Animal Farm – Social and Historical Context Lesson (PowerPoint & Worksheets)
GCSE English Literature Resource | 10-Slide PowerPoint + 2 Worksheets
Enhance your students’ understanding of Animal Farm with this engaging lesson on the novel’s social and historical context. Designed for GCSE English Literature, this resource introduces learners to the key historical events and ideas that shaped George Orwell’s allegorical novel.
What’s Included:
A research task to explore the causes and key figures of the Russian Revolution
An introduction to George Orwell, his life, political views, and motivations for writing Animal Farm
Examination of Orwell’s relationship with Communist Russia and how it influenced his portrayal of power and propaganda
A BBC film link providing a detailed overview of the historical and political background of the novel
This resource supports students in making meaningful connections between context and text, helping them better analyse themes, characters, and Orwell’s purpose.
Preview a selection of slides from ‘Animal Farm – Context’ by clicking on the images.
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