Animal Farm-- CommonLit 360

Open Ended

What would happen if schools got rid of teachers and were run entirely by students? Could they function effectively? Why?

​Pair-Share

​Now that you have written your response, turn to a partner (immediately next to, behind, or in front of you) and share your answer. Each student will be asked to summarize and share what their partner said.

Novel Background Information​

Poll

Which statement about politics do you most agree with?

• Politics is really important.

• Politics doesn't affect my daily life.

• I want to be involved, but it's confusing.

• Politics is boring and doesn't interest me.

​Animal Farm Synopsis

​The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. However, the animal's philosophy, Animalism is soon corrupted by greed and power.