the purpose or aim behind someone’s actions or words; what they plan or hope to achieve

a confident statement or claim about something

'An Inspector Calls': understanding context and Priestley’s influences

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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.

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.

Modern text: first study

treating someone unfairly or differently because of characteristics like gender, age, class and ethnicity

to take advantage of someone or something unfairly, often for personal gain

to have an unfair opinion or feeling about someone based on characteristics like gender, age, class and ethnicity

something that applies to everyone or is true in all situations or places

something that is always relevant or important, no matter the time period

'An Inspector Calls': understanding and exploring key themes

instructions in a play that describe how to move, speak, or behave, and the setting, lighting, and sound to help convey the atmosphere and tone

how a character's traits and personality are revealed through their actions, dialogue, and interactions

portray characters realistically, focusing on natural dialogue, movements, and emotions to reflect real life

exaggerate gestures, expressions, and speech to create a more dramatic and impactful effect

'An Inspector Calls': the importance of setting and stage directions

the excitement or nervousness an audience feels while waiting to see what will happen next in the play

the feeling of unease or stress an audience feels at moments of conflict or uncertainty

where a story or text ends suddenly with ,no explanation it often leaves an audience in suspense

something that is unclear or has more than one possible meaning; open to interpretation

going in circles or returning to the same point over and over again

'An Inspector Calls': exploring Priestley's use of structure

suggesting that something bad or threatening is going to happen

having a large, impressive, or intimidating appearance

different from what is usual or traditional

'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of the Inspector

a situation where the audience knows something that the characters do not

a speech by one character, usually expressing thoughts or feelings, often delivered alone or to an audience within a play

thinking you are better or more important than others, often in a way that is overconfident or dismissive

cheerful, friendly, and full of good humor

'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Mr. Birling

a widely held but oversimplified belief or idea about a particular group of people or things

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

related to principles of right and wrong behavior

acting in a way that shows you think you are better or more important than others

'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Mrs. Birling

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

showing little respect or consideration for others' ideas or feelings

believing you are morally better than others and often judging them

focused on personal independence and self-interest rather than group needs

when ideas in a paragraph or text flow smoothly and are logically connected

Writing analytically about Priestley's presentation of the older generation

related to written works, especially those with artistic or intellectual value

a political ideology that believes in equality and shared ownership of resources and production

background information that helps readers understand a text

a broad statement or idea that applies to a group of people or things, often based on limited evidence

Using context effectively in writing about 'An Inspector Calls'

confidently expressing your opinions or needs in a clear and respectful way

being forgiving or more merciful, showing less strictness or severity in judgement or punishment

not able to be trusted or depended on, often due to inconsistency or inaccuracy

a story or account of events, real or imagined, told in a specific order

hesitant, or not fully decided, often used to suggest a possibility rather than a definite conclusion

'An Inspector Calls': exploring the character of Eric

to hint or suggest something that will happen later in a story

something that is only concerned with, or looks at, the outward appearance, not deep or meaningful

the reason or intention behind a person's actions or behavior

a character who contrasts with another character

words used to show how two things are similar or different

'An Inspector Calls': exploring class and power through Gerald and Eva

in the context of using quotations in a essay, means selecting and using quotes carefully and wisely to effectively support your analysis or argument

to express or show something clearly in a small or concise way

taking advantage of someone or something unfairly, often for personal gain or profit

'An Inspector Calls': exploring class and power in a model essay

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

a piece of writing that explains and develops your own argument

the tools a playwright uses to create drama. Examples are setting, stage directions, dialogue and language choices

to make and add notes or short explanations to texts or images

an idea that is explored in a text in a number of different ways to fully explore the complexity

'An Inspector Calls' : annotating essay questions and writing a thesis statement

an idea that is explored multiple times in a text

a text that remains relevant no matter the time period

an adjective used to describe a text which, regardless of time period or circumstance, audiences can relate to

Writing introductions and conclusions for an 'An Inspector Calls' essay

the tools a playwright uses to create drama. Examples are: setting, stage directions, dialogue and language choices

Modern text: first study

An Inspector Calls: power and responsibility

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