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George Orwell's allegorical Animal Farm is the focus of a video that introduces the concepts of political allegory and totalitarianism. A great way to generate interest in the novel.
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Instructional Ideas
- Flip the lesson asking class members to view the video, complete the comprehension check, and research some of the links out of class before returning for a whole class discussion
- Use the video to stimulate interest in reading the novel
- After readers have met all the major characters have them identify the allegorical significance of each
- Coordinate the reading of the novel with the study of the Russian Revolution of 1917 in social studies classes
Classroom Considerations
- Presumes viewers have previous knowledge of the Russian Revolution of 1917
Pros
- Introduces George Orwell, the concept of allegory, and suggests the ties to the Russian Revolution
Cons
- Lack any specifics of the allegorical parallels; therefore, best used as a teaser to generate interest