Words of the Rebellion

This vocabulary enrichment worksheet is designed for students in Grades 7 and 8 to strengthen academic language, contextual understanding, and written expression through focused study of Animal Farm by George Orwell. Learners explore six essential terms-tyranny, propaganda, allegory, rebellion, corruption, and manipulation-by matching each word to its definition and then applying the vocabulary in original sentences connected to the novel’s themes and ideas.

Targeted Skills

• Vocabulary Development & Word Meaning (Grades 7-8)
  Students build understanding of key academic and literary terms central to the novel.
• Contextual Application of Vocabulary
  Learners demonstrate mastery by using each word correctly in an original sentence.
• Understanding Allegory & Symbolic Language
  Activities connect vocabulary directly to Orwell’s political and moral commentary.
• Clear & Complete Sentence Writing
  Students practice precise language use and coherent sentence construction.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA and literature standards.
• Two-Step Vocabulary Practice
  Matching reinforces meaning, while sentence writing ensures application and retention.
• Theme-Driven Word Learning
  Vocabulary is taught in direct connection to the novel’s ideas and messages.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for pre-reading, review, homework, bell work, or assessment support.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Ready to use in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Words of the Rebellion worksheet helps students deepen comprehension of Animal Farm by mastering vocabulary tied directly to its themes of power, control, and resistance. By defining and applying key terms, learners strengthen literacy precision, contextual reasoning, and confidence using complex academic language. Whether used in a classroom literature unit or a homeschool language arts program, this printable resource provides meaningful practice connecting vocabulary to literary analysis.

This worksheet is part of our Animal Farm collection.