Hello and welcome to today's lesson.

My name is Mrs. Butterworth and I will be guiding you through the learning.

Now this lesson is all focused on "An Inspector Calls", so you may want to grab your copy so that you are ready to go.

We will be looking at a model essay and exploring the themes of class and power within this model essay.

Are you ready to get started? Great.

Then let's go.

So in this lesson, you will use model responses to refine your own writing about "An Inspector Calls".

Now there are some key words that will be used throughout the lesson.

So let's just look at what these are.

These words are judiciously, societal, encapsulates, and exploitation.

Now judiciously, we very often hear this word in relation to selecting quotes.

So this means that when you select your quotes and you use your quotes, they are used carefully and wisely to effectively support your analysis or argument.

So we are looking for judiciously chosen and used quotes.

Societal is anything related to society.

Encapsulates means to express or show something clearly in a small or concise way.

And exploitation is to take advantage of someone or somewhat thing unfairly, often for personal gain or profit, and we know that that's quite a key idea within "An Inspector Calls".

So the outline of our lesson looks like this.

We're going to first think about success criteria and understanding them before moving on to using quotations effectively.

So let's get started.

So I would first like to hear your ideas please.

So I'd like you to discuss what makes a successful literature essay.

So in a moment, you're gonna need to pause the video to discuss your ideas.

If you are working alone, you may wish to just sit and think quietly to yourself or even write down some ideas.

But when you are ready, pause the video and off you go.

Okay, some really great suggestions there.

So thank you.

Let's just share some of these now.

So what makes a successful literature essay? Well, introductions and conclusions that use a three part structure, well structured with a clear line of argument, that's very important, well written using sophisticated phrases.

So it's still important that we are writing well.

Use of evidence using both main and supporting quotes.

Quotes are, and there's that key word there, judiciously chosen.

So they're well selected.

There's an analysis of writer's methods and linked to intention.

So what the writer is trying to achieve, and there's an effective use of context.

So lots there that we need to be considering when writing a successful literature essay.

Now applying this success criteria to model essays is a great way to embed it in your own writing.

So once you start to understand what a good essay looks like, you can start applying it to your own writing.

Okay, so quick question for you.

Which of the following could not be described as a writer's method? Would that be A, B, or C? Can you tell me your answer now please? Okay, well done everyone that spotted the answer is B.

Historical context doesn't count as a writer's method, but language devices and structural choices do.

So you are going to read and analyse Izzy's response to the following question.

So this is going to be our model essay.

So the question is how does Priestley explore ideas around class and power in "An Inspector Calls"? Now before you look at Izzy's response, it's a good idea to think about how you might answer this question.

So I'd like you please to discuss what ideas from the play would you include if you were answering this question, and which characters could you focus on? So you'll need to grab your copies of the text just to get some ideas and discuss those questions.

So pause the video and get discussing.

Off you go.

Great.

So many different ways to answer that question and it's great to hear so many interesting and perceptive examples.

So well done, everyone.

So remember with an essay, you can answer it in many different ways.

So it's really good that we're thinking about that.

So you are now going to need to find Izzy's essay and this can be found in your additional materials.

So do make sure you have access to a copy of that because you are now going to need to read that.

And as you are reading, I would like you to consider, please, why this essay is successful.

So what is Izzy's overarching argument? How does Izzy structure her response to ensure it is completely focused on her argument? Does Izzy make reference to the text as a whole? How else does Izzy's response meet our success criteria? Okay, so make sure you've got that copy of the model essay.

Get reading and consider those questions.

Pause the video and off you go.

Okay, great.

Again, some excellent ideas surrounding Izzy's essay there.

It's a very good essay, isn't it? I think she's done a really good job.

So I'd now like you to answer this question.

Which of the following best summarises Izzy's argument? Should we read the answers together first 'cause they're quite long, aren't they? So let's read A first.

So Priestley uses the contrast between Gerald Croft and Eva Smith to critique the imbalance of power and privilege within the class system, highlighting the exploitation of the working class by the upper class.

Or is it B? Priestley uses Gerald Croft and Eva Smith to demonstrate how individuals from different classes can overcome societal barriers and achieve equality.

So which one do you think it is? A or B? Which of the following best summarises Izzy's argument? Come up with your answer now please.

Well done to everyone that said A, that is Izzy's argument.

Okay, so we've identified Izzy's argument.

