An Inspector Calls - Eric Birling

An Inspector Calls - Eric Birling

GCSE English Literature – Post 1914 Drama ‘An Inspector Calls’

This resource teaches learners about the character of Eric Birling in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils, it explores the character in depth and explains how to write an essay in exam conditions. It is made up of a 24-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 4 accompanying worksheets.

The resource contains the following:

Exploring first impressions of Eric using the play’s opening stage directions and early dialogue.

Creating an Eric Birling character profile.

Exploring Eric’s character development - how and why he changes and his role in the play.

Studying key quotes that reveal Eric’s changing character traits.

Comprehension questions to assess understanding of character, theme and Priestley’s purpose (with example answers provided).

Exam essay writing activity with example essay plan and model response included.

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