Grade 9 An Inspector Calls Sheila Lesson

This lesson include extensive analysis of key quotes, thoughtful extensive analysis on context and alternative interpretations, themes, grade 9 critical ideas, and a question for independent student work with a writing frame to support all students. Key vocabulary, terminology, and paragraph structuring is included, as are opportunities for students to mark and improve their own work.

Quotes included are:
‘(about ring) - Sheila: “look mummy - isn’t it a beauty?”
“But these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people”
‘Mother, I think it was cruel and vile’
“Between us we drove that girl to commit suicide”
“Sheila: (rather distressed) Sorry! It’s just that I can’t help thinking about this girl – destroying herself so horribly – and I’ve been so happy tonight. Oh I wish you hadn’t told me. What was she like? Quite young?
Inspector: Yes. Twenty-four.
Sheila: Pretty?”

Working towards:
How is the character of Sheila Birling presented in the play?