showing little respect or consideration for others' ideas or feelings

believing you are morally better than others and often judging them

focused on personal independence and self-interest rather than group needs

when ideas in a paragraph or text flow smoothly and are logically connected

Writing analytically about Priestley's presentation of the older generation

English

In 'Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', pupils develop a clear understanding of the plot, main characters and themes of the novella. In the second exploration unit, 'Animal Farm: Barriers to Leadership', pupils undertake more nuanced analysis of the pigs grasp for power.

In 'Lord of the Flies', pupils explore how power corrupts and destroys communities. 'In Animal Farm: The Pigs and Power', pupils focus on how power corrupts the pigs, leading to the downfall of their utopian dream.

In this unit, pupils start their exploration of the characters, themes and ideas in 'An Inspector Calls'. They first look at the key context behind the play, before exploring each of the main characters and themes. They finally plan and write an essay about the role of responsibility in the play.

Modern text: first study

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

analysis of methods and includes quotations

summarises the main focus of the paragraph

Match the elements of a single paragraph outline with their definitions.

In Act 2 of 'An Inspector Calls', Mrs. Birling says that the father of Eva Smith's baby should be dealt with...

Which word beginning with 'i' can be described as: 'focused on personal independence and self-interest rather than group needs.'?

Is the answer true or false? You will include more than one thesis statement in an essay.

They represent the complacency and selfishness of the upper class.

They are deeply concerned about the welfare of the working class.

They are the only characters who take responsibility for their actions.

In 'An Inspector Calls', what does Priestley want the audience to understand about the older generation through Mr. and Mrs. Birling?

In 'An Inspector Calls', Mrs. Birling admits she was {{}} towards Eva's case.

A sentence that shows the overarching argument of your essay.

A sentence that explains the main focus of your paragraph.

A sentence that summarises and concludes your paragraph.

Which of the following is the definition of a topic sentence?

It shows the overarching argument of your essay.

It summarises and concludes your paragraph.

Which of the following is the definition of a thesis statement?

Mr. Birling dismisses social responsibility as "nonsense".

Mr. Birling boasts about his influence and claims the Titanic is "unsinkable".

Sheila pleads with her mother not to build a "wall".

Mrs. Birling refuses to help Eva Smith at the charity, blaming the girl.

Mrs. Birling accuses the father of Eva’s child, refusing to acknowledge Eric.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Birling remain unrepentant, emphasising their social status.

Starting with the first, put the plot points from 'An Inspector Calls' in chronological order. They all refer to Mr. and Mrs. Birling.

In Act 1 of 'An Inspector Calls', which words does Mr. Birling use to describe the idea of social responsibility and those that advocate for it?

He should take full responsibility and be punished.

He was misled by Eva and should not be blamed.

Mrs. Birling does not care who the father is.

In 'An Inspector Calls', which of the following does Mrs. Birling suggest about the father of Eva’s child?

They both feel a strong duty to help the working class.

They both take responsibility for their actions.

They both prioritise their reputation over morality.

They both change their views by the end of the play.

In 'An Inspector Calls', what is a key similarity in Mr. and Mrs. Birling’s attitudes towards social responsibility?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Writing analytically about Priestley's presentation of the older generation

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.