An Inspector Calls - Year 9 Unit

This teaching resource contains a 160 slide PowerPoint with 20 accompanying worksheets. This resource has been adapted from our GCSE English Literature resource for use with Year 9.

It includes a wide range of activities for pupils of all abilities:

A brief biography of J.B. Priestley and the social and historical context of pre and post war British society

In depth analysis of the main characters

Exploration of the key themes

The literary, social and historical context of the play

Developing awareness of the features of a drama text

Using P.E.E. to write about the text

Priestley’s political message

Analysis of Priestley’s language in key scenes

Priestley’s use of tension and suspense

Hot seating activities

Empathy question preparation

Developing inference and deduction skills