"What Makes a Good Leader?" (Animal Farm)

Animal Farm

Short Writing Exercises

Before Reading Animal Farm

Write a short response to the following question:

·        What makes a good leader?

o   Discuss character qualities and abilities that a good leader in any situation should have. Give specific examples.  How might you distinguish a good leader from a bad leader? (1-3 paragraphs; 75 – 300 words)

Choose one of the following:

·        When should a government be overthrown? (1 paragraph; 100 – 150 words)

·        Write definitions for satire, allegory, and irony.