Lesson plan	Lesson plan
What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Literature
What topic	An Inspector Calls
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
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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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.