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It was not until I had finished typing up this document that I realised it had become quite so involved and, as a result, I run the risk of losing the interest of the reader before I have even begun. However, I trust I will be forgiven this failing for I feel that despite its length there is much in it that is of interest, even importance. Certainly, I have found that by putting all my thoughts and experiences down on paper 1 have a far more structured view of what KS4 English and English literature are all about and I can now prepare a topic or piece of literature with more confidence than I would ever have thought possible.The writing of this was undertaken at various points in the six weeks it took to complete the unit and therefore it might well appear a little disjointed. I have not spent a great deal of time on its presentation, nor is the quality of the typing anything other than acceptable. However, the strength of the document lies in its common-sense approach. Within these pages lie the answers to a number of questions which many colleagues have asked in relation to the teaching of KS4. The purpose of this document is to show how the play 'An Inspector Calls' by JB Priestley can be studied as part of a combined GCSE
The choice of characters is fairly clear cut, either Mr or Mrs Birling and Sheila or Eric. The comparison of two differing age groups is important as this is at the heart of the play, the comparison of a male and female character is less obvious but equally important. strongly believes that 'a man has to make his own way'. When he learns of all this he exclaims 'You damned fool - why didn't you come to me when you found yourself in this mess?'Eric's reply indicates that Mr Birling was never close to his son 'Because you're not the kind of chap a man could turn to when he's in trouble'. Presumably, Eva would use words and phrases which she would not use in a more formal setting. Hopefully, on completion of the unit with my group I will have covered a significant percentage of the syllabus. Equally you might be asked to write about a 'sympathetic' character, a 'young' character and so on. Having then marked the answers, I will return the papers and go through with the group any problems that were evident. Although the Inspector might be a hoax, the family have still behaved in an entirely unsuitable mannershe learns of her responsibilities to others less fortunate than herself (the idea of the community) and is sensitive. Indeed, there are a number of possible explanations, most revolving around exactly who the Inspector is and what, if anything, he stands for. For instance, let's suppose that I have provided my group with the opportunity to answer questions related to character on Macbeth, Lennie Small and George Milton, Napoleon (from 'Animal Farm') and Mr Birling and the Inspector. However, I tend not to spend a great deal of time on background information, preferring to get straight into the reading. Possibilities or oral assessment include a group presentation of one of the key scenes, a prepared reading, a Jonathan Ross interview with either Priestley or characters from the play, a discussion of who is most to blame and so on. SEG appear particularly keen on comparative studies of characters so the most appropriate title would be something along the lines of:Compare and contrast two characters from the play 'An Inspector Calls' by JB Priestley. Having therefore mentioned a little background information about Priestley and the setting of the play itself, the group will read the play out aloud in class.
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