I now want us just to consider those other questions that we just looked at and feed back some answers.

So as we were reading Izzy's response, we were considering how Izzy's structures her response to ensure it's completely focused on her argument.

Does Izzy's response makes reference to the text as a whole? And how does Izzy's response meet our success criteria? So I just want us to feed back our findings.

So you may have said that her essay is successful because there is an interesting and clear thesis.

So you may have noticed that, that she uses topic sentences and concluding sentences that focus on the argument, and you can see that really clearly when you read Izzy's essay.

She selects two characters to keep her argument focused, and I think that's a really good point.

Sometimes when you are looking at an essay, you may think that you need to write about all of the characters, but actually just picking one or two to focus on is a really good thing to do.

She uses well-selected quotations, she analyses language choices and structure, and she always links back to the writer's intention.

And you can tell that because in Izzy's response, she mentions him by name.

So Priestley has done this too, or Priestley is, so there's definite links to that.

And then the context supports the argument.

So it's woven throughout the response.

It isn't just bolted on as an afterthought.

So what I would like you to do now is considering what we have discussed about Izzy's essay, I would like you to give her three pieces of really specific feedback.

So you need to give her two things she has done well, so what went well, and one thing she could improve, so an even better if.

So for each what went well and even better if, you should do the following.

Explain what Izzy has done well or needs to improve, find an example from the essay, and explain how your selected example is effective or can be improved.

So I'm gonna give you some examples here.

So here's an example of Alex's what went wells for the essay.

So he says, "Well done on analysing the use of character foils when you wrote, 'By presenting these characters as foils to one another, Priestley emphasises the sharp divide between the classes.

'" So you can see there Alex has given a what went well and he's given a really specific example from the essay.

And then here's another one, "It is impressive how you linked Priestley's use of Gerald's privilege to a wider critique of societal inequality." So again, what's good, and there's a specific example there of how Izzy has done that.

Okay, so when you are ready, you'll need to pause a video to make sure you can get Izzy's feedback ready and we'll feed back in a moment.

So pause the video and off you go.

Okay, great, well done.

And hopefully by doing that, you can start to think about how you could even improve your own writing and maybe even think about what Izzy's done well and how you can implement that in your own writing.

So I just want you to make sure that you have given really good feedback to Izzy.

So just check it through and check that you have identified where Izzy met the success criteria.

You have identified an area of improvement, you have found a clear example from Izzy's essay and you have clearly explained how this example meets the success criteria or how it can be improved.

So use those questions just to check through the feedback you have given Izzy and then we can move on.

Okay, so we've looked at a model essay now, so hopefully that's got you thinking.

Now, I now want to zoom in and think specifically about using quotations effectively, 'cause this is something where a lot of essays can do with improvement.

So you may have noticed in Izzy's essay that she has only used one word quotation.

So some of you may have even given this as feedback.

Now this can be successful and we can see that Izzy's essay is actually very good.

However, it is a good idea to try to use both main and supporting quotations just to ensure you are analysing a writer's method in detail.

Now when writing a main body paragraph, the way you select and write about quotations is key to creating a convincing argument.

It's a really important part of the process.

Your quotation should support your topic sentence.

They need to be relevant.

They should come across from the.

They should come from across the whole play.

Okay, so you don't just wanna focus on one act or one section.

You wanna think about the beginning of the play, the middle of the play, and the end of the play.

And they can be divided into main quotations and supporting quotations.

So main quotations are the quotations that you analyse in depth with a focus on dramatic methods.

So this is why it's really important to use longer quotations as well as shorter ones, just to make sure you give yourself the opportunity to demonstrate your lovely analysis.

And then your supporting quotations, you just embed in sentences so they don't need to be analysed, and these can be your one word quotations.

So let's have a look here.

Okay, how has Izzy used quotations in her paragraph? Let's read the paragraph through together and then you can discuss the question.

Gerald Croft embodies the privilege and power of the upper class, using his status to manipulate and exploit others while avoiding accountability.

His confidence and charm allow him to dismiss his actions, as seen when he states "don't." This single word encapsulates his attempts to distance himself from blame, reflecting the arrogance of those who believe their social position exempts them from responsibility.

So we've read that through together.

And now I'd like you to discuss or think to yourself, how has Izzy used quotations in her paragraph? Pause the video to give yourself time to do this.

Off you go.

Okay, great.

