Description
A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. The stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned - a razor-edged fairy tale for grown-ups that records the evolution from revolution against tyranny to a chilling totalitarian regime just as terrible! From its stirring slogans to its thought-provoking themes, this literary classic serves as a stark reminder of the timeless struggle for freedom.
Originally targeting Stalinist Russia, "Animal Farm" transcends its historical context, resonating with any struggle against oppression. Today it is devastatingly clear that wherever and whenever freedom is attacked, under whatever banner, the cutting clarity and savage comedy of George Orwell's timeless masterpiece has a relevant meaning and a message still ferociously fresh. Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of "Animal Farm," where ideals clash, and the consequences of unchecked power unfold. A must-read for those who value progress, justice, freedom, and equality.
Animal Farm Literature Study Guide - Workbook
Formatted with your High School student in mind, Progeny Press literature study guides provide in-depth lessons and writing assignments that strengthen reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and develop advanced literary analysis and essay writing skills. Each guide challenges students to think critically and engage meaningfully with the text, without unnecessary busywork that diminishes the joy of reading.
For over 30 years, homeschool families, co-ops, and Christian schools worldwide have trusted Progeny Press to provide rigorous, faith-based English and Language Arts curriculum that inspires thoughtful readers and confident writers.
What Progeny Press' Animal Farm Literature Curriculum Study Guide provides your High School student:
ELA Built for Ages 15–18 • Grades 9–12
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
English/Language Arts Credit: This High School level literature curriculum offers a one-quarter credit for students.
Author Biography: Learn about the life of George Orwell and the inspirations behind his iconic works.
Background Information: Examine the concepts of governments and economics, providing context for the events of the story.
Before-You-Read Activities: Prepare yourself for a successful ELA study by exploring Russia, allegories, and the Spanish Civil War.
Vocabulary: Complete a variety of activities designed to improve retention and growth, making vocabulary work engaging and effective.
Literary Techniques: Reflect on the literary techniques employed within the novel such as using a thesaurus, antonyms, the use of anthropomorphism and personification, foreshadowing events, the power of rhetoric, poetic justice, and utilizing a dictionary. Understand irony, misdirection, maxim, mood, juxtaposition, comic relief, corollary, paradox, euphemism, and unraveling doublespeak. Gain insight with epiphany, synonym, nihilism, in context, full-circle ending, conflict, dramatic structure, and theme.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Discuss some of the deeper issues, including care for animals, charity and helping the poor, working together, sanctity of life, the challenge to love our enemies, leadership, and having faith in God. Dig into conditions and concepts like fear-mongering, anxiety, fear, trust, power vs. humility, servanthood, obeying authority, justly challenging authority and abuse, despair, depression, and ethnocentrism (racism).
Activities and Writing Assignments: Enhance your Christian ELA study with activities and assignments that cover historical connections, essays, music, making posters, examining the concept of a Golden Age, Caesar, military, flags, committees, science, and debate. Participate in class discussion, study politics, journalism, newspapers, art, historical revisionism vs. historical negationism, conduct a Bible study, dissect propaganda, and understand free speech.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Continue your reading journey with an in-depth reading list of more books by George Orwell and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Animal Farm.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of the Animal Farm novel
- A copy of the Animal Farm study guide workbook
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (student-friendly or online)
Created for upper-level learners, this guide strengthens critical thinking and encourages polished writing while helping students master essential ELA concepts.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for top quality ELA materials
- Parents wanting to build reading comprehension and character
- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and writing program.
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- Premium Print Format: Perfect bound 8.5x11 study guide with durable heavy gloss cover and quality interior paper designed for long-term classroom and homeschool use.
- Answer Key Made Simple: Full detailed answer key included on perforated pages for quick removal before student use, making instruction easier for teachers and parents.
- Student-Friendly Design: Built-in space for written answers supports active learning, critical analysis, and organized responses directly inside the book.
- Reproducible for Classroom Use: Approved for classroom copying, making this an ideal choice for Christian schools, co-ops, and group instruction.
- Faith-Based Curriculum: Each literature guide integrates Christian worldview connections with literature study, encouraging both academic growth and character development.
- Open-and-Go Teaching: Clear lesson structure and teacher guidance allow parents and instructors to begin immediately without extra preparation. No extra devices needed. Just the book, a pencil, and a positive attitude!
- Comprehensive ELA Coverage: Strengthens reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary development, and literary analysis within one complete language arts program.
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