Power on the Farm

This essay-planning worksheet is designed for students in Grades 7 and 8 to develop a clear, well-organized literary analysis focused on the theme of power and corruption in Animal Farm by George Orwell. Learners respond to the guiding question, “Does power always corrupt those who hold it?” by crafting a strong thesis, selecting and explaining textual evidence, and organizing ideas logically while connecting Orwell’s allegory to historical and modern contexts.

Learning Goals

• Argument Writing with Textual Evidence (Grades 7-8)
  Students develop a focused thesis and support it with specific examples from the novel.
• Essay Organization & Structure
  Learners plan introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions using a clear framework.
• Theme & Author’s Message Analysis
  Activities emphasize Orwell’s critique of power, corruption, and authority.
• Historical & Modern Connections
  Students link the novel’s allegory of the Russian Revolution to broader, real-world examples.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA writing and literature standards.
• Structured Essay Framework
  Guided sections reduce overwhelm and support confident academic writing.
• Supports Deeper Analysis
  Moves students beyond summary toward interpretation and argument development.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for essay prep, writing workshops, assessment scaffolding, or revision support.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Ready for classroom or homeschool use with minimal preparation.

This Power on the Farm worksheet helps students build strong literary analysis essays by combining clear organization, evidence-based reasoning, and thematic insight. By planning arguments around power and corruption, learners strengthen thesis development, analytical writing, and critical thinking. Whether used in a classroom literature unit or a homeschool language arts program, this printable resource provides meaningful support for academic essay writing grounded in Animal Farm.

This worksheet is part of our Animal Farm collection.