A memoir is a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.

The Commonwealth is the political association of 56 member states, most of which are former territories of the British Empire

The British Empire is the name given to the colonies, dominions and other territories ruled to some degree by and from Britain.

An impression refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text.

Introducing the context of 'Coming To England'

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Exploring setting in 'Coming To England'

Exploring characterisation in 'Coming To England'

Turning points in 'Coming To England'

Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Coming To England’

In 'Coming to England’ pupils read from the perspective of a young girl. In ’Poetry about migration’ pupils will study the Windrush and its impact and legacy through song lyrics, deepening their awareness and understanding of the historical context.

In ’Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story’ pupils read about a series of historical events through the fictionalised perspective of a real person. In ’Coming to England’ pupils read about the Windrush Generation and Britain post-Second-World-War through a memoir written by Floella Benjamin.

In this unit, pupils read and explore the autobiographical memoir, 'Coming To England'. They engage with the cultural and historical context of the text and explore the imagery used to depict the setting and characters. Finally, pupils engage with the key themes of migration and discrimination.

'Coming To England': reading

a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge

the political association of 56 member states

the name of colonies, dominions and other territories ruled by Britain

Match the following keywords with their definitions.

something that sounds similar to how someone speaks

initial feelings about a person, place or thing

the technique of creating images with bold brushstrokes

What is a suitable definition of the word **impression**?

Which of the following is the flag of Trinidad?

Which of the following are Floella's sisters?

True or False? In Chapter 1, Floella describes her upbringing as challenging and negative.

Floella sits with her father on the gallery and listens to stories.

Floella describes going to the local market with her mother.

Place the following events from Chapter 1 into chronological order.

I was born in Trinidad in 1949 and my family moved to England when I was ten.

Floella Benjamin was born in Trinidad in 1949 and moved to England aged 10.

Throughout my career, I became a prominent advocate for children's rights.

Throughout her career, she became a prominent advocate for children's rights.

Which of the following sentences may be found in an **autobiography**?

Floella's childhood in Trinidad shaped her perspective.

My childhood in Trinidad had a profound impact on my outlook.

I dedicated myself to becoming a leading advocate for children's rights.

Which of the following sentences may be found in a **biography**?

When I was ten years old, I moved to England.

As an adult, I became a children's TV presenter.

Put these sentences into **chronological order**.

Which of the following texts are usually written in chronological order?

Starter Quiz

Which of the following sentences may be found in an autobiography?