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An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley
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Links in a chain (27/04/2009)
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A great idea! Students fill in the Birlings' actions and motives to work out how all the events in the play fit together. Best blown up to A3. Includes a teacher's crib sheet on page 2.
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Responsibility (10/10/2008)
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Focusing on two key extracts from the play, pupils must consider the theme of responsibility and Priestley's message to his audience. The activities provide a framework for extended writing on this topic.
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Write Eva Smith's diary (26/09/2008)
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Encourages students to focus closely on Eva's experiences in Act One and Two of the play.
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Tension graph (31/08/2007)
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A DIY graph to help students to analyse the build up of tension throughout the play.
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Getting to know the play: crossword and wordsearch (09/01/2006)
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Two versions of a crossword (answer the clues or write your own) and a wordsearch, both with answers.
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Describing character (25/11/2005)
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Group task to explore each of the main characters.
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Quiz on BBC's Texts in Context: An Inspector Calls (28/10/2005)
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Useful for focusing students' attention when watching the video.
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Three speaking and listening assignments (28/10/2005)
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The strike, Sheila's shopping trip and Gerald's Gentlemen's Dinner.
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A picture strip exercise (24/10/2005)
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A variety of revision activities within one overall task.
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Getting to know the characters (21/10/2005)
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Discussing characters in An Inspector Calls.
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Quiz on Act Three - teacher copy (17/10/2005)
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Teachers' answers to the quiz.
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A short quiz on Act Three (17/10/2005)
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A quiz that tests students' knowledge but also their understanding and insight. Teachers' copy available.
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Arthur Birling PEE technique OHT or worksheet (17/10/2005)
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Using the PEE technique to discuss character.
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Be a witness at Eva Smith's inquest (16/12/2004)KS4 Ed

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Speaking and listening assessment. Click here for the speaking and listening trail.
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Pre-teaching - a modern version (11/06/2003)
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The story in brief (2) - who is to blame?
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Essay guide: dramatic devices in Act 1 (11/06/2003)
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Question and answer teacher sheet (01/10/2001)
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Characters (01/10/2001)
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Create character studies using sub headings.
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Inspector Goole diagram (01/10/2001)
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Showing some aspects of the Inspector's character and role in the play.
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Word Wall (01/09/2001)
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Quiz! (01/09/2001)
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Speaking & Listening: Chat show - who is to blame? (01/09/2001)Tweakit

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Speaking & Listening: The committee meeting (01/09/2001)
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A list of essential essay questions (01/09/2001)
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A set of 15 questions covering individual acts and the play as a whole.
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Quote grid (01/09/2001)
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Collect examples of the Birlings' defensive comments and the Inspector's moralistic comments
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Quote quest: Who said it? When? Why? (01/09/2001)
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Act 2 activities (01/09/2001)
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Summary and essay style questions
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Act 1 activities (01/09/2001)
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Summary and essay style questions
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Pre-teaching (01/09/2001)
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The story in brief - who is to blame?
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