An Inspector Calls Birling Act 1

A fully-adaptable PowerPoint on Birling’s involvement with Eva Smith in Act One of An Inspector Calls. The resource is suitable for a mid-high level group studying the text for GCSE Literature.

The resource contains:
LOs and learning skills outline
Reading and note-making on Birling’s involvement with Eva
An exploration of the skill of distilling evidence from a text which will be practised today
A table to complete on language used to demonstrate Birling’s views on Eva as a contrast to that of Eric, Sheila and the Inspector
A slide with a completed table for pupils to fill in any gaps or offer other suggestions of evidence they might have
An exploration of what Eric and Sheila’s views are and who they most closely align with
An exploration of the significance of Eric and Sheila siding with the Inspector’s views rather than their father’s
A plenary in which students can reflect on wider themes and issues explored in Birling’s involvement with Eva, and the two side of the argument (capitalist vs socialist)
A reflection on the skill of distilling information today and what students did to achieve this.

Under most slides also are detailed indicative comments or answers for the teacher which can be shared as appropriate with students or simply used to aid the teacher during discussion. These could be collated and printed off separately if the teacher needs extra support and notes during the lesson.

Kind regards,

Englbee x