Grade Level: Year/Grade 10 (age of students is 14-16)
Academic Subject: Literature
Time Required: 30 Minutes
Objectives:
Students will be able to analyze the characters and themes in An Inspector Calls
Students will be able to identify the social and historical context of the play
Students will be able to interpret the language and literary techniques used in the text
Materials:
An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley
Whiteboard and markers
Procedure:
Introduction (5 minutes)
Begin by introducing the play An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley.
Ask students if anyone has heard of the play before and what they know about it.
Briefly discuss the social context of the play and the time period in which it was written.
Character Analysis (10 minutes)
Divide the class into small groups.
Assign each group one of the main characters in the play (Inspector Goole, Arthur Birling, Sybil Birling, Eric Birling, Sheila Birling, Gerald Croft).
Have each group brainstorm and discuss the character's personality traits, motivations, and actions in the play.
After a few minutes, bring the class back together and have each group share their findings.
Theme Analysis (10 minutes)
Write the following themes on the board: Social Class, Responsibility, Truth and Deceit, Gender Roles.
Discuss with students the importance of each theme in the play.
Have students choose one theme and discuss how it is portrayed in the play, giving examples from the text.
Literary Techniques (5 minutes)
Discuss with students some of the literary techniques used in the play, such as dramatic irony and symbolism.
Give examples from the text and ask students to identify the purpose of each literary technique.
Discuss how these techniques contribute to the overall meaning of the play.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the main points discussed.
Ask students if they have any questions or if there is anything they would like to add about the play.
Assessment:
Students will be assessed based on their participation in the group discussions and their ability to analyze the characters, themes, and literary techniques in the play.