An Inspector Calls - Writer Techniques

Engage, Challenge, and Support Every Learner
This comprehensive and fully differentiated resource bundle is designed to support the AQA GCSE English Literature study of An Inspector Calls, focusing exclusively on Writers’ Techniques. Perfect for classroom teaching, homework, revision, and independent study, this bundle helps students explore how J.B. Priestley crafts meaning through staging, dramatic devices, and language.

What’s Included
Four themed packs, each targeting a key aspect of Priestley’s craft:

On Stage – Explore staging, set design, lighting, and performance choices.
Dramatic Techniques – Understand pacing, tension, entrances/exits, and cliffhangers.
Language – Analyse dialogue, tone, and character voice.
Language Techniques – Examine dramatic irony, euphemism, imagery, and symbolism.

Each theme includes five differentiated versions of the same resource, adapted for different reading levels using Flesch Reading Ease scores. This makes the bundle ideal for mixed-ability classrooms, scaffolding, and stretch challenge activities.

Key Features

Five differentiated versions per topic for accessibility and challenge.
Each version includes:

A clear summary of key content.
A glossary of essential vocabulary.
Exam-style question prompts targeting AO1–AO4 skills.

Coverage of Key Concepts

Stagecraft and visual symbolism.
Lighting and set design as metaphors.
Dramatic tension through pacing and structure.
Language choices reflecting class, gender, and generational divides.
Techniques like dramatic irony, euphemism, and imagery to convey Priestley’s social message.

Question Types

Identify key techniques and examples.
Explain how staging or language shapes meaning.
Analyse the impact of dramatic devices on audience response.
Evaluate Priestley’s methods in promoting social responsibility.

Why Choose This Bundle?
This resource pack empowers students to:

Understand how writers’ techniques create meaning and tension.
Develop critical reading and analytical skills for exam success.
Appreciate the interplay between text, performance, and audience.

Whether you’re planning lessons, setting homework, or preparing for exams, this bundle provides everything you need to bring An Inspector Calls to life and ensure progress for all learners.
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