Generating ideas for the diary entries of a Windrush passenger
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can empathise with a Windrush passenger at different points in their journey, describing my feelings at each point.
Key learning points
- Knowing the events we are going to retell really well before we write frees up our brain to focus on writing.
- Using a text map to tell the events of a story is a great way of embedding these events in our memory.
- In a diary, we are writing about our experiences and feelings in the past and present.
- To write a diary in role as another person, we need to try and empathise with that person.
- Role-play and drama are good ways of trying to empathise with a person and consider their emotions.
Keywords
Text map - a visual representation of a series of events, where pictures represent events; it can be used to orally rehearse events to embed them in our memory
Diary - a book in which you keep a record of events, experiences and feelings
Empathy - the ability to understand other people’s feelings and points of view
Common misconception
Pupils may not take drama activities seriously or may give only surface-level responses.
Model the standard of response you expect and clarify expectations; remind pupils that we are empathising with real people and we should respect their experiences. Constantly showcase good examples from the class.
Teacher tip
If space for drama activities is limited, you could choose to hot-seat the character of Celia instead during the first part of the lesson, initially taking on the role yourself before handing over to other pupils.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where was Celia's final destination on the Empire Windrush?
Q2.In our story, when Celia sees the advert, what is disappointing for her?
Q3.Which family member tried to persuade Celia not to go on the Empire Windrush?
Q4.What worrying rumour did Celia hear on the ship?
Q5.Who greeted the Windrush immigrants off the boat?
Q6.Where did Celia have to stay on arrival in the UK?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following features are common in a diary?
Q2.When we empathise with a person, what are we doing?
Q3.Which word has a similar meaning to 'want'?
Q4.Which words below have the most positive meanings?
Q5.Which thought might relate to Celia's feelings as she rode the train through London?
Q6.When might Celia have had this thought? 'I can't believe I came all this way to be stuck down here. What a day!'
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