SOW An Inspector Calls- 20 lessons

SOW for ‘An Inspector Calls’. 20 lessons all containing the key skills for preparing classes for the AQA GCSE English Literature. Students will explore and analyse themes, characters, methods, writer’s intentions and social/historical context in ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J. B. Priestley in preparation for their Literature Paper 2 Exam. It includes revision activities. Suitable for Y9, Y10 or Y11.

Week One- Act 1
• LO1: What are the important historical facts relating to the play? Lit AO3
• LO2: How does a writer use dramatic conventions? Lit AO2
• LO3: How are characters created to convey a message about responsibility? Lit AO1
• LO4: How does a writer use contrast in characters for effect? Lit AO1

Week Two- Act 2
• LO5: Can I create a summary with the most important quotes and points in Act 1? Lit AO1 AO2 AO3
• LO6: What different ways can a writer create suspense and dramatic action in a play? Lit AO2
• LO7: How can you analyse writer’s methods? Lit AO1
• LO8: How does Priestley use foreshadowing and dramatic irony? AO2

Week Three- Act 3
• LO9: Can I create a summary with the most important quotes and points in Act 2? Lit AO1 AO2 AO3
• LO10: How is the theme of gender discussed in the play? Lit AO3?
• LO11: How does Priestley use the character of the Inspector to convey his message? Lit AO1
• LO12: How does Priestley utilize the ending of the play? Lit AO1, AO2

• LO13: Can I create a summary with the most important quotes and points in Act 3? Lit AO1 AO2 AO3
• LO14-LO15: Can I effectively act as one of the characters and evaluate the performance? Lit AO1, AO2
• LO16: Can I write a review of a play, discussing all the dramatic devices used?? Lit A02

Week Five and Week Six
• LO17: Can I evaluate how the context and text are linked? AO3
• LO18: Can I write an essay about the play that covers the AOs? Lit AO1, AO2
• LO19: Can I present how a character develops throughout the play? AO1, AO2, AO3
• LO20-LO24: Can I complete revision notes for all the AOs? Lit AO1, AO2, AO3
Week Seven
Assessment