Due date:___________________________
Point value: ______
Directions: Choose ONE option from the selection below to complete for your final project. You may
either work independently or with a partner (but no more than TWO people per project). When you
hand in your project, you must include a rubric and a project summary for each person.
1. Create a “Most Wanted” Poster – Choose a historical figure a character is based on in
the book (see Animal Farm Allegory packet for more info.). Include historically accurate
pictures of people or events. Include a brief biography with the reason(s) they are
wanted, and a Works Cited page citing your sources in MLA format (see Ms. J.’s website
for MLA format link, -5 points if not included). Posters must be 12x18 inches or larger.
2. Create a series of questions and answers that can be conducted interview style between
two or more characters (think talk show format). Questions and answers must be
typed (1-2 pages, double spaced, 12-14 point, easily read font) and may be acted out in
class, or made into a video.
3. Select major events from the book and make a video presenting each as part of a series
of televised news reports. Include a typed script (1-2 typed, double spaced, 12-14 point,
easily read font).
4. Convert the novel into a puppet show. Make simple puppets, such as stick puppets,
finger puppets, or paper bag puppets, and present the novel or selected scenes to the
class (or on video). Include a typed script (1-2 typed, double spaced, 12-14 point, easily
read font).
5. Make a scale model of Animal Farm, paying close attention to details given in the book in
order to create a realistic model. Include a description (1-2 pages typed, double
spaced, 12-14 point, easily read font) summarizing the items included in the model.
6. Convert the events of the novel into a ballad, song or poem. Type the lyrics (at least 1-2
pages typed, 12-14 point, easily read font). Create the music or adapt words to a melody
by someone else. It might even be a song that the Muppet Miss Piggy would sing.
(Extra credit if performed in class or made into a video)
7. Design and make your own T-shirt with an illustration about the novel. The illustration
might be all about a specific character or scene, a movie poster, a most wanted poster,
an ad. for the book, a collection of quotes, etc. Create a design using color-fast marking
pens, or on the computer with special iron-on printer paper (available at Staples, Walmart, etc.) The T-shirt does not have to be new, can be a variety of sizes (fitted T– to
XXX Large….no baby clothes though) and any color, but must be an original design.
*Include a brief typed response on a separate sheet of paper explaining the symbols
and pictures you used and why (typed, double spaced, 12-14 point, easily read font).
8. Make a diorama or shadow box depicting the setting, characters, or the theme from the
novel. Include a typed description (1-2 typed, double spaced, 12-14 point, easily read
font) summarizing the items included in the model. (Hint: shoeboxes are ideal for this
project.)
9. Create timeline charts (typed or a poster format) comparing the history of various
totalitarian societies to Animal Farm. A Works Cited page must be included to
document your sources. (see Ms. J.’s website for MLA format link, -5 points if not
included)
10. Respond to the following prompts/questions in essay form keeping in mind focus,
content, organization, style and conventions: The essential question of Animal Farm is
NOT “Could it happen again?” The essential question is “Do I realize that it IS happening
everyday all around me?” Do you recognize themes from Animal Farm in our society?
Respond to the question, “What are MY responsibilities to do something about it?” What
will you do? (1-2 pages typed, double spaced, 12-14 point, easily read font).
11. Select one character from the novel. Create an illustration of this character (ie: a
drawing, a collage, a painting, a sculpture, etc.). Then type a brief description of the
character and its traits. Tell why you selected this character (1-2 pages typed, double
spaced, 12-14 point, easily read font).
12. Design a different cover jacket for the book with an original blurb or tagline that would
make someone want to buy the book. Design the front and the back cover.
13. Make your own soundtrack for Animal Farm. Create a playlist of at least 5 songs, and
then “burn” a CD (using legal sites like iTunes, Zune Marketplace, etc.) in the order they
would appear in the book. Be sure to select songs that are school appropriate. Create a
CD jacket that illustrates the book (in your eyes). This should be in color. Also include
the titles, and performers of the songs in the order they appear in the jacket. *Type a list
of the song titles, along with the artists, where the song fits into the book (page number
required), and explain the action occurring when the song would be playing.) Along with
the list, explain your reasoning for choosing your selection. *Select one song to play
and explain in front of the class.
14. Write an original ending for Animal Farm. First give the plot summary, and then supply
your own ending as if you were the author (1-2 typed, double spaced, 12-14 point, easily
read font).
15. Cut out magazine pictures to make a collage poster illustrating the themes of the book.
Include a typed response explaining the symbols and pictures you used and why (typed,
double spaced, 12-14 point, easily read font). Your poster must be at least 12 X 18
inches and should include a minimum of 10 pictures or images.
16. Make a dictionary containing 20 or more difficult words from the book. Your dictionary
must be typed, listed alphabetically, and include definitions and illustrations (pictures
or drawings) for ALL of the words.
17. Gather a collection (at least 10 -20) current events (from the newspaper, magazine, or
the Internet) that reflect incidents that closely parallel those in the novel. Type 2-3
sentences about each article (explain how the events relate to the story).