Outcome: a response to a practise question

The pigs begin to walk on two legs and behave entirely like humans. Things are just as they were when Mr Jones was in charge, if not worse. Napoleon changes the name back to Manor Farm, rather than Animal Farm. Mr Jones, helped by other farmers, tries to recapture the farm and fails.

Napolean continues to tell the animals that Snowball is plotting against them. He tells them that Snowball was working with Mr Jones all along. Some animals are killed after confessing that they were working with Snowball. The windmill is destroyed and Napoleon blames this on Snowball.

Snowball plans to build a windmill and Napoleon opposes the idea. Snowball gives a powerful speech and is about to win a vote but Napoleon sets his dogs on him, chasing him away.

. The pigs try to teach the animals to read and write, without much success. Napoleon takes Jessie and Bluebells puppies away to educate them.

Old Major gathers the animals together and tells them about his vision of a time when animals will rebel against humans. The animals rebel against Mr Jones and take over the farm. The animals work well together.

Napoleon announces that they will start trading with other farms, making the other animals uneasy. Old Major dies and is buried in the orchard.

The other farmers attack again but the animals win less easily and the windmill is destroyed again. The hens try to rebel when Napoleon decides to sell their eggs, but he stops their food until they give in. Nine hens die.

Conditions worsen and Boxer is sold to a horse slaughterer, although Napoleon claims he was taken to hospital and died. Squealer, Snowball and Napoleon reveal their seven commandments of animalism to the other animals.

Napoleon starts work on the windmill, claiming it was his idea all along. Squealer helps him to convince the animals.

The animals protest after the pigs take the apples (and milk) for themselves, but are convinced that it is for the best

Place the events in the correct order

Old Major gathers the animals together and tells them about his vision of a time when animals will rebel against humans.

Old Major dies and is buried in the orchard. rd. The pigs try to teach the animals to read and write, without much success. Napoleon takes Jessie and Bluebells puppies away to educate them. Snowball plans to build a windmill and Napoleon opposes the idea. Snowball gives a powerful speech and is about to win a vote but Napoleon sets his dogs on him, chasing him away. The windmill is destroyed and Napolean blames this on Snowball. The other farmers attack again but the animals win less easily and the windmill is destroyed again.

The animals rebel against Mr Jones and take over the farm. The animals work well together.

Squealer, Snowball and Napoleon reveal their seven commandments of animalism to the other animals.

The animals protest after the pigs take the apples (and milk) for themselves, but are convinced that it is for the best Napolean starts work on the windmill, claiming it was his idea all along. Squealer helps him to convince the animals. The hens try to rebel when Napoleon decides to sell their eggs, but he stops their food until they give in. Nine hens die. Conditions worsen and Boxer is sold to a horse slaughterer, although Napoleon claims he was taken to hospital and died.

Mr Jones, helped by other farmers, tries to recapture the farm and fails.

Napolean announces that they will start trading with other farms, making the other animals uneasy.
Napolean continues to tell the animals that Snowball is plotting against them. He tells them that Snowball was working with Mr Jones all along. Some animals are killed after confessing that they were working with Snowball.

And finally . . .

The pigs begin to walk on two legs and behave entirely like humans. Things are just as they were when Mr Jones was in charge, if not worse. Napoleon changes the name back to Manor Farm, rather than Animal Farm.

Section A Animal Farm Section B Of Mice and Men The exam is 1 hour 45 minutes and you must answer a question from Section A and B.

Objective: to be able to explain what we learn about a character in an extract

a) what do we learn about a character? b) How is language used? c) What is the significance of . . . ? d) A question about the wider novel.

Objective: to be able to explain what we learn about a character in an extract

Objective: to be able to explain what we learn about a character in an extract

Grade C: Generally sound or sound understanding of the character. Uses relevant evidence from the extract to demonstrate knowledge about the character. Grade B: Thorough understanding of the character. Uses a good range of evidence from the extract to demonstrate knowledge about the character. Grade A: Perceptive understanding of the character. Uses a variety of discriminating evidence from the extract to demonstrate knowledge about the character.

Things we learn about Snowball in this extract

Evidence

Explanation and Development. Choose specific words to comment on.

He is brave and fearless.

He is cunning
He is an effective leader.

He is intelligent

Objective: to be able to explain what we learn about a character in an extract

Aiming for an A? How will you show that you can be perceptive? STARTING POINTS How does Orwell compare Snowball to Julius Caesar? And why do you think he does this? Look at the verbs that are used to describe Snowball what kind of verbs are they and what effect is created?

Objective: to be able to explain what we learn about a character in an extract

Grade A: Generally sound or sound understanding of the character. Uses relevant evidence from the extract to demonstrate knowledge about the character. Grade B: Thorough understanding of the character. Uses a good range of evidence from the extract to demonstrate knowledge about the character. Grade C: Perceptive understanding of the character. Uses a variety of discriminating evidence from the extract to demonstrate knowledge about the character.