Eyes on the Farm

This literary analysis worksheet is designed for students in Grades 7 and 8 to deepen understanding of narrative perspective, tone, and author’s purpose through close study of Animal Farm by George Orwell. Learners respond to interpretive questions that examine Orwell’s use of a detached third-person narrator, analyzing how narrative voice, objectivity, and tone shape the reader’s perception of events, satire, and irony within the novel.

Targeted Skills

• Point of View & Perspective (Grades 7-8)
  Students analyze how third-person narration influences understanding of characters and events.
• Tone & Author’s Purpose
  Learners examine how Orwell’s restrained, observational tone enhances satire and meaning.
• Literary Interpretation in Writing
  Responses require clear explanations supported by reasoning grounded in the text.
• Critical Thinking & Bias Awareness
  Activities encourage reflection on objectivity, bias, and how narration affects credibility.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA and literature standards.
• Focus on Authorial Craft
  Helps students move beyond plot to analyze how storytelling choices shape meaning.
• Supports Analytical Writing
  Prompts guide students in explaining ideas with clarity and depth.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for literature units, close reading lessons, discussion preparation, or assessment.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Eyes on the Farm worksheet helps students strengthen analytical reading and written interpretation by examining narrative voice and tone in Animal Farm. By exploring how Orwell’s detached perspective contributes to satire and irony, learners develop deeper insight into authorial choices and literary meaning. Whether used in a classroom literature unit or a homeschool language arts program, this printable resource provides meaningful practice in perspective analysis and critical thinking.

This worksheet is part of our Animal Farm collection.