At the end of this ppt there are two help sheets for the homework for students of lower ability.

GCSE English Literature Unit 1 Modern Texts

An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley

LO: Can I explore how Priestley presents different viewpoints?

Make sure you pay close attention to the stage directions.

Key words:

SOCIAL AND MORAL RESPONSIBILITLY

Themes

Mind map what themes have you identified so far in the play?

Which of these themes relate to Gerald?

Geraldjot down five adjectives to describe Gerald’s personality.5 An Inspector Calls Gerald - YouTube

As you listen to what is said about me, write down the important

points about my character and role in the

play.

Why does Sheila want to stay to hear Gerald’s story?

Guilt ShameFeels responsible

‘She feels responsible. And if she leaves now, and doesn’t hear anymore, then she’ll feel entirely to blame, she’ll be alone with her responsibility, the rest of tonight, all tomorrow, all the next night….

[sternly to them]You see, we have to share something. If there’s nothing else, we’ll have to share our guilt.’

What does the inspector mean? How does it represent Priestley’s ideas?

Relationship Evidence

Happy and in love Just got engaged

Relationships – Sheila and GeraldBoth Gerald and Sheila are shocked by each other’s revelations. Use this table to examine how Sheila and Gerald’s relationship has changed since the beginning of the play.

Gerald and Sheila

Why does Sheila return the engagement ring?What does it suggest about Sheila?How has she changed? What has she understood about her behaviour?

How does this tie in with Priestley’s themes and ideas?

Homework - choose one of the following- write 1 page at least.

Gerald writes a letter of apology to Sheila to persuade her to take him back. What would he say? How would he win her back?

Sheila telephones a close friend to tell her that her engagement to Gerald is over. What would she say? How does she feel about Gerald now and what he did?

This piece of homework will be marked for its written content and literacy skills.

After Gerald’s confession Sheila telephones a close friend to share with her the night’s events.Consider:• How does she feel about her father’s role

in casting Eva/Daisy Renton into Gerald’s arms?

• How does she feel about her part in Eva’s death?

• Should she have forgiven Gerald?• Should she have ended the relationship?• Can you marry a man who has lied to

you?• How has she changed?[link to Priestley’s

ideas]

Gerald’s letter, consider………..

After Gerald’s confession Sheila telephones a close friend to share with her the night’s events.Consider:• How does she feel about her father’s role

in casting Eva/Daisy Renton into Gerald’s arms?

• How does she feel about her part in Eva’s death?

• Should she have forgiven Gerald?• Should she have ended the relationship?• Can you marry a man who has lied to

you?• How has she changed?[link to Priestley’s

ideas]

Sheila’s phone call, consider………..

How am I doing?Check your answer against the mark scheme