Comparing 'Coming to England' to 'Paddington'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can listen and respond to a story based on a true event.
Key learning points
- 'Coming to England' is a book based on the true story about Floella Benjamin.
- 'Coming to England' is a non-fiction book written and illustrated in the style of a fiction book.
- Floella Benjamin emigrated from Trinidad to the United Kingdom.
- Similarities and differences can be made about two books with the same theme.
Keywords
Non-fiction - a genre of text which presents real events, information or knowledge
Similarities - things that are the same
Differences - things that are different
Comparison - similarities and differences between two things
Common misconception
Pupils may think that 'Coming to England' is a fictional book as it is presented as a story and is being directly compared to Paddington, a fictional story.
From the beginning, explain that the story is based on real events, supplementing the slides with photos of Floella Benjamin. When comparing, discuss the difference of fiction and non-fiction explicitly.
Teacher tip
Use a world map to celebrate nationalities and heritages of others.
Equipment
You will need copies of the 2014 Harper Collins Children's Books edition of 'Paddington' by Michael Bond and the 2020 Macmillan Children's Books edition of 'Coming to England' by Floella Benjamin.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is the main character in the story 'Paddington'?
Q2.Where did Paddington travel from?
Q3.Why do the Brown family name the bear Paddington?
Q4.How could you describe Paddington?
Q5.A __________ book means it is a made up story.
Q6.A __________ book means it is about real things, information or events.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Coming to England' is a true story about ...
Q2.Where does the book 'Coming to England' start?
Q3.How did Floella travel to England?
Q4.Match each key term to its example.
'Paddington'
'Coming to England'
Floella Benjamin
Q5.Put the events in the book 'Coming to England' in the correct order.
Q6.Match each statement to whether it is about 'Paddington', 'Coming to England' or both.
about a bear who travelled by train from Peru
about Floella Benjamin who travelled by boat from Trinidad
a story either partly or completely set in England
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