Question
Students will explore allegories in Animal Farm by formulating open-ended questions on power dynamics, societal influence, and historical context with peers, setting the stage for deeper investigation in upcoming phases.
Days 1 - 4
Animal Farm Power Play
Launch 60m
Formulating Open-Ended Questions
Activity 45m
Research
Students will conduct comprehensive research on the historical events paralleled in 'Animal Farm,' analyze propaganda techniques, and explore allegories by gathering insights from diverse sources, including interviews with a local historian, to enrich their understanding for the upcoming creative phases.
Days 4 - 7
Introducing Historical Context Through Expert Insights
Launch 60m
Propaganda Techniques Analysis
Activity 60m
Create
Students will create board games and art pieces that explore allegories from 'Animal Farm,' synthesizing historical insights and literary analysis to build models for the 'Farmyard Forum' and 'Animal Farm Art Gala' exhibitions.
Days 7 - 9
Peer Feedback Session: Board Game Elements
Deliverable 45m
Board Game Presentation and Analysis
Assessment
Share
Students will present their board games and photojournalism galleries to peers and community partners, engaging in discussions about modern allegories and power dynamics, and receive feedback to refine their projects for the final exhibition.
Days 10 - 12
15 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Game Mechanics Workshop
Activity 60m
Peer Game Playtest
Deliverable 45m
Photojournalism Peer Critique
Deliverable 45m
Reflect
Students will participate in a reflective journaling session and collaborative mural creation to analyze their learning journey and identify insights, effectiveness, and areas for improvement, bridging their understanding of Orwellian themes with real-world applications.
Days 13 - 15
Peer Feedback Roundtable
Deliverable 45m
Act/Apply
Students will finalize their board game and photojournalism projects, directly applying historical insights and literary analysis from Animal Farm to simulate power dynamics and illustrate modern-day allegories, presenting these creations to community guests to solve real-world problems and initiate discussions.
Days 16 - 18
Gallery Walk and Peer Review of Board Game Designs
Deliverable 45m
Photojournalism Storyboarding
Activity 45m