All My Sons

Subject: English Literature
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 14 - 16
Order Number: 5116

The All My Sons workbook is a resource designed for GCSE Literature students and consists of a variety of stimulating activities around Joe Keller's developing understanding of the idea if one cannot look beyond his personal, inner circle, he is condemned to an ignorant existence ended by a tragic moment of realisation.

Pre-reading:

• An overview of the play
• Background to the action with comprehension questions to develop a detailed understanding of Arthur Miller's intentions.

The Play:

• Worksheets on setting and direction
• Character mapping
• Comprehension questions to encourage in depth analysis of character, plot, dramatic devices and structure.
Post reading:
• Theme analysis
• A quote quest giving students the opportunity to analyse relevant quotations in detail.
• A detailed essay plan discussing relationships in the play.

The activities featured in this workbook will not only stimulate the interest of your pupils, but will facilitate a deeper understanding of relevant issues and encourage them to analyse the dramatic devices Miller used to make this both a challenging and satisfying play. This is a student and teacher friendly resource which guides pupils through the play, step by step, giving opportunity for work in all 3 national curriculum areas.