The Russian Revolution and Animal Farm

Making the Connection: From Fiction to Real Life

As we're finishing up our reading of Animal Farm, we will focus on the real historical connections to this allegory written by George Orwell. Every character and action in the novel can be traced to a person or event that took place during the Russian Revolution - which we will discover this week. Here are your group requirements:

1: 350 word research report. MLA format. Parenthetical citation. TWO authentic 
    sources cited in the paper (Direct Quote/ Paraphrase/ Summary) 

2: Keynote presentation: Essential Question (Opening discussion and Closing discussion) 

3: Connection to the Book - Who/what does each person/action/group represent in the book?

There are two main lessons the class will be teaching. Your group will do one of the following:

I. LESSON ONE:

1: Karl Marx
* Who was Karl Marx?
* What kind of life did he lead?
* His legacy?
* Brief bio
* Connection to the book

2: Leon Trotsky
* Who was Leon Trotsky?
* What kind of leader was he?
* Brief bio
* Connection to the book

3: Joseph Stalin
* Who was Joseph Stalin?
* What is he notorious for?
* Brief bio
* Connection to the book

4: Czar Nicholas II
* Who was Czar Nicholas II?
* Was he a good leader?
* How did he treat the people?
* Brief bio
* Connection to the book

II. LESSON TWO:

1: Russian Propaganda
* What were the techniques of Russian propaganda during the war?
* What were its effects on the people?
* Examples?
* Brief history
* Connection to the book

2: KGB
* What was the KGB?
* How was it a tool in the Russian Revolution?
* Brief history
* Connection to the book

3: Religion
* How did Karl Marx view religion?
* What was the role of religion in the Russian Revolution?
* Connection to the book

4: Russian Revolution
* What are the overall details of the Russian Revolution?
* Why did it start? How did it end?
* Connection to the book