An Inspector Calls Context Free Lesson

A free pre-teaching lesson on An Inspector Calls for AQA English Literature Paper 2 Part A. For high-ability students aiming for Band 6 (grades 7-9).

The lesson contains the following:
*Learning Objectives which also incorporate some learning skills (can link to Learning to Learn or Building Learning Power, or any other such learning skills)
*A link to the AQA mark scheme with exploration of what skills are needed for Band 6 linked to AOs 1 2 &3
*Keyword word-clouds in order to introduce differences in society’s mores and attitudes between 1912 and 1945/6
*A brief description of changes in society and JB Priestley’s roles and beliefs
*A paired activity in which students explore the differences between 1912 and 1945/6 further. This can be done as a paper and glue exercise, a written task or as a whole class using IT drag and drop if preferred
*Further exploration of context between 1918 and 1945. Further explanation of writer’s intent
*A task exploring form as a mode of context, which can be worked through in pairs or individually . Exploration of what a morality play and a detective drama might contain with whole-class feedback.
*A link to an YouTube video (no affiliation) which students might listen to for homework and make notes upon to further understand context
*A plenary in which learning skills used to explore ideas are reflected upon

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Best wishes,

Englbee x