An Inspector Calls: power and responsibility
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupils start their exploration of the characters, themes and ideas in 'An Inspector Calls'. They first look at the key context behind the play, before exploring each of the main characters and themes. They finally plan and write an essay about the role of responsibility in the play.
Prior knowledge requirements
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An Inspector Calls: power and responsibility
In this unit, pupils start their exploration of the characters, themes and ideas in 'An Inspector Calls'. They first look at the key context behind the play, before exploring each of the main characters and themes. They finally plan and write an essay about the role of responsibility in the play.
16 lessons- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Mrs. Birling
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring class and power through Gerald and Eva
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Mr. Birling
- 'An Inspector Calls': understanding and exploring key themes
- Planning and writing an essay on 'An Inspector Calls'
- Using context effectively in writing about 'An Inspector Calls'
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Sheila
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring class and power in a model essay
- Writing analytically about Priestley's presentation of the older generation
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring Priestley's use of structure
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Eric
- 'An Inspector Calls' : annotating essay questions and writing a thesis statement
- 'An Inspector Calls': understanding context and Priestley’s influences
- 'An Inspector Calls': the importance of setting and stage directions
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of the Inspector
- Writing introductions and conclusions for an 'An Inspector Calls' essay