Generating ideas for the diary entries of a Windrush passenger
I can empathise with a Windrush passenger at different points in their journey, describing my feelings at each point.
Generating ideas for the diary entries of a Windrush passenger
I can empathise with a Windrush passenger at different points in their journey, describing my feelings at each point.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Knowing the events we are going to retell really well before we write frees up our brain to focus on writing.
- Using a text map to tell the events of a story is a great way of embedding these events in our memory.
- In a diary, we are writing about our experiences and feelings in the past and present.
- To write a diary in role as another person, we need to try and empathise with that person.
- Role-play and drama are good ways of trying to empathise with a person and consider their emotions.
Common misconception
Pupils may not take drama activities seriously or may give only surface-level responses.
Model the standard of response you expect and clarify expectations; remind pupils that we are empathising with real people and we should respect their experiences. Constantly showcase good examples from the class.
Keywords
Text map - a visual representation of a series of events, where pictures represent events; it can be used to orally rehearse events to embed them in our memory
Diary - a book in which you keep a record of events, experiences and feelings
Empathy - the ability to understand other people’s feelings and points of view
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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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