Animal Farm

by George Orwell

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What is the readability rate of "Animal Farm"? For which level you think is suitable? Why?

ksad

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College - Freshman

Posted by ksad on October 11, 2008 at 12:18 AM and tagged with animal farm, level, readability rate

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engtchr5

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High School - 10th Grade

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Anywhere between eighth and tenth grade is optimal for the reading of "Animal Farm." The political symbolism and metaphor is a bit much for grades beneath eight, and by the time...

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Posted by engtchr5 on October 11, 2008 at 12:38 AM

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High School - 12th Grade

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George Orwell's Animal Farm is typically studied on the honors 10th or regular 12th level of high school.  It is appropriate for any student 8th or up who has a great grasp of...

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Posted by amy-lepore on October 11, 2008 at 12:38 AM

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