Year 10 - English
'An Inspector Calls': exploring class and power in a model essay
An Inspector Calls: power and responsibility
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use model responses to refine your own writing about 'An Inspector Calls'.
Key Notes
- A successful essay will have a clear overarching argument.
- Select main quotations and supporting quotations to support your overarching argument.
- Main quotations should be analysed; supporting quotations don't need to be analysed.
Vocabulary To Learn
- judiciously: in the context of using quotations in a essay, means selecting and using quotes carefully and wisely to effectively support your analysis or argument
- societal: anything related to society
- encapsulates: to express or show something clearly in a small or concise way
- exploitation: taking advantage of someone or something unfairly, often for personal gain or profit
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All quotations in an essay require analysis.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A successful essay will have a clear overarching argument. Select main quotations and supporting quotations to support your overarching argument.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'judiciously'
in the context of using quotations in a essay, means selecting and using quotes carefully and wisely to effectively support your analysis or argument.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: All quotations in an essay require analysis. Correction: Some quotations are useful for supporting your argument but do not require detailed analysis. These should embedded directly into pupils' sentences.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'An Inspector Calls' : annotating essay questions and writing a thesis statement Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring class and power through Gerald and Eva Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring Priestley's use of structure Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Eric Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Mr. Birling Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Mrs. Birling Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Sheila Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of the Inspector Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': the importance of setting and stage directions Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': understanding and exploring key themes Study Guide
- 'An Inspector Calls': understanding context and Priestley's influences Study Guide
- Planning and writing an essay on 'An Inspector Calls' Study Guide
- Using context effectively in writing about 'An Inspector Calls' Study Guide
- Writing analytically about Priestley's presentation of the older generation Study Guide
- Writing introductions and conclusions for an 'An Inspector Calls' essay Study Guide
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