Animal Farm

This is a fun idea to use for the students reading George Orwell's Animal Farm.
Using some sort of vests and bowties or hats, have the students wear these things while reading the novel. I have found that sometimes the students have difficulty relating to the characters and keeping the animals straight in their minds. That way, if the students were wearing some sort of clothing (visual reminder) they would remember who is who and what is happenining in the nove. This also works well when a particular student is gone. If a reader is gone, someone else may assume his or her identity by simply wearing the hat or tie. It will allow for more comprehension of the novel and a greater understanding of the Russian Revolution.