An Inspector Calls – PEE + LA Practice &

PreparationLO: To understand the format of the GCSE exam, and to prepare for

assessment

02/05/2023

What adjectives would you use to describe Arthur Birling?

Mr. Birling

GCSE – An Inspector Calls• 45 minutes on one question• 20 minutes writing about the extract• 25 minutes writing about the whole text (‘exploding the text’)• 35 + 5 marks (40 marks)

What is PEE+LA• Point – Answering the question in one or two sentences. It MUST refer

to WHAT the question is asking you. • Example - Find the most relevant quote from the text that SUPPORTS

what you have just said. Be precise, not more than a sentence, minimum a phrase.• Explanation - DO NOT explain the quote. Explain HOW the quote

supports your point. Expand on your ideas so that they are clear. • Language – Identify a feature of language AND the effect it has on the

reader• Analysis – How does this relate to the CONTEXT of the piece of writing?

PEE + LA ParagraphMr. Birling’s primary concern seems to be his business and financial interests. He calls himself a ‘hard-headed business man’ where the description suggests he is ruthless and will do anything in order to secure he is profitable. Likewise, he describes himself as a ‘head headed, practical man of business’ where the repetition seems to emphasise the manner in which his word is dominated by materialistic concerns. The use of the adjective ‘hard headed’ suggests he feels little anxiety for others, but rather thinks about financial gain over more emotional concerns. The writer’s intention may possibly be to show how the man of the family, Mr. Birling in this case, is someone who shows no sense of fragility or vulnerability. However, this absence of vulnerability suggests that his power is absolute, with his inflexibility and stubbornness early on possibly suggesting the demise of the Birlings.

Write about the character of Mr. Birling and how he is presented in this extract. (pg. 6 – 7)Look through these pages and possibly pick out three or four key quotes that you think you could write a lot on.

It must have a point, example, explanationThe quote should be embedded into the sentence It must have language terminology (noun, adjective, verb, adverb) It must have some context

Point Evidence Explanation Language Analysis

Checklist• Write down these four points – this is a guideline for EACH paragraph

It must have a point, example, explanation The quote should be embedded into the sentence It must have language terminology (noun, adjective, verb, adverb) It must have some context

PlenaryOn a post-it note, write down the quote you found most powerful when describing Mr. Birling and why.

Planners Out• Complete assessment on Mr. Birling• Due Monday 11th April