the pattern of rhyming words or sounds at the end of each line in a poem, often represented using letters to indicate the rhyme pattern (e.g., AABB, ABAB)

a visual technique used to organise and represent the relationships between concepts or ideas

initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text

Exploring structure and language in 'London is the Place for Me'

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

the pattern of rhyming words at the end of each line in a song

a visual technique used to represent the relationships between ideas

initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading

What is the rhyme scheme of the first verse?

What form does the song 'London is the Place for Me' have?

having a particular mindset or way of thinking

Match the three parts of the word "broadmindedly" to their individual definitions.

Lord Kitchener wants the listener to believe him.

Lord Kitchener is offering his opinion openly.

Which meaning best describes the use of “broadmindedly” in the context of the song?

True or false? Describing the country as a “Mother” only conveys a positive image. 

Lord Kitchener was born in which island nation? Trinidad and ...

National Health Service (NHS) established, 1948

Put the following historical events into chronological order.

The potential for higher earnings and improved living standards was a __________ factor for people from the Caribbean.

the process of adapting to a new environment

being hopeful and confident about the future

being social and interacting with others in a warm way

Which of these definitions best describes the theme of optimism?

considering actions and characteristics of the speaker and people they mention

identifying repetition (actions, emotions, traits)

Which of the following strategies can be used to identify themes in songs?

The British Nationality Act was established in which year?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

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