causing a significant change or improvement in someone or something

gaining knowledge, understanding, or awareness, especially about important issues or truths

the belief or attitude that things will turn out well, looking at the positive side of situations

the accepted rules, behaviors, and values that are considered normal or typical in a society or group

relating to principles of right and wrong behavior, or what is considered good or bad in society

'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Sheila

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.

Modern text: first study

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Which of the following do **not** share etymological roots with the name 'Sheila'?

Is the answer true or false? In Act 2 of 'An Inspector Calls', Sheila says she "respects" Gerald.

Which word beginning with 'e' can be described as: 'gaining knowledge, understanding, or awareness, especially about important issues or truths.'?

In 'An Inspector Calls', Priestley uses emotive language to emphasise the emotional impact the Inspector has on Sheila. Which words can be found in the stage directions to describe Sheila?

In 'An Inspector Calls', the Inspector says that young ones are more...

Sheila’s change is personal, with no broader societal impact.

 Sheila’s growth shows how individual change can inspire social responsibility.

Sheila rejects the Inspector’s views, showing no faith in social change.

 Sheila’s transformation highlights the older generation’s stubbornness.

How does Sheila's transformation throughout 'An Inspector Calls' reflect Priestley's views on social responsibility?

Which of these answers are true? In 'An Inspector Calls', Sheila is...

In 'An Inspector Calls', what is the name of the department store where Eva Smith worked?

Sheila is engaged to Gerald Croft at the start of the play.

Sheila is upset when the Inspector arrives and starts questioning the family.

Sheila reveals her role in getting Eva Smith fired from the department store.

Sheila learns of Gerald's affair with Eva Smith and feels betrayed.

Sheila takes responsibility for her actions and questions her parents.

Sheila becomes more self-aware, symbolising hope for generational change.

Starting with the first, put the plot points from 'An Inspector Calls' in chronological order. They are all focused on the character of Sheila.

In 'An Inspector Calls', which words are used to describe Sheila in the stage directions of Act 1?

In 'An Inspector Calls', Sheila begs her mother not to put up a "wall" between them and the Inspector. What technique is Priestley using here?

Is the answer true or false? At the end of 'An Inspector Calls', Sheila is relieved that they can all going back to living their usual lives.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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

'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Sheila

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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