From Farm to Revolution

This cross-curricular worksheet is designed for students in Grades 7 and 8 to deepen understanding of allegory, symbolism, and historical context through Animal Farm by George Orwell. Learners match key characters and events from the novel to their real-world counterparts from the Russian Revolution, then explain how these parallels reveal Orwell’s political commentary, strengthening analytical thinking, historical literacy, and text-to-world connections.

Learning Goals

• Allegory & Symbolism Identification (Grades 7-8)
  Students connect literary elements to historical figures and events they represent.
• Literature-History Integration
  Learners analyze how Orwell uses fiction to comment on real political movements.
• Comparative & Analytical Thinking
  Activities require comparing narrative details with historical realities to draw conclusions.
• Author’s Purpose & Political Commentary
  Students explain how allegorical parallels reinforce themes of power, revolution, and corruption.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with middle school ELA and social studies standards.
• Clear Matching Format
  Structured pairs make complex historical connections accessible and engaging.
• Written Analysis Extension
  Short response prompts encourage synthesis and explanation beyond matching.
• Supports Cross-Curricular Teaching
  Ideal for coordinating literature units with history instruction.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This From Farm to Revolution worksheet helps students build a strong understanding of Animal Farm as a political allegory grounded in real historical events. By matching characters and events to their historical counterparts and explaining those connections, learners strengthen critical thinking, historical awareness, and literary analysis skills. Whether used in an ELA classroom, a social studies lesson, or a combined humanities unit, this printable resource provides meaningful practice connecting literature to history.

This worksheet is part of our Animal Farm collection.