical thinking skills
• - Connect themes to historical and contemporary contexts

Essay Requirements

• - 4-5 pages, double-spaced
• - Minimum of 3 scholarly sources
• - MLA formatting
• - Potential essay topics:
• 1. Power corruption in political systems
• 2. Propaganda and manipulation
• 3. Social class dynamics
• 4. Revolution and its aftermath

Part 2

Symbolic Character Presentation (25% of grade)

Create a multimedia presentation mapping characters to historical figures from the Russian Revolution.

Presentation Components

• - Visual aids (digital slides)
• - Detailed character-historical figure comparison
• - Explanation of symbolic representations

Part 3

Creative Historical Reimagining (25% of grade)

Project Options

Students choose ONE:

• 1. Alternative History Narrative
• - Rewrite a chapter from a different perspective
• - Explore "what if" historical scenarios
• 2. Political Cartoon Series
• - Create 3-4 political cartoons
• - Illustrate novel's key themes and conflicts

Part 4

Reflection and Synthesis (25% of grade)

Reflective Journal

• - 2-3 page personal reflection
• - Connect novel's themes to contemporary political landscapes
• - Discuss personal insights and learning

Rubric

Rubric

Good Luck!