An Inspector Calls - Eric Birling - teaching resource

An Inspector Calls – Eric Birling

(24-slide PowerPoint with 4 worksheets)

This comprehensive GCSE English Literature teaching resource focuses on the character of Eric Birling in J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Designed to support students studying the AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas and WJEC specifications, the resource explores Eric’s role, development, and significance in the play while helping learners prepare for exam-style essay writing.

Through a 24-slide editable PowerPoint and four accompanying worksheets, students will:

• Analyse first impressions of Eric using opening stage directions and early dialogue

• Create a detailed Eric Birling character profile

• Explore Eric’s character development, examining how and why he changes throughout the play

• Study key quotes that reveal Eric’s personality, relationships, and changing attitudes

• Answer comprehension questions on character, theme, and Priestley’s purpose (with model answers provided)

• Develop exam writing skills through a structured essay activity, including a detailed plan and model response

Perfect for classroom teaching, revision, homework, or intervention, this resource contains everything needed to teach Eric Birling’s character in depth and support GCSE exam success.

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