Starter quiz
- Who wrote and performed the song 'London is the Place for Me'?
- 'Aldwyn Roberts' ✓
- Which is the most suitable definition of a refrain?
- the attitude or emotion expressed by the artist towards the subject matter
- the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words
- a word, line or phrase that is repeated within the lines or verses of the song ✓
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- In which year was the British Nationality Act passed by the British government?
- 1914
- 1922
- 1948 ✓
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- What genre of music is 'London is the Place for Me'?
- classical
- calypso ✓
- jazz
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- Lord Kitchener refers to England as his __________ country.
- mother ✓
- father
- brother
- sister
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- Which boat brought Aldwyn Roberts to England?
- Empire Windrush ✓
- SS Orbita
- SS Queen of Bermuda
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Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to their definitions.
- pull factor⇔the attractive aspects 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 ✓
- Which of the following can be considered pull factors for people from the Caribbean to come to England?
- fear of the unknown
- shared cultural heritage ✓
- family and community ties in the Caribbean
- the opportunity to advance their education ✓
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- Match the dates from the timeline to the correct events.
- 1939-1945⇔the Second World War ✓
- 1948⇔National Health Service (NHS) established ✓
- 1966⇔Notting Hill Carnival established ✓
- Which of the following are themes contained in the song/lyrics?
- migration ✓
- optimism ✓
- the environment
- belonging ✓
- homesickness
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- Match each theme to how it is conveyed in the song.
- appreciation⇔Lord Kitchener shows gratitude for the welcoming nature of London. ✓
- comfort⇔Lord Kitchener says that people will feel like a “millionaire”. ✓
- belonging⇔Lord Kitchener considers it his true home. ✓
- How can you identity the purpose and audience of ‘London is the Place for Me’?
- Identify themes and messages in the lyrics. ✓
- Consider the tone of the song. ✓
- Focus just on the song’s title.
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Lesson Details
Key learning 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.
- 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.
Common misconception
Based on the lyrics and music, pupils may have a solely optimistic view of the UK.
Reiterate that many people from the Caribbean experienced challenges and barriers, including discrimination.
Keywords
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
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