Exploring the purpose and audience of 'London is the Place for Me'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can infer the potential purpose and audience of a song by studying its historical context.
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.
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
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.
Teacher tip
It may be beneficial to display/print some of the pull factors that drew people from the Caribbean to live in Britain between 1948 and 1971.
Equipment
You need a copy of the lyrics & recording of ‘London is the Place for Me’ by Lord Kitchener which is featured on the 2013 Honest Jon’s Records album ‘London Is The Place For Me’ for this lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who wrote and performed the song 'London is the Place for Me'?
Q2.Which is the most suitable definition of a refrain?
Q3.In which year was the British Nationality Act passed by the British government?
Q4.What genre of music is 'London is the Place for Me'?
Q5.Lord Kitchener refers to England as his __________ country.
Q6.Which boat brought Aldwyn Roberts to England?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
the attractive aspects that draw individuals to a new destination
a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story
the reason a text was written and the desired impact
the people who listen to and engage with the song
Q2.Which of the following can be considered pull factors for people from the Caribbean to come to England?
Q3.Match the dates from the timeline to the correct events.
the Second World War
National Health Service (NHS) established
Notting Hill Carnival established
Q4.Which of the following are themes contained in the song/lyrics?
Q5.Match each theme to how it is conveyed in the song.
Lord Kitchener shows gratitude for the welcoming nature of London.
Lord Kitchener says that people will feel like a “millionaire”.
Lord Kitchener considers it his true home.
Q6.How can you identity the purpose and audience of ‘London is the Place for Me’?
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