An Inspector Calls - Social Class - Context

Unlock deeper understanding of Social Class in An Inspector Calls with this essential, multi-tiered resource—perfect for inclusive, differentiated teaching across all settings. 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 the British class system through the lens of character, context, and morality. From Eva Smith’s symbolic suffering to the Inspector’s call for collective responsibility, each version guides learners through the play’s central theme with precision and empathy.
What’s included:

Five differentiated contextual narratives on Social Class, each tailored to a specific reading level while retaining thematic integrity.
Concise summaries to reinforce key ideas and aid retention.
Six thematic takeaways per version, highlighting Priestley’s message about inequality, privilege, and moral duty.
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 “hierarchy,” “responsibility,” and “collectivism.”
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 means 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 Eva Smith’s treatment exposes class prejudice, how the Inspector disrupts social norms, and how generational change offers hope for a fairer society.
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.
Co-Pilot used to support design.