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Animal Farm by George Orwell
Layered Unit
Layered curriculum allows you more choice in your assignments. Each layer requires a different level of thinking going
from basic knowledge to application to critical thinking.
• Layer C is the most basic knowledge for the unit. In order to earn a “C” grade (75%) you must complete the
amount of points required for that layer.
• Layer B requires you to apply the knowledge you gained from completing Layer C. In order to earn a “B” grade
(85%) you must complete the amount of points required for Layers B and C.
• Layer A requires you to think critically about the unit and to make text-to-text, text-to-self, and/or text-to-world
connections. In order to earn an “A” grade you must complete the required points for Layers A, B, and C.
It is IMPORTANT that you DO NOT lose this log sheet! If you lose it you will be required to re-do any assignments
that have been initialed already.
LAYER C
Points
Points
Possible Earned
Assignment Choices
*Chapter 1 Study Guide
OR Chapter 1 Summary (50 wds.) OR Chapter 1 Verbal Defense
15
*Chapter 2 Study Guide
OR Chapter 2 Summary (50 wds.) OR Chapter 2 Verbal Defense
15
*Chapter 3 Study Guide
OR Chapter 3 Summary (50 wds.) OR Chapter 3 Verbal Defense
15
*Chapter 4 Study Guide
OR Chapter 4 Summary (50 wds.) OR Chapter 4 Verbal Defense
15
*Chapter 5 Study Guide
OR Chapter 5 Summary (50 wds.) OR Chapter 5 Verbal Defense
15
*Chapter 6 Study Guide
OR Chapter 6 Summary (50 wds.) OR Chapter 6 Verbal Defense
15
*Chapter 7 Study Guide
OR Chapter 7 Summary (50 wds.) OR Chapter 7 Verbal Defense
15
*Chapter 8 Study Guide
OR Chapter 8 Summary (50 wds.) OR Chapter 8 Verbal Defense
15
*Chapter 9 Study Guide
OR Chapter 9 Summary (50 wds.) OR Chapter 9 Verbal Defense
15
*Ch. 10 Study Guide
OR Ch. 10 Summary (50 wds.)
15
OR Ch. 10 Verbal Defense
*1. With a partner work to match up the Animal Farm cards to the Russian Revolution cards.
2. With a partner study Animal Farm/Russian Revolution symbolism using flash cards then...
Take a written quiz over symbolism in
Animal Farm and score at least 75%
OR
Quiz using flash cards with the teacher and
get at least 18/24 (75%) correct
20
Write your own poem or song to inspire and motivate the animals of Animal Farm to take part in
the Revolution. Your poem must be a minimum of 12 lines.
20
Illustrate an important scene from the book (NO stick figures, please). Explain in a paragraph why
this scene is important to the story.
20
Create a time-line of important events from the novel Animal Farm. (minimum of 10 events)
20
LOCATE 10 unfamiliar words from the book. WRITE the sentence from the book where each
word is used (with page number) then DEFINE each word.
20
Draw a visual representation of each of the seven commandments and make sure to write the
commandment under each one.
20
Gather or create 10 items that are symbolic of Animal Farm's characters and/or plot. Show each
item to the teacher and explain how it is symbolic.
20
*REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT
Total Points for Layer C (230 required)
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LAYER B (You must complete Layer C before moving to this level.)
Points
Points
Possible Earned
Assignment Choices
Run the Country - Write 5 commandments for your ideal government. Write a short paragraph
(2-4 sentences) for each commandment explaining why it should be a part of an ideal
government.
15
Get Musical - Make a list of 10 songs that would make a good soundtrack for the book. Write a
sentence or two for each song explaining how it relates to the book. Make sure to include the title
and artist for each song. Also, don't forget to give your soundtrack a “creative” title.
15
Write It Down - Write a short essay explaining what communism is and how Animal Farm
either IS or IS NOT an example of a communist society. (100-150 words – does not have to be
typed)
15
Role Play - With a partner, conduct a “pretend” interview with a character from Animal Farm.
Work together to write 7 or more questions and answers, then perform your interview (as a
reporter and the character being interviewed) for the teacher.
15
Dear Diary – Choose one character from the book and write a journal entry from that character's
point of view for each chapter. Each entry should focus on something that happened during the
chapter and should include the character's feelings and not just tell what occurred.
15
Animal I.Q. - Rank each type of animal on the farm based on intelligence going from most
intelligent to least intelligent. Include the following animals: horse, cow, pig, sheep, dog, cat,
goat, donkey, duck, and hen. Explain each of your rankings in a sentence. (Refer to chapter 3 for
clues.)
15
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Total Points for Layer B (30 required)
LAYER A (You must complete Layers C & B before moving to this level)
Your project should address one essential question and should show the connection between the novel and the
essential question. If you decide to come up with your own essential question or to do a different project, you
must get approval from the teacher before you begin.
Essential Question Choices:
1. What makes a good leader?
2. How does power corrupt?
3. Is total equality possible?
4. What makes a successful nation/society?
5. Does language (specifically propaganda) influence
power?
6. Why is education important to society?
7. Is history doomed to repeat itself?
Points
Points
Possible Earned
Project Choices
Write a 200-500 word essay addressing the Essential Question of your choice. Make sure your
essay has an introduction, 2 or more body paragraphs and a conclusion. (Does not have to be
typed.)
40
With a partner, create a slide presentation addressing the Essential Question of your choice.
Present your final product to the teacher. (Minimum of 18 slides)
40
Write a poem or song addressing the Essential Question that is at least 24 lines in length. (Either
put the poem/song on a small poster board or read/perform your final product for the teacher.)
40
Total Points for Layer A (40 required)
Layer C
Score
Layer B
Score
Layer A
Score
TOTAL
SCORE
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