1. A-A*
A variety of insightful interpretations of text and question with imaginative analysis of quotes
Close analysis of quotations and specific events in the play to support ideas
Evaluation of the writers uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers/audience
Convincing/imaginative interpretation of themes and writer’s ideas
B-A
Alternative interpretations of text and question with analysis of quotations as evidence
Analytical use of quotations and examples in play to support ideas
Analysis of writer‟s uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers/audience
Alternative interpretations of themes and writer’s ideas.
C-B
Detailed understanding of text and question with quotations as evidence.
Ideas linked to specific examples in the play.
Appreciation/consideration of writers uses of language and/or form and/or structure and effect on readers/audience
Thoughtful interpretations of themes and writer’s ideas.

2. Language and structure
17 September, 2018
Mock Exam Skills
LO: Can I explore how to write an effective essay?
Key Essay C grade Ingredients
Explain the writer’s ideas and message using quotes
Use quotations to back up all your different points about Priestley's message
Use PEE to analyse language and structure
Explain which themes appear in the play using examples.
Starter: Create a flashcard detailing the essay ingredients.
Can you explain what each of them mean?
Message
Quotations
Language and structure
Themes

3. Language and structure
How to Plan an Essay
Create a variety of points which answer the question in different ways and explain Priestley’s message
Message
Find 1-2 quotations which you can use to back up your points.
Quotations
Analyse the language/structure in each quotation in detail
Language and structure
Conclude by saying what the key themes are in the play (with PEEs) and why Priestley wrote it.
Themes

4. Create a series of different points which answer the question.
What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls? How and why does Priestley present him?
Create a variety of points which answer the question in different ways and explain Priestley’s message
Message
Create a series of different points which answer the question.

5. What is the role of the Inspector?
Priestly’s role is to be the perfect socialist; he rejects upper class obsessions with wealth and status and cares for the vulnerable. A
Which is the most effective point? B
The Inspector’s role is to be smug and annoying.
It is better not to view the Inspector as a character with a personality but instead as a mouth piece for Priestley’s views. C D
The Inspector is a police officer

6. Now find quotations to back up your points.
What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls? How and why does Priestley present him?
Find 1-2 quotations which you can use to back up your points.
Quotations
Now find quotations to back up your points.

7. What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls
What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls? How and why does Priestley present him?
The Inspector’s role is to be the perfect socialist; he rejects upper class obsessions with wealth and status and cares for the vulnerable. Prietley presents him as moral and caring to educate the Birlings about the poor.
Message
For example, the Inspector tells the Birlings, “But just remember this. One Eva Smith has gone- but there are millions and millions and millions…still left with us with their lives, their hopes, their suffering...all intertwined with our lives”
Quotations

8. Language and structure
What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls? How and why does Priestley present him?
Analyse the language/structure in each quotation in detail
Language and structure
Structure
Explore where your quote appears in the play- beginning/middle/end- why is this important
Can you spot foreshadowing/dramatic irony/repetition? What’s their effect Link back to the question.
Language
Explore connotations of keywords and link back to the question
Can you spot similes/metaphors/religious imagery? Explore their effect with a link back to the question.

9. Language and structure
What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls? How and why does Priestley present him?
The Inspector’s role is to be the perfect socialist; he rejects upper class obsessions with wealth and status and cares for the vulnerable. Prietley presents him as moral and caring to get his message across that we should care for the poor.
Message
For example, the Inspector tells the Birlings, “But just remember this. One Eva Smith has gone- but there are millions and millions and millions…still left with us with their lives, their hopes, their suffering...all intertwined with our lives”
Quotations
Here the Inspector uses the word ‘intertwined’ to demonstrate his views on social responsibility and explain that the rich cannot separate themselves from the poor. He also uses repetition of ‘millions’ which is effective in emphasising the sheer quantity of ‘suffering’ people like Eva and demonstrate his genuine concern for the vulnerable. This presents him as a caring socialist who rejects capitalist ideals of wealth and status. He is like a mouthpiece for Priestely’s ideas and views.
Language and structure

10. What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls
What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls? How and why does Priestley present him?
Conclude by saying what the key themes are in the play (with PEEs) and why Priestley wrote it.
Themes
Decide on the most important theme and message in the play and write a final PEE exploring it.

11. What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls
What is the role of the Inspector in An Inspector calls? How and why does Priestley present him?
Themes
Overall, the Inspector’s main role in the play is to raise the theme of social responsibility. Priestley uses him to teach audiences about the importance of caring for everyone in society.

12. Essay Plan
To an extent, Priestly presents the Inspector as the perfect socialist; he rejects upper class obsessions with wealth and status and cares for the vulnerable.
‘But just remember this. One Eva Smith has gone- but there are millions and millions and millions…still left with us with their lives, their hopes, their suffering..all intertwined with our lives’
Here the Inspector uses the term ‘intertwined’ to demonstrate his views on social responsibility and explain that the rich cannot separate themselves from the poor. He also uses repetition of ‘millions’ which is effective in emphasising the sheer quantity of ‘suffering’ people like Eva and demonstrate his genuine concern for the vulnerable. This presents him as a caring socialist who rejects capitalist ideals of wealth and status.
However we could also say that…Bold statement
Quotation to back up statement
Detailed analysis of language/structure in quotation

13. Bold Statement in answer to question
Quotation to back up statement
Detailed analysis of language/structure in quotation
Bold Statement in answer to question
Quotation to back up statement
Detailed analysis of language/structure in quotation

14. Conclude by saying what key themes are in the play
Use quotation to back this up
Explain what it reveals about Priestley's motives for writing the play.