Mastering Revision: An Inspector Calls

Mastering Revision: An Inspector Calls

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use effective revision techniques to deepen your understanding of An Inspector Calls.

What do you already know about the characters in An Inspector Calls?

Understanding the Play

An Inspector Calls is a play by J.B. Priestley, set in 1912 and centered around the mysterious suicide of a young woman.

Character Analysis

The characters in the play, including the Birling family and Inspector Goole, play significant roles in the development of the plot.

Plot Summary

The plot revolves around the investigation of the suicide of Eva Smith, where each character's involvement is revealed through the Inspector's questioning.

Themes and Symbolism

Key themes such as social responsibility, class divisions, and the consequences of actions are prominent in the play, along with symbolic elements.

Revision Techniques

Effective revision involves using methods like summarizing key points, creating mind maps, and practicing active recall.

Practice Questions

Answering practice questions and discussing them with peers can help reinforce understanding and identify areas for improvement.

Interactive Discussion

Engage in a group discussion to share insights, interpretations, and questions about the play, encouraging critical thinking and analysis.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.