Ten Ways To Revise 'An Inspector Calls'...

1. Make sure that you know the plot... 

Re-read the whole play, or if you're a bit short of time watch this excellent summary of the plot on BBC Bite Size:

2. Make sure that you understand the context of the play; this is important to any question that may be asked...

Portchester School has an excellent YouTube clip to help you with this:

3. Understand the character of Mr Birling and Priestly's use of dramatic irony...

'Titanic...unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable' - Mr Birling

#Helpmemrdavies has a great lesson on YouTube which explains this really well and in an entertaining way:
Link To Video Clip - Birling's Toast 

4. Learn key quotes...

Write down key quotes for every character and theme - learn them to save time in the exam.

Watch this video for really useful tips on how to achieve top-band marks:

5. Revise the characters...

Click on the picture to watch a YouTube tutorial:

6.Revise the themes of the play...

Blast through them all in the blink of an eye- with these short pod-casts:

7. Look at past papers and mark schemes...

Practise answering the question in the time allowed. Click on the picture to go to the AQA web page...

8. Search for revision resources online...

A good example can be found at http://www.langley-sec.solihull.sch.uk/ - Click on the picture to find the resource:

9. Purchase a revision guide...

Follow the link in the picture to Amazon.

Watch the film again and make notes on how drama is created at various points in the plot...

Any questions or tips of your own? Add comments below...