Paul Stephenson's early life and evacuation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe Paul Stephenson's life when he was evacuated during the Second World War.
Key learning points
- Paul