An Inspector Calls – Full 12-Lesson Scheme of Work with PowerPoints

This complete GCSE English Literature scheme of work covers An Inspector Calls in 12 fully resourced lessons, designed for approximately 50-60-minute teaching sessions and a SOW to support.

Each downloadable PowerPoint follows a consistent, engaging structure to maximise learning and save you planning time:

Title Slide – with auto-updating date for ease of use
Silence Starter / Do It Now Task – quick recap or engagement activity to focus learners immediately
New Learning – clear, structured slides introducing key content, themes, and analysis
Application – activities for students to apply new knowledge through annotation, discussion, and extended writing
Exit Ticket / Recap – plenary task to consolidate learning and check understanding
Coverage across 12 lessons includes:
Context: Priestley, post-war Britain, and key themes
1)Act 1 – Introduction and Mr Birling
2) Sheila’s development and generational conflict
3) Gerald’s role and responsibility
4) Inspector Goole as a moral voice
5) Eva Smith/Daisy Renton – the absent but central character
6) Mrs Birling – class, hypocrisy, and irony
7) Eric – irresponsibility and potential for change
8) The Inspector’s final speech
9) The twist – Was the Inspector real?
10) Themes and motifs across the play
11 &12) Revision and essay practice

Why this resource?
Ready-to-teach
Consistent lesson format for routine and clarity
Focus on GCSE exam requirements (character, theme, context, and Priestley’s purpose)
Activities suitable for all groups
Saves hours of planning

Perfect for English departments or individual teachers delivering An Inspector Calls at GCSE level.