An Inspector Calls - The Role of the Inspector
Lesson duration is: 45 minIntroduction
Items in this lesson
Welcome to this interactive lesson on J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls.
The learning objectives page.
Is it more important to obey the law or follow your conscience?
Obey the Law
Follow Your Conscience
Depends on the Situation
This poll makes a great starter and should generate some interesting discussion.
Can you think of an example from real life?
This open question develops the miind map from the last slide.
Inspector Goole character profile.
How is he a mysterious, authoritative presence?
Evidence for him being a real police officer
Evidence for him NOT being a real police officer
Evidence for the Inspector being Priestley's voice in the play
How does Inspector Goole demand responsibility and reflection?
INvestigating Inspector Goole
Word cloud with categories. Note the top right box is actually split into two, with the NOT box on the right.
A drag and drop activity.
Why does Priestley choose to have the Inspector arrive immediately after his 'every man for himself' speech?
This open question should generate some interesting discussion!
There are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths? Repetition -why? Who is Eva meant to represent? How does this line link to Priestley's eider message?
This open question is designed to encourage PEEL answers in preparation for extended writing.
In the Inspector a real person, or something more symbolic?
This open question should generate some interesting discussion too!
This mind map can work as the first exit ticket or use it as a full activity.
Ask anything you are unsure about from this lesson?
Ask anything you are unsure about from this lesson
An exit ticket and an opportunity to check understanding either in or outside the lesson.
How confident do you feel writing about Inspector Goole as a character?
Use this poll to help pinpoint learners who may be less confident and help you plan for your next lesson.