Year 2 - History
Paul Stephenson's early life and evacuation
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Unit Summary
The stories of Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson help students understand when change has occurred in social justice. They learn about the diversity of those who fought for change and gain a broader sense of history and curiosity about the past.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe Paul Stephenson's life when he was evacuated during the Second World War.
Key Notes
- Paul Stephenson was born in 1937 and was evacuated when he was three years old because of the Second World War.
- He lived in the countryside for the next seven years and enjoyed paddling in streams and hunting rabbits.
- However, Paul was always treated differently because he was the only black child.
- When he returned to London his classmates made fun of the colour of his skin.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Second World War: the Second World War involved lots of countries fighting between 1939 and 1945
- evacuated: when people are evacuated they are moved from a dangerous area to a safer one
- countryside: the countryside means areas with lots of fields which are away from towns and cities
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That evacuation was a negative experience for all children.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Paul Stephenson was born in 1937 and was evacuated when he was three years old because of the Second World War. He lived in the countryside for the next seven years and enjoyed paddling in streams and hunting rabbits.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Second World War'
the Second World War involved lots of countries fighting between 1939 and 1945.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: That evacuation was a negative experience for all children. Correction: Lots of children had healthier diets, more freedom and enjoyed their lives in the countryside.
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- Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison Study Guide
- Emily Davison and the Suffragettes Study Guide
- Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse Study Guide
- Emily Davison's early life and education Study Guide
- Emily Davison's funeral Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson and The Bay Horse pub Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson and the Bristol Bus Boycott Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson arrives in Bristol Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson's legacy in Bristol and Britain Study Guide
- Stories from Emily Davison's activism Study Guide
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