An Inspector Calls Theme and Context Map

Two sides of A3 featuring summaries of each Act of An Inspector Calls. Students read text, and annotate:

• Links and patterns in plot
• Thematic ties
• Authorial message / intent
• How this reflects the social / historical context
• Audience response (modern and contemporary)

Students could be given any one of these strands to annotate as a way of directing revision and swiflty recapping knowledge of plot. Could be used as a group rotation activity or as a revision activity. At the end, all the ‘white space’ should be mostly filled with thoughts, links, ideas etc.

Designed for GCSE Edexcel AIC plot recall, writer’s message and historical/social context (but could also work with AQA too!)