Faces of the Farm

This character-matching worksheet is designed for students in Grades 7 and 8 to strengthen comprehension, inferencing, and literary analysis through close study of Animal Farm by George Orwell. Learners match ten major characters to their defining traits or symbolic roles, reinforcing understanding of characterization, allegory, symbolism, and how individual figures represent broader human behaviors and political ideas within the novel.

Targeted Skills

• Character Analysis & Development (Grades 7-8)
  Students analyze how characters’ actions, traits, and choices shape meaning in the text.
• Symbolism & Allegory Interpretation
  Learners connect each animal to the abstract ideas, behaviors, or political figures they represent.
• Reading Comprehension & Inference
  Activities require students to use context clues and textual understanding to make accurate matches.
• Critical Thinking with Text Evidence
  Students practice linking character traits to narrative details and symbolic purpose.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA and literature standards.
• Active, Low-Pressure Format
  Matching activity reinforces understanding without extensive writing demands.
• Supports Allegory Instruction
  Helps students grasp Orwell’s use of symbolism and political commentary.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for pre-reading review, comprehension checks, discussion prep, or assessment support.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to use in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Faces of the Farm worksheet helps students build a deeper understanding of Animal Farm by connecting characters to their symbolic meanings. Through careful matching and analysis, learners strengthen inference skills, literary comprehension, and critical thinking about allegory and power. Whether used in a classroom literature unit or a homeschool language arts program, this printable resource provides focused, meaningful practice with one of literature’s most enduring political allegories.

This worksheet is part of our Animal Farm collection.