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Symbolism in Animal Farm
Essay
Prompt
• In the book Animal Farm, George Orwell uses
animals to symbolically represent humans and our
creations of government and society. Orwell
allegorically uses animals and their social groups to
criticize Joseph Stalin's rise to power, the overall
nature of mankind, and the many difficulties that we
must all face. After reading the story, what animal do
you believe best symbolizes either virtuous or
negative human behavior?
• In a detailed essay, identify the animal you have
chosen and what behavior this animal symbolizes.
Be sure to include specific examples and details
from the novel to support your response.
Complete ALL 5 Steps
• Step 1
Create two Thinking Maps to plan out your essay.
• Step 2
Write a thesis statement (the point you plan to prove).
• Step 3
Write a rough draft of your essay. Your rough draft will be
collected and given points.
• Step 4
Type your rough draft into My Access.
• Step 5
Revise and edit as many times as necessary to get an
acceptable score.
Step 1: Create 2 Thinking Maps
1 - Circle Map
Behavior/
Dialogue
Character:
2 - Tree Map
Character’s Name:
Behavior:
Behavior:
Behavior:
Details:
Details:
Details:
Step 2
Thesis statement
•
Write a thesis about the character and how he/she is a good example.
•
If you need to, use the following frame:
__________________________ is the best example of virtuous/negative human behavior because
(Character’s Name)
(circle one)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
(Sum up your main points why you believe the character is the best example)
Step 3: Rough Draft
• Write a rough draft of your essay. Your
rough draft will be collected and given
points.
Step 4 – Type Essay
• Type your rough draft into My Access.
Step 5 – Revise & Edit
• Revise and edit as many times as
necessary to get an acceptable score.
5.4 - 6
4.8 - 5.3
4.2 - 4.7
3.6 - 4.1
0.0 - 3.5
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B
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Example: Snow White
Step 1: Create 2 Thinking Maps
1 - Circle Map
Behavior/
Dialogue
Cleans
up the
dwarves’
house
Nice to
animals
Believes
the hag
Character:
Snow
Cooks
for
dwarves
White
Tries to start
over, rather
than seek
revenge
2 - Tree Map
Character’s Name:
Snow White
Behavior:
Tries to start over,
rather than seek
revenge
Details:
Behavior:
Cooks/Cleans for
dwarves
Details:
Behavior:
Believes the hag
Details:
•Runs away from
the witch
•Find empty
cottage
•Believes the hag
has a magic apple
•Leaves her home
•It is a mess
•Trusts a stranger
•Does not argue
•Cleans entire
house
•Wants to believe
the best about
others
•Does not dishonor
•Makes supper
Step 2
Thesis statement
•
Write a thesis about the character and how he/she is a good example.
•
If you need to, use the following frame:
__
Snow White____ is the best example of virtuous/negative human
behavior because she is not willing to seek rightful revenge, but
instead leaves her home, choosing to be a caretaker, while believing
the best about others.
Essay Schedule:
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Today finish Steps 1-2
Tomorrow you will complete Step 3
Friday you will complete Step 4
You will have until April 19th to complete
Step 5
• Final Grades will be given on April 20th for
the last submission in MyAccess