So you may have noticed the following.

So Izzy has used a one word quotation and analysed it well.

Okay, so she's made some comments about what Priestley is doing with this word and what it does.

However, is there a main quotation that she could use that would allow her to analyse Priestley's language choices and intention in more depth? Has Izzy picked the best possible quotation here to ensure that she's doing the best analysis and linking to writer's intention? And I think this is something that Izzy could improve on here.

So let's think about this paragraph.

So I'd like you to discuss now, can you think of or find a main quotation for Izzy to use in this paragraph? So I'd like you to try and find a quotation for this paragraph.

Now I'm gonna give you a hint.

Look at Gerald's language at the end of Act one, page 26.

I think you will find a quotation there.

Okay, so pause the video and discuss, or you can write down some ideas.

Can you find or think of a main quotation for Izzy to use in this paragraph? Off you go.

Okay, great.

Lots of excellent suggestions there of main quotations.

And you can see how, although Izzy did a really good job on her one word quotation, that actually by picking a longer quotation, she's given herself a better opportunity to really get that layered analysis going.

So which statements are true of supporting quotations? I would like you please to pick A, B, or C.

So which statements of true of supporting quotations? I'd like your answer now please.

Who's feeling confident? Lots of you.

Should I give you the answer? It's B and C.

So a little bit of a trick one there 'cause you needed to pick two.

So which statements are true? They can be embedded into sentences.

They don't need to support your topic sentence, only main quotations need to do that.

Okay, so task B now.

So there are two parts to this task.

So let's do the first bit first.

What I would like you to do, please, is to complete this single paragraph outline for a third paragraph Izzy wants to include in her essay.

So I want you to imagine that you are completing a third paragraph for Izzy.

So I've given your topic sentence here.

So let's read the topic sentence together.

Priestley explores class and power through Gerald and Eva by highlighting the contrast between their treatment in society.

Gerald, as a member of the upper class, is afforded privileges that allow him to avoid the harsh realities faced by people like Eva.

So you've got your topic sentence there.

So now you need to complete this by finding your supporting details.

So identify your main and supporting quotes for this topic sentence.

And then you'll need to write the concluding sentence, okay? So make sure you have what you need to complete this task.

Pause the video and complete that single paragraph outline.

Off you go.

Okay, great stuff, everyone.

So you now have a completed single paragraph outline.

So what I would like you to do is to write up your paragraph using the success criteria below.

So we've looked at Izzy's other paragraphs so we know what good looks like.

So now this third paragraph is all about that.

So you need to make sure you use well-selected quotations, some for analysis and some to support the argument, that you use quotations and examples from across the place.

So really challenge yourself to find those quotations from the beginning, middle, and end.

That you analyse language choices and structure, always linking back to the writer's intention and the context supports the argument, so it is woven through the response.

Okay, so are we ready to do this? I know you've got this.

You can do this.

We've done all the hard work, we've just got to write it up now.

So don't forget to use your plans.

Okay, so when you are ready, pause the video and get writing your paragraph.

Well done, everyone.

See? That wasn't as bad as you thought, was it? So I think using that model response really helped you to understand what we are aiming for, and then you have those wonderful plans to complete the paragraph.

So well done.

So what I would like you to do now is just spend a few moments self-assessing your paragraph.

This is a really important step, okay? Just to check that you have done everything you need to.

So use these questions.

Do all your quotations support your topic sentence? Have you used quotations and examples from across the whole play? Have you analysed your main quotations with a focus on dramatic methods? Are your supporting quotations embedded into your sentences? Do you always link back to the writer's intentions? So make sure you've used Presley's name.

And then finally, have you used context to support your argument? So pause the video to give yourself time to do this.

Remember, it is really important that you look back through your work and you use these questions to self-assess, okay? Pause the video and off you go.

Excellent work, everyone.

I really appreciate the effort that you have put in today.

I completely understand that working on essays can be quite tricky and feel like quite hard work, but you've done really well and hopefully you can see the benefit in looking at a good essay and how you can implement that in your own writing.

So we know that a successful essay will have a clear overarching argument, that select main quotations and supporting quotations to support your overarching argument.

Main quotations should be analysed.

Supporting quotations don't need to be analysed.

So again, thank you so much for your hard work.

I've really enjoyed the lesson today.

So let's do it again soon.

Yes? Great.

I will see you then.

Goodbye.