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An Inspector Calls Context PowerPoint
An informative, attractive, in-depth, PowerPoint that outlines a variety of relevant contextual points for students to consider while reading J.B. Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’. Perfect revision or teaching resource for introducing key aspects of early-20th Century England to those studying the play.
Contains 11 slides, including: Priestley’s writing background; Life Expriences of note; Class & Work; World War 1; Culture, Strikes & Technology over the 1920s; the Great Depression & Class; Politics & World War 2; a slide laying out the setting date (1912), play production date (1945) and today to ensure that students bear in mind the various timeframes and perspectives at work while they write; a slide to invite students to consider the Inspector character as Priestley and another about the importance of staging.
The information in this PowerPoint can be delivered over an hour, or several hours, depending on whether additional supplementary reading or writing tasks accompany it. This is a full reworkable PPTX that can be amended as purchasers see fit.