ENGLISH B HL

GRADE
ENGLISH 11th

Animal farm
STUDENT’S NAME:

DATE:

COMPETENCE CAPACITIES

● Infer and Interpret information from a written text.

● Adapt the text to the communicative situation.

Write different types ● Organise and develop the ideas with coherence and cohesiveness.
of texts in English as
a foreign language. ● Use suitable grammatical structures to express the ideas in the
written way.
● Reflect and evaluate the form, the content and the context of the
written text.

LEARNING AIM ● To answer questions related to chapter 2 of “Animal farm”.

Chapter 1: Synopsis

Old Major dies in his sleep-in early March. The pigs are recognised as being the
cleverest animals particularly Snowball, Napoleon and Squealer. Snowball is a lively,
appealing pig, Napoleon is quieter and thought to be more of a thinker and Squealer is
a brilliant talker. We also meet Moses, the tame raven, who says he knows the
existence of a place called Sugar candy Mountain (heaven).
The revolution happened more quickly than expected. One night Jones the farmer got
drunk in the Red Lion and forgot to feed the animals. One cow broke into the store
shed and all the animals started to help themselves. When Jones and four of his
farmhands started whipping the animals to get them under control, they turned and
butted and kicked, driving Jones off his farm. His wife packed her bags quickly and
followed. The animals destroy everything that reminds them of human domination.
They celebrate and the pigs, who have learned to read and write, paint the 7
commandments on the wall of the barn. The pigs manage to milk the cows, who are
rather uncomfortable by this time, and Napoleon guards it while they all go off to survey
their farm. When they return the milk has disappeared.

I. Before reading
Write some positive and negative aspects of having a farm run by animals who
are all equal. Do you see any problems that may occur? Write down six negative
and positive points in the table.

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Positive aspects of running a farm Negative aspects of running a farm
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1 Elimination of human exploitation and Lack of specialized skills or
mistreatment knowledge in certain animals may
hinder efficiency
2 Opportunity for animals to govern Decision-making process may
themselves and make decisions become chaotic without clear
leadership
3 Increased motivation and morale among Lack of external oversight or
the animals due to shared ownership and regulation may lead to abuse of
responsibility power among the animals
4 innovation and adaptation to new Challenges in dealing with external
challenges threats or predators without human
intervention
5 Potential for fair distribution of labor and Risk of internal conflicts or power
resources among all animals struggles among different animal
groups
6 Sense of equality among the animals Difficulty in enforcing rules and
maintaining order without a central
authority

II. Comprehension questions:

Highlight the correct answer:

1. What effect did Major’s speech have on the more intelligent animals?
A. They began to write more songs.
B. They looked at life in a very different way.
C. They decided to stop working.

2. Which animals begin teaching the others?

A. The pigs.
B. The cows.
C. The horses.

3. Why did the cows break into the storeshed?

A. They wanted more air.
B. Jones asked them to.
C. They were hungry.

4. What didn’t Mr. Jones do?

A. Pay his bills.
B. Feed the animals.
C. Read the newspaper.

5. What did the animals do to Mr. Jones and his men?

A. Had a party for them.
B. Locked them in the house.
C. Kicked them off of the farm.

6. What do the animals destroy?

A. The straw that they ate.
B. The farmhouse where the Joneses lived.
C. Things that remind them of Mr. Jones’ power.

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7. Why does Snowball tell Mollie she cannot wear ribbons?

A. Ribbons symbolise slavery.
B. Ribbons are bad for a horse’s health.
C. All the ribbons were taken by Jones and his wife.

8. What did Squealer do that was so convincing to the other animals?

A. Move his tail.
B. Use pictures and diagrams.
C. Talk very loudly.

9. Which animal leaves the farm with the humans?

A. Bluebell the dog.
B. Moses the raven.
C. Benjamin the donkey.

10. What impressed the animals about the Jones’ house?

A. There was beer in the cellar.
B. It was so clean.
C. The luxury.

11. What ability do the pigs “reveal” that they have?

A. They can fly.
B. They can read and write.
C. They can play piano.

12. What does Orwell mean when he says Squealer can “turn black into white”?
A. Squealer is a good painter.
B. Squealer is good at magic.
C. Squealer is good at speaking.

13. What did the animals decide to do with the farmhouse?

A. Turn it into a museum.
B. Burn it down.
C. Use it for sleeping in.

III. After reading:

Answer these questions:

N° Questions: Answers:

Why is it difficult for the pigs to Because some animals do not fully
convince the animals of the understand the abstract ideas behind
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principles of Animalism? ideology and are more concerned with
immediate needs such as food and security

What are some of the animals’ Concerns about the fair distribution of food
objections to Animalism? and work, fear of the possibility of being
15 treated worse than before the revolution,
and the difficulty of understanding and
following the commandments of Animalism

16 What did the animals remember The animals remember their victory and the
the morning after the Rebellion? expulsion of the humans from the farm and
How did they react? are excited and somehow empowered by

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their new freedom and autonomy

IV. Characters
Identify the character from the quote or description.

17. “Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than ribbons?”
Name of the character: Snowball

18. He was a spy and a tale-bearer, but he was also a clever talker.
Name of the character: Squealer

19. He could turn black into white.

Name of the character: Squealer

V. The seven Commands

Imagine you were in the same situation as the animals in the book. Think about
the rules/laws you would want everyone to follow. Write 7-10 rules in the boxes
below.

N° Write your own Rules/laws

1 Treat all animals with kindness and respect

2 Share resources fairly among all members of the community

3 Work together for the common good and welfare of everyone

4 Respect the autonomy and freedom of all individuals

5 Resolve conflicts peacefully and with empathy

6 Protect the environment and all living beings within it

7 Uphold honesty and transparency in all interactions

8 Educate and empower everyone to participate in decision-making processes

9 Stand against oppression and injustice in any form

10 Strive for continuous learning and improvement

Now, answer these questions.

20. Are the Seven Commandments sufficient to maintain order on the farm?
Answer: They may maintain order on the farm at first, but may not be sufficient on their
own. As circumstances change and new challenges arise, it may be necessary to add
rules to the farm

21. Are there any commandments we would wish to add?

Answer: Yes, it could be beneficial to add other commandments, such as emphasising
the importance of education and critical thinking, promoting inclusiveness and equality
among all animals

22. Are there any commandments we would wish to delete?

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Answer: Yes, as some commandments are too vague or open to interpretation, leading
to confusion or conflict between animals

Metacognition questions:
1. Which IB learner profile attributes did I employ today? Highlight the answer.

Thinkers Communicator Reflective Caring Principle

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Knowledgeable Balanced Open- Inquirers Risk-takers
minded

2. Which approaches to learning do you use in class today? Highlight the

answer.

Approaches to Learning Skills clusters

(ATL)
Communication skills I. Spoken, written or body language
Thinking skills II. Critical thinking
III. Creative thinking
IV. Ethical thinking
V. Organization
Self-management skills VI. Motivation
VII. Reflection
VIII. Information Literacy
Research skills
IX. Media Literacy
Social skills X. Collaboration

3. Self-evaluation: Cross out (X)

N Questions Yes No
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1 Did I focus and get my work done?
2 Did I speak clearly and loudly for everyone to hear and listen to
others’ opinions?
3 Did I cooperate with my partners and the teacher?

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