Exploring the purpose and audience of 'London is the Place for Me'
I can infer the potential purpose and audience of a song by studying its historical context.
Exploring the purpose and audience of 'London is the Place for Me'
I can infer the potential purpose and audience of a song by studying its historical context.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The migration of people from the Caribbean to the UK during the Windrush period was driven by a combination of factors.
- The song is written from the perspective of someone who had been to London even though Roberts had not yet visited.
- To determine the purpose and audience of a song, we can consider the music and lyrics of the song.
- The purpose & audience of songs can change over time; when the context of a song changes, so can its purpose & audience.
Keywords
Pull factor - the attractive aspects or opportunities that draw individuals to a new destination
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story
Purpose - the reason a text was written and the desired impact
Audience - the people who listen to and engage with the song
Common misconception
Based on the lyrics and music, pupils may have a solely optimistic view of the UK.
Reiterate that many people from the Caribbean experienced challenges and barriers, including discrimination.
Equipment
You need a copy of the lyrics & recording of ‘London is the Place for Me’ by Lord Kitchener which is featured on the 2013 Honest Jon’s Records album ‘London Is The Place For Me’ for this lesson.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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the attractive aspects that draw individuals to a new destination
a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story
the reason a text was written and the desired impact
the people who listen to and engage with the song
the Second World War
National Health Service (NHS) established
Notting Hill Carnival established
Lord Kitchener shows gratitude for the welcoming nature of London.
Lord Kitchener says that people will feel like a “millionaire”.
Lord Kitchener considers it his true home.