An Inspector Calls - Time Setting - Context

Transform how you teach An Inspector Calls with this fully differentiated resource on Time Setting and Context—designed to make complex ideas accessible for every learner.
This comprehensive pack delivers the same essential narrative across five carefully adapted readability levels, ensuring that all students—from early readers to advanced analysts—can engage meaningfully with Priestley’s world. Whether you teach in mainstream classrooms, alternative provisions, or support independent study, this resource is built for flexibility and impact.
Why this resource is essential
Understanding the historical context of 1912 and 1945 is critical for unlocking Priestley’s message about social responsibility. This resource doesn’t just present facts—it scaffolds vocabulary, builds thematic understanding, and aligns with AO1–AO4 assessment objectives, making it a cornerstone for GCSE success. By offering tiered versions, it supports inclusive practice, enabling every learner to access, analyse, and evaluate the play’s ideas at an appropriate level.
What’s included

Five differentiated information sheets (from simplified summaries to extended analytical detail)
Structured summaries that grow in complexity across tiers, supporting progression from comprehension to critical analysis
6 Key Takeaways per sheet, distilling the most important points for exam readiness
Vocabulary banks with clear definitions to strengthen subject-specific literacy
Exam-style questions (Identify, Explain, Analyse, Evaluate) to develop skills across AO1–AO4
Contextual depth linking Edwardian inequality, world wars, and post-war reforms to Priestley’s themes

Pedagogical benefits

Vocabulary scaffolding ensures students master key terms like social responsibility, class divide, and suffrage
Thematic progression moves learners from basic understanding to nuanced evaluation of historical context
Inclusive differentiation supports mixed-ability classrooms, SEND learners, and independent study
Critical engagement with moral and social issues fosters empathy and higher-order thinking

This resource doesn’t just teach context—it empowers students to see why Priestley set his play in 1912 and wrote it in 1945, helping them connect historical change to the play’s enduring relevance. Perfect for English specialists, intervention programmes, and home learning, this pack is your go-to solution for making context clear, compelling, and exam-ready.
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