An Inspector Calls - Gender - Context

Challenge gender stereotypes in An Inspector Calls with this essential, multi-tiered resource—designed for inclusive, differentiated teaching across all learning environments. Whether you’re a subject specialist, supporting independent learners, or working within alternative provision, this pack delivers clarity, challenge, and accessibility across five distinct literacy levels.
This resource explores Priestley’s critique of Edwardian gender roles, highlighting how characters conform to—and ultimately challenge—social expectations. From Sheila’s transformation to Eva Smith’s moral strength, students are guided through the play’s portrayal of patriarchy, double standards, and the subversion of traditional norms.
What’s included:

Five differentiated contextual narratives on gender, each tailored to a specific reading level while maintaining thematic integrity.
Concise summaries to reinforce key ideas and support retention.
Six thematic takeaways per version, highlighting Priestley’s message about equality, autonomy, and moral development.
Targeted vocabulary banks with clear definitions to build subject-specific language and conceptual understanding.
Exam-style questions aligned with AO1–AO4, encouraging retrieval, explanation, analysis, and evaluation.
Visual analysis prompts using symbolic imagery to deepen interpretation and moral reflection.

Pedagogical value:

Vocabulary scaffolding supports learners in accessing complex ideas like “patriarchy,” “double standard,” and “moral integrity.”
Thematic progression across levels enables conceptual growth—from basic comprehension to critical evaluation.
AO alignment ensures exam-readiness, with tasks that develop knowledge, interpretation, and ethical reasoning.
Inclusive design ensures no learner is left behind—each version maintains narrative coherence while adapting structure and language.

This resource doesn’t just support literacy—it fosters moral understanding, social awareness, and critical thinking, echoing the play’s enduring relevance. Students explore how gender expectations shape character behaviour, how women assert independence, and how Priestley uses dramatic structure to promote equality.
Whether used for whole-class teaching, small-group intervention, or independent study, this pack is a must-have for any educator committed to inclusive, differentiated, and meaningful English teaching.
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