GCSE Literature: An Inspector Calls | Socratic Discussion Activities

Socratic discussion on Act 3 of An Inspector Calls, with teaching notes for inner and outer circles, nine discussion questions on Eric, Eva, blame and family, and five observation sheets for listeners.
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

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This worksheet pairs with An Inspector Calls.

Students will engage in multiple activities to support a Socratic discussion.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Discuss blame, responsibility and family dynamics in Act 3 using the text

  • Observe and record how a group discussion develops

Teaching tips

  • Clear the desks and set two circles of chairs: an inner circle of six to eight speakers and an outer circle of observers, perhaps with an empty seat or two inside for anyone who wants to join in.

Skills covered

  • Discussion — sustaining a student-led conversation about Act 3

  • Active listening — tallying and recording peers' contributions on an observation sheet

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Is the Bloom's Taxonomy resource mentioned in the setup notes included?

The setup notes refer to a separate Bloom's Taxonomy resource; this file holds the seminar notes, questions and observation sheets.

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Core concepts

  • Socratic discussion

  • Responsibility

  • Family dynamics

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