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

Poetry about migration

Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to infer the potential purpose and audience of a song by studying its historical context.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • Based on the lyrics and music, pupils may have a solely optimistic view of the UK.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'pull factor'

the attractive aspects or opportunities that draw individuals to a new destination.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Based on the lyrics and music, pupils may have a solely optimistic view of the UK. Correction: Reiterate that many people from the Caribbean experienced challenges and barriers, including discrimination.

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