Description of options for responding to Animal Farm depending on performance on the Check-for-Understanding quiz at the end of the book.

1. Animal Farm
Student response options

2. Prerequisite
• You MUST PASS the 50 question check-for-
understanding test to qualify to write the
essay.
• You must pay attention during the reading and
film to improve your chances

3. Passing Options
• C, B, A on test = Write 500-word essay
comparing three vivid parallels between
Animal Farm and Russian Revolution (for up to
100 points)
• A on test =
– Essay may compare AF to modern times
– Create a multimedia video essay comparing AF to
either Russian Revolution, modern times, or both

4. Other Options
• F on test = 350-word reflective essay on why
you failed and what could help you do better
next time (for 50 points)
• D on test = Write a 250 – 300-word essay
comparing Stalin to Napoleon (for 65 points)

5. • Using the presentation/animation software and
websites of your choice, create an artistic collage of
comparisons between Animal Farm and the real
world throughout history; you may include the
Russian Revolution and other events.
– Images and video clips must tell the story
– Must have a soundtrack
– Text and subtitles will be used to clarify
– 3 – 5 minutes in length with Title and End Credits
– Can be done with a partner(s)
• Bonus Points if the project can be viewed online
• Optional training will be provided