Year 6 - English
Introducing the context of 'London is the Place for Me'
Poetry about migration
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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 understand the context of 'London is the Place for you'.
Key Notes
- 'London is the Place for Me' was written by Aldwyn 'Lord Kitchener' Roberts in 1948.
- To better understand the song and its lyrics, we can explore the context in which it was written.
- Roberts migrated to the UK aboard the Empire Windrush; his arrival coincided with a period of significant change.
- The first two stanzas were sung by Lord Kitchener at the Tilsbury docks, on board the HMT Empire Windrush.
- Roberts' experiences were not the same for all people who migrated from the Caribbean.
Vocabulary To Learn
- context: the setting or background that helps us to understand something better
- lyrics: the words of a song, often written in a poetic style
- calypso: a style or genre of Afro-Caribbean music, which was developed in Trinidad and Tobago during the 19th and 20th century
- British Empire: the name given to the colonies, dominions and other territories ruled to some degree by and from Britain
- migration: to move from one place to another
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not fully understand the context in which the song was written.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'London is the Place for Me' was written by Aldwyn 'Lord Kitchener' Roberts in 1948. To better understand the song and its lyrics, we can explore the context in which it was written.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'context'
the setting or background that helps us to understand something better.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may not fully understand the context in which the song was written. Correction: It would be useful to complete/recap the unit 'Coming to England: reading' prior to starting this unit, to further contextualise the experience from a biographical perspective.
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