the setting or background that helps us to understand something better

the words of a song, often written in a poetic style

a style or genre of Afro-Caribbean music, which was developed in Trinidad and Tobago during the 19th and 20th century

the name given to the colonies, dominions and other territories ruled to some degree by and from Britain

Introducing the context of 'London is the Place for Me'

English

Exploring the purpose and audience of 'London is the Place for Me'

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

Considering perspective in 'Sweet Jamaica'

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

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

a style of Afro-Caribbean music, developed in Trinidad & Tobago

the name given to the countries ruled to some degree by Britain

Match the keywords to the correct definitions. 

Who is the artist of the song 'London is the Place for Me'?

True or false? Aldwyn Roberts named himself after the British military figure Horatio Kitchener.

At its peak, the British Empire ruled over 412 million people.

Aldwyn Roberts was born in London, England.

Aldwyn migrated to England aboard the Orbita.

The British Nationality Act was passed by the British government in 1948.

Which of the following statements are true?

Which best describes the atmosphere or tone of the song and the lyrics?

Aldwyn Roberts was born on April 18, 1922 in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago.

Roberts travelled to England on the Empire Windrush.

Roberts was filmed singing the first two verses of the song as the ship docked.

Aldwyn ‘Lord Kitchener’ Roberts quickly found success performing in clubs.

Put the following events in chronological order.

a deliberate interruption or break in the flow of words or lines

the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words

Which best describes the **lyrics** of a song?

True or false? Finding out the context of when something was written can better support understanding.

Which of the following are genres of music?

describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human

comparing something by saying that it is something else

Match the following types of figurative language to their definitions.

 joining a community or tribe that has no permanent settlement

 suggesting a text that is well-suited to a reader’s age and interests

If someone **migrates**, what are they doing?

Starter Quiz

Which best describes the lyrics of a song?