An Inspector Calls - Author and outline- An introduction

Introduce Priestley’s message and the plot of An Inspector Calls with this essential, differentiated resource—perfect for building foundational understanding.
This multi-tiered resource offers a basic introduction to J.B. Priestley and the plot of An Inspector Calls, designed to support inclusive teaching across mainstream classrooms, independent study, and alternative provision settings. Whether you’re launching a scheme of work or supporting learners with limited prior knowledge, this pack ensures every student can access the play’s historical context, central narrative, and moral themes.
Structured across five readability levels, each version presents the same core content—Priestley’s background, the play’s setting, and the story of the Birling family—in progressively accessible language. This makes it ideal for scaffolding comprehension, building confidence, and preparing students for deeper thematic and character analysis.
What’s included:

5 differentiated narrative versions introducing Priestley, the historical context, and the plot.
5 thematic summaries and key takeaways to reinforce understanding of time period, class divisions, and moral purpose.
5 vocabulary banks with clear definitions of key terms such as responsibility, capitalism, social class, and morality.
5 sets of AO1–AO4-aligned exam-style questions to support identification, explanation, analysis, and evaluation.

Pedagogical highlights:

Vocabulary scaffolding introduces essential terminology in context, supporting literacy and subject fluency.
Thematic progression helps learners understand how Priestley’s wartime experience shaped his critique of Edwardian society.
AO alignment ensures coverage of key assessment objectives, even at an introductory level.

This resource supports:

Literacy development through structured vocabulary and simplified summaries.
Analytical thinking by prompting learners to consider historical context and authorial intent.
Moral understanding as students begin to explore Priestley’s message about collective responsibility and social justice.

Perfect for:

Whole-class teaching with differentiated needs.
Independent learners needing accessible entry points.
Alternative provision settings where clarity and engagement are key.

Whether you’re introducing the play for the first time or laying the groundwork for deeper analysis, this resource makes An Inspector Calls approachable, relevant, and inclusive.
Make Priestley’s message accessible from the start. Equip your students to understand, reflect, and respond—right from lesson one.
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