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Animal Farm - Response to Literature Essay
Napoleon utilizes numerous tactics to influence and persuade the animals to support him and not question his authority.
Essay Prompt: What are the two most powerful tactics used by Napoleon and his Propaganda Department to take advantage of the other animals? Once you have identified two tactics, find two pieces of evidence, Concrete Details, for each tactic. There will be four chunks total in this Response to Literature essay.
Thesis: Your thesis will state two example tactics that Napoleon uses to become leader of Animal Farm and remain in total authority over the other animals.
Remember: Each body paragraph needs two concrete details (evidence from the novel) and two sentences of commentary (analysis: how does the concrete detail influence and/or persuade the animals of Animal Farm) per concrete detail. Also, no personal pronouns will be used; instead, use one or individuals.
Step-by-Step-Recipe
Introduction:
1. Hook: The hook will be about tactics used by leaders, it may be a metaphor, an example, or a quote.
2. Bridge: Connect your hook to the essay
3. T.A.G.: (Title, Author, Genre)
4. Plot Summary: 2-3 sentences
5. Thesis: This is the answer to the essay prompt (see above).
Example: Napoleon and his Propaganda Department use the tactics of propaganda and intimidation to create unfaltering support for Napoleon’s leadership.
Body Paragraph 1: Tactic 1
1. Topic Sentence: Introduce the first tactic
2. Lead-in: What is the context of the concrete detail from the novel?
3. Concrete Detail (page number).
4. Commentary (2 sentences): How does the concrete detail show Napoleon influencing and/or persuading the animals of Animal Farm? How is this tactic effective?
5. Transition to 2nd Lead-in: What is the context of the concrete detail from the novel? Transition from the previous chunk
6. Concrete Detail (page number).
7. Commentary (2 sentences): How does the concrete detail show Napoleon influencing and/or persuading the animals of Animal Farm? How is this tactic effective?
8. Concluding Sentence: Restate the topic sentence
Body Paragraph 2: Tactic 2
1. Topic Sentence: Transition from the previous paragraph and introduce the second tactic
2. Lead-in: What is the context of the concrete detail from the novel?
3. Concrete Detail (page number).
4. Commentary (2 sentences): How does the concrete detail show Napoleon influencing and/or persuading the animals of Animal Farm? How is this tactic effective?
5. Transition to 2nd Lead-in: What is the context of the concrete detail from the novel? Transition from the previous chunk
6. Concrete Detail (page number).
7. Commentary (2 sentences): How does the concrete detail show Napoleon influencing and/or persuading the animals of Animal Farm? How is this tactic effective?
8. Concluding Sentence: Restate the topic sentence
Conclusion:
1. Restate your thesis in different words
2. How do the tactics used by Napoleon and the Propaganda Department prove to be important in the novel? How are these effective in obtaining and maintaining leadership?
3. End with a powerful statement. Why would modern-day leaders use similar tactics in their leadership?
Your essay packet will include your Rubric, Final Draft, Peer Editing Guide, and Rough Draft.