GCSE Literature: An Inspector Calls | Socratic Discussion Activities

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This worksheet pairs with An Inspector Calls.
Students will engage in multiple activities to support a Socratic discussion.
In the classroom
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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