An Inspector Calls - Arthur Birling - teaching resource

An Inspector Calls - Arthur Birling 

GCSE English Literature – Post 1914 Drama 'An Inspector Calls'

This resource teaches learners about the character of Arthur Birling in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils, it explores the character in depth and explains how to write an essay in exam conditions. It is made up of a 20-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and an accompanying worksheet.

The resource contains the following:

Exploring first impressions of Birling using the play’s opening stage directions and early dialogue.

Creating an Arthur Birling character profile.

Studying key quotes that reveal Birling’s character traits and his role in An Inspector Calls.

Comprehension questions to assess understanding, with example answers provided.

Exam essay writing activity with example essay included.

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