Starter quiz
- What is the most suitable definition of an impression?
- to communicate a message directly or indirectly
- initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text ✓
- a pivotal moment that significantly alters the course of the story
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- According to the song 'London is the Place for Me', where is Lord Kitchener's residence?
- Buckingham Palace
- Hampton Court ✓
- Shaftesbury Avenue
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- True or false? According to the song 'London is the Place for Me', Lord Kitchener was looking forward to staying in London.
- True ✓
- False
- What best describes the atmosphere of the song 'London is the Place for Me'?
- upbeat and optimistic ✓
- sad and dreary
- angry and annoyed
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- Which of the following strategies are useful when finding the definition of an unknown or unfamiliar word?
- skipping over the unknown word without trying to understand it
- reading around the word to look for other clues ✓
- looking for a word within a word ✓
- making a random guess about the word’s meaning
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- Which of the following are suitable definitions of the adjective sweet?
- having a sharp, pungent taste
- having a pleasant taste ✓
- someone feeling or showing anger and hurt
- a term of endearment, someone who is kind and thoughtful ✓
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Exit quiz
- Put the following events in chronological order.
- 1⇔Aldwyn Roberts was born on April 18 1922 in Trinidad and Tobago.
- 2⇔In 1948, Aldwyn migrated to England aboard the Empire Windrush.
- 3⇔‘Sweet Jamaica’ was written by Aldwyn ‘Lord Kitchener’ Roberts in London, 1952.
- Match these nouns from the song to the correct definitions.
- ration book⇔a booklet issued during times when it was hard to get hold of items ✓
- ackee and saltfish⇔traditional Jamaican dish made from the fruit ackee and salted cod ✓
- Montego Bay⇔a well-known tourist destination in Jamaica ✓
- Match each keyword to the correct definition.
- imagery⇔use of vivid and sensory language that appeals to the reader's senses ✓
- perspective⇔the point of view or position from which the artist writes ✓
- theme⇔a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text ✓
- context⇔the setting or background that helps us to understand something better ✓
- Which of the following statements are true?
- The chorus tells listeners how much Lord Kitchener enjoys his time in London.
- Many people from the Caribbean regret the decision to leave their home country. ✓
- Lord Kitchener describes missing Jamaica. ✓
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- What themes do you think are shown within the song?
- nostalgia ✓
- excitement
- regret ✓
- technology
- migration ✓
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- True or false? Many people from the Caribbean experienced racial discrimination and struggled to find suitable housing.
- True ✓
- False
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- 'Sweet Jamaica' was written by Lord Kitchener in London, 1952, four years after his arrival on HMT Empire Windrush.
- ‘Sweet Jamaica’ shows a change in perspective from Lord Kitchener, after he had spent time in London.
- The song creates negative imagery in its lyrics, portraying themes of regret, nostalgia and homesickness.
- By exploring the context, themes and perspectives, we can gain a better understanding of the song.
Common misconception
Pupils may feel that the Windrush experience was overly negative. Many people from the Caribbean experienced racial discrimination and found themselves in very challenging circumstances.
There were some positives that occurred as a result, including the setting up of the Notting Hill Carnival. Pupils may wish to explore this further.
Keywords
Imagery - the use of vivid and sensory language that appeals to the reader's senses, creating vivid mental pictures and enhancing the emotional impact of the poem
Perspective - the point of view or position from which the artist writes, influencing the way events or ideas are portrayed and understood
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
Context - the setting or background that helps us to understand something better
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