Windmill vs. Whip

This comparison worksheet is designed for students in Grades 7 and 8 to strengthen literary analysis, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning through close study of Animal Farm by George Orwell. Learners compare the leadership styles of Snowball and Napoleon by analyzing actions, motivations, and methods of control, deepening understanding of political ideology, propaganda, and the corrupting influence of power within the novel.

Learning Goals

• Compare & Contrast Character Traits (Grades 7-8)
  Students evaluate similarities and differences between Snowball’s and Napoleon’s leadership approaches.
• Evidence-Based Literary Analysis
  Learners use specific actions and events from the text to support character judgments.
• Understanding Power & Propaganda
  Activities highlight how leadership methods reflect broader political and thematic ideas.
• Analytical & Argumentative Reasoning
  The written response encourages synthesis of ideas and clear explanation of conclusions.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA and literature standards.
• Structured Comparison Chart
  Clear organization supports close reading and accurate classification of evidence.
• Builds Theme Awareness
  Reinforces Orwell’s critique of leadership, manipulation, and ideological conflict.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for classwork, homework, discussion prep, assessment, or small-group analysis.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Ready to use in classroom or homeschool settings with minimal preparation.

This Windmill vs. Whip worksheet helps students deepen understanding of Animal Farm by comparing two contrasting leaders and the consequences of their choices. By analyzing Snowball and Napoleon side by side, learners strengthen comparative reasoning, textual evidence skills, and insight into themes of power and corruption. Whether used in a classroom literature unit or a homeschool language arts program, this printable resource offers focused, meaningful practice in character analysis and thematic evaluation.

This worksheet is part of our Animal Farm collection.