Animal Farm Essay
Lesson Objective
Students will:- Analyze the major themes and ideas of Animal Farm to prepare for an persuasive essay.
- Understand the essay choices, requirements, and rubric for the summative writing assignment.
- Brainstorm possible essay topics and thesis statements connected to Orwell’s message.
Do Now:
- What do you think George Orwell was trying to warn readers about in Animal Farm?
- Use one example from the novel to support your idea.
- Answer in the chat!
You will write a 3–5 page literary analysis essay on Animal Farm that demonstrates your understanding of Orwell’s purpose and craft.
What is a Persuasive Synthesis Essay?
A persuasive synthesis essay is an academic paper that combines information from multiple sources to form and support a new, unified argument or thesis. Unlike a simple summary, it requires you to analyze various viewpoints, find connections between them, and use the evidence to construct your own original perspective.
Essay Choices
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
How does Orwell satirize misinformation or fake news? Does his satire have merit? Research the issue on the spread of misinformation starting with an article from Scientific America: Information Overload Helps Fake News Spread, and Social Media Knows It . By synthesizing your research and Orwell’s satire, argue in favor for or against social media being held responsible for the spread of misinformation.
How does Orwell satirize a two-party voting system? Does his satire have merit? Take a quiz from The New York Times: Opinion: If America had six parties, which would you belong to? By synthesizing the information you gathered from the quiz, commentary, and Orwell’s satire, argue in favor for or against a two-party voting system.
How does Orwell satirize capitalism? Does his satire have merit? Research conscience capitalism starting with an article from Forbes: The Rise Of Conscious Capitalism . By synthesizing your research and Orwell’s satire, present a rebuttal to Orwell’s critique of capitalism.
Essay Option #1
- NY Times Quiz: If America Had Six Parties, Which Would You Belong To?
- Go to the NT Times Quiz
- You will need to register
- DO NOT pay for a subscription!
- Take the "quiz" and use the findings to assist with your essay.
Essay Option #2
- How does Orwell satirize capitalism? Does his satire have merit? Research conscience capitalism starting with this article from Forbes: The Rise Of Conscious Capitalism . By synthesizing your research and Orwell’s satire, present a rebuttal to Orwell’s critique of capitalism.
Essay Option #3
- How does Orwell satirize misinformation or fake news? Does his satire have merit? Research the issue on the spread of misinformation starting with this article from Scientific American: Information Overload Helps Fake News Spread, and Social Media Knows It . By synthesizing your research and Orwell’s satire, argue in favor for or against social media being held responsible for the spread of misinformation.
Rubric
100 points!
Thesis Drafting (20 minutes)
You will now draft one possible working thesis statement for their chosen essay prompt. Example scaffold: “In Animal Farm, George Orwell uses [literary device/character/event] to show that [theme/message about society].”
Exit Ticket
- Which essay prompt are you choosing and why?
- Write your tentative thesis statement.
- What is one question or concern you have about the assignment?
Good Luck!
Animal Farm Essay
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Animal Farm Essay
Lesson Objective
Students will:- Analyze the major themes and ideas of Animal Farm to prepare for an persuasive essay.
- Understand the essay choices, requirements, and rubric for the summative writing assignment.
- Brainstorm possible essay topics and thesis statements connected to Orwell’s message.
Do Now:
You will write a 3–5 page literary analysis essay on Animal Farm that demonstrates your understanding of Orwell’s purpose and craft.
What is a Persuasive Synthesis Essay?
A persuasive synthesis essay is an academic paper that combines information from multiple sources to form and support a new, unified argument or thesis. Unlike a simple summary, it requires you to analyze various viewpoints, find connections between them, and use the evidence to construct your own original perspective.
Essay Choices
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
How does Orwell satirize misinformation or fake news? Does his satire have merit? Research the issue on the spread of misinformation starting with an article from Scientific America: Information Overload Helps Fake News Spread, and Social Media Knows It . By synthesizing your research and Orwell’s satire, argue in favor for or against social media being held responsible for the spread of misinformation.
How does Orwell satirize a two-party voting system? Does his satire have merit? Take a quiz from The New York Times: Opinion: If America had six parties, which would you belong to? By synthesizing the information you gathered from the quiz, commentary, and Orwell’s satire, argue in favor for or against a two-party voting system.
How does Orwell satirize capitalism? Does his satire have merit? Research conscience capitalism starting with an article from Forbes: The Rise Of Conscious Capitalism . By synthesizing your research and Orwell’s satire, present a rebuttal to Orwell’s critique of capitalism.
Essay Option #1
Essay Option #2
Essay Option #3
Rubric
100 points!
Thesis Drafting (20 minutes)
You will now draft one possible working thesis statement for their chosen essay prompt. Example scaffold: “In Animal Farm, George Orwell uses [literary device/character/event] to show that [theme/message about society].”
Exit Ticket
Good Luck!