the first sentence of a paragraph, which states the paragraph’s main idea

the overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text

the circumstances, background, or setting in which a story or text is written or read

to incorporate evidence, like quotes or context, into your sentences without disrupting the flow of writing

selecting and using quotes carefully and wisely to effectively support your analysis or argument

Using quotations and context effectively in an 'An Inspector Calls' essay

English

In 'Animal Farm: Barriers to Leadership', pupils evaluate the different types of leadership styles presented in the novella. In 'Animal Farm: Lies and Deception', pupils explore how key images, such as food and the windmill, are used a symbols of the lies and deceit of the pigs.

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 this unit, pupils learn about how Priestly questions societal expectations of gender and class in 'An Inspector Calls'. They look at three female characters, Sheila, Mrs Birling and Eva, and also explore how masculinity is presented. They finally plan and write an essay on the topic.

Modern text: first deep dive

to identify the circumstances, background, or setting in which a text is written

incorporate evidence, like quotes, into sentences without disrupting the writing

select and use quotes carefully and wisely to effectively support an essay

Which definition best describes the word judiciously?

topic sentences and concluding sentences are focused on argument

always linking back to writer’s intention

Which elements below contribute to a successful essay? 

states the paragraph’s main idea and links to overarching argument

support your topic sentence and require analysis

support your topic sentence but don’t need analysis

the final sentence of a paragraph which links to your topic sentence

Match the different elements of an essay to their definition. 

They should be analysed in detail with reference to methods.

They don’t need to support your topic sentence.

They don’t need to be analysed for methods.

Which statements are true of supporting quotations?

Complete the sentence: when writing an essay you should always aim to link back to the writer's {{}}

ensure it's embeded throughout your answer.

make sure it goes at the end of your paragraph.

When using context in an essay you should ...

overarching argument supported by whole text

first sentence of a paragraph, stating its main idea

the tools a playwright uses to create drama e.g. dialogue

the final sentence of a paragraph, focusing on the writer's intention

Match the essay terms to their definitions.

dialogue and interactions between characters

J.B. Priestley is a playwright. When analysing his play 'An Inspector Calls', you will explore his dramatic methods. Which of the following are **not** dramatic methods?

They explain the focus of an individual paragraph.

They should list the dramatic devices you will explore.

When writing an essay on 'An Inspector Calls', you will include topic sentences. What is true of topic sentences?

selecting your main quotations and your supporting quotations for each paragraph

Before writing an essay on 'An Inspector Calls', you should create a plan. What is part of the planning process?

When writing an essay on 'An Inspector Calls', your quotations should ...

They need to support your topic sentence.

They should  be linked to the writer's intention.

Which statements about main quotations are false?

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

Using quotations and context effectively in an 'An Inspector Calls' essay

Lesson outcome

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