a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text

the setting or background that helps us to understand something better

the use of vivid and sensory language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating vivid mental pictures and enhancing the emotional impact of the song

involves identifying similarities between two or more things, ideas, themes or texts

involves identifying differences between two or more things, ideas, themes or texts

Comparing and contrasting 'London is the Place for Me' and 'Sweet Jamaica'

English

In 'Poetry about migration’ pupils have explored perspectives of Empire Windrush passengers and the optimism they had arriving in Britain. In ’The Empire Windrush: diary writing’ pupils will build a fuller picture of the historical background and infer possible thoughts, feelings and emotions of passengers.

In 'Coming to England: reading’ pupils explored the life of Floella Benjamin, who came to Britain as a young child. Readers will have learnt about the Windrush Generation, and the prejudice that many people from the Caribbean experienced on their arrival to Britain.

In this unit, pupils read and respond to two songs by Lord Kitchener, written about his migration to the UK aboard the Empire Windrush. Pupils will explore, compare and contrast the two songs and make connections to their own lives and experiences.

Poetry about migration

True or false? Both songs describe London using positive imagery.

the use of vivid and sensory language that appeals to the reader

involves identifying similarities between two or more things

involves identifying differences between two or more things

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

the imagery used is linked to fond memories of Jamaica

the imagery used describes a thriving, busy city 

Which of the following are similarities between the two songs?

True or false? Exploring the context can allow us to develop a deeper understanding of the songs and their impact.

something that is not known, identified, or understood

a state of being alone, peaceful or secluded

a sense of fitting in or feeling like you are an important member of a group

What is the most appropriate definition of the word **belonging**?

True or false? Lord Kitchener’s views of migration changed between the release of ‘London is the Place for Me’ and ‘Sweet Jamaica’.

True or false? Lord Kitchener had visited Jamaica before migrating to Britain.

sentimental longing for past experiences or times

part of a song that is repeated several times

phenomena or beings that are beyond the natural or ordinary world

Which of the following is the most suitable definition of **nostalgia**?

Which of the following best describes the atmosphere of the lyrics of 'Sweet Jamaica'?

an antiquated term to refer to people from the Caribbean

the cost or ticket for traveling from one place to another

Match the following words from the song to their definitions.

True or false? Montego Bay is a famous location in Britain.

a term of endearment, expressing affection and love

someone or something that can save someone else

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

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