This classic political satire by George Orwell attaches the idea of totalitarian government using farm animals as characters. The animals try to run the farm on their own and create a paradise of progress and equality, but certain animals (namely the pigs) begin to take control and take away freedoms. With great parallels to many governments, this book is a must-read. A few complete and unabridged editions are available. This 25th Anniversary Edition has an introduction by Tea Obreht and an afterword by Russell Baker. 152 pages, softcover. ~ Rachel
Animal Farm by George Orwell (75th Anniversary Edition)
Product Overview
- Includes an introduction by Tea Obreht and an afterword by Russell Baker
- Features the classic story Animal Farm in a slim, softcover book
Description
75th Anniversary Edition—Includes a New Introduction by Téa Obreht
George Orwell’s timeless and timely allegorical novel—a scathing satire of a downtrodden society’s blind march towards totalitarianism.
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned—a razor-edged fairy tale for grown-ups that records the evolution from revolution against tyranny to a totalitarianism just as terrible.
When Animal Farm was first published, Stalinist Russia was seen as its target. Today it is devastatingly clear that wherever and whenever freedom is attacked, under whatever banner, the cutting clarity and savage comedy of George Orwell’s masterpiece have a meaning and message still ferociously fresh.
More rigorous than typical high school literature study guides, Prestwick House AP Literature Teaching Units are designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition exam. After a chapter-by-chapter book study, students respond to both multiple-choice questions and short answer or essay prompts that are comparable to those students will find on the AP exam. Throughout the study, there is more emphasis on discussion along with character, cultural, political, and literary analysis. Close reading that requires support of all assertions and interpretations with textual evidence is featured in the chapter studies as well as the essay and discussion questions for the entire book. The answers and talking points provided for the teacher strengthen the learning experience for students as part of the evaluation process. The loose-leaf teaching courses are hole punched and include a three-ring binder. Teacher information includes objectives, extensive background information on the book and author, and answers for all student worksheet questions. The student worksheets are also included and are reproducible for one class/family.
Every AP Literature Teaching Unit includes:
- A test consisting of multiple-choice questions and free-response essay writing prompts — both designed to mimic those students will encounter on the AP Exam
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- A list of academic objectives your students will meet in the course of completing the unit and detailed lecture notes on essential information about the book
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We are now offering AP literature packages for customer convenience. The package includes the AP Literature Teaching Unit and the corresponding literature book. These literature guides offer a more rigorous literature option, offering the student an opportunity to prepare for the AP or Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Exam by the College Board. ~ Janice/Judy
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-12 |
| Brand: | Viking |
| Author: | George Orwell |
| ISBN: | 9780451526342 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 4.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.2375 |
| Ages: | AD |
| Awards: | Hugo Awards 1996 |
| Introduced by: | C. M. Woodhouse |
| Pages: | 144 |
| Publication Date: | 4/1/1996 |
