subtle differences and complexities in ideas or arguments that add depth and sophistication to analysis

the way something is understood or explained

principles concerning right and wrong behavior

a particular attitude or viewpoint towards something

to state or declare something confidently and forcefully

Developing nuanced analysis of  'An Inspector Calls'

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 this unit, pupils explore how Priestly presents the Inspector and crime and punishment in 'An Inspector Calls'. They first look at different ways of interpreting the Inspector, before then thinking about what messages about crime and punishment Priestly is communicating.

Modern text: second deep dive

law and courts, the Inspector as part of the police force

Match the different types of justice presented in 'An Inspector Calls' to the correct description.

explore why language choices are significant

A sophisticated analytical paragraph will:

A straightforward, simple idea or concept.

A subtle difference or variation in meaning.

Is this statement true or false? The Inspector only enforces legal justice.

It symbolises the family’s need to sacrifice something for justice.

It suggests that justice is too harsh and punitive.

It represents the Inspector’s personal desire for revenge

It evokes the imagery of violence and divine retribution.

Which of the following best describes the Inspector’s warning about “blood” in 'An Inspector Calls'?

A sentence that shows the overarching argument of your essay.

A sentence that explains the main focus of your paragraph.

A sentence that summarises and concludes your paragraph.

Which of the following is the definition of a topic sentence?

Perhaps he hoped his audience might recognise the need for change.

Arguably, Priestley’s industrial upbringing exposed him to class inequalities.

This may reflect Priestley’s hope for a more just society.

Which of the following sentences does **not** use tentative language?

include main quotations and supporting quotations

make clear the paragraph is coming to an end

When writing about 'An Inspector Calls', your main body paragraphs will include concluding sentences. What should a good concluding sentence do?

Only include one quotation, but analyse each word in the quotation in depth.

Best practice is to include multiple quotations from across a text.

Include three quotations: choose from the beginning, middle and end of a text.

Using one quotation is fine, as long as it is embedded.

Linking quotations together is a way to build a compelling argument.

A pupil said, "Only ever include one quotation per analytical paragraph." How would you correct them?

Is this statement true or false? In 'An Inspector Calls' the Inspector uses the word "hell' in his final speech.

He represents an authoritative figure who enforces punishment without question.

He is a neutral observer who presents facts without moral judgment.

He serves as a moral voice for social responsibility and collective justice.

He acts as judge, deciding the fate of the Birling family for their wrongdoing.

Which of the following best describes the Inspector’s role as a figure of justice in 'An Inspector Calls'?

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