Poetry about migration
Why this, why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Poetry about migration
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.
5 lessons- Considering perspective in 'Sweet Jamaica'
- Exploring the purpose and audience of 'London is the Place for Me'
- Exploring structure and language in 'London is the Place for Me'
- Comparing and contrasting 'London is the Place for Me' and 'Sweet Jamaica'
- Introducing the context of 'London is the Place for Me'