How to Write Introductions and Conclusions for An Inspector Calls
Your introduction sets the trajectory for your entire essay, while your conclusion leaves the examiner with their final impression of your analytical depth. Too often, students treat these paragraphs as mere admin - either repeating the prompt or summarising points already made. In reality, a sharp, conceptual introduction and a reflective conclusion are vital tools for securing top-band marks across all exam boards and coursework syllabuses.
In this video, I share model introductions and conclusions to demonstrate exactly how to open and close your essays with authority. We’ll look at the true purpose behind these framing paragraphs, moving away from formulaic openings toward thesis-driven intros that immediately signal high-level insight. I’ll also break down how to craft conclusions that synthesize your argument and offer a final, perceptive judgment on Priestley’s overarching message.
Timestamp
0:00 What is the point of an introduction?
1:15 Model Introduction #1
5:11 Model Introduction #2
8:27 What is the point of a conclusion?
9:58 Model Conclusion #1
13:17 Model Conclusion #2
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There are also resources to help you in the Study Materials section:
An Inspector Calls Vocabulary Bank
The words in this vocabulary bank will help you to develop a more sophisticated and high level understanding of the key ideas and concepts in 'An Inspector Calls'.
As well as providing a range of words, their definitions and an example sentence, this book also suggests a number of activities that you can use to revise and put the vocabulary into practice.
Bonus - it's completely free!
An Inspector Calls AQA GCSE Model Answers (Coming soon!)
This resource will have model answers for multiple years of AQA past papers, giving you the ability to see what high grade essays look like for a range of essay questions.
An Inspector Calls Edexcel IGCSE Model Answers (Coming soon!)
This resource will have model answers for multiple years of Edexcel past papers, giving you the ability to see what high grade essays look like for a range of essay questions.
An Inspector Calls Flipped Learning (Coming soon!)
This resource is designed for teachers and students: it is a workbook designed to be completed alongside all of my An Inspector Calls videos. It is essentially a structured way for you to take notes and ensure that you are squeezing every ounce of advice my videos have to offer.
I fully intend to add more videos and study materials on this play. If there's something in particular you're looking for, then register and get in touch to let me know what would help you.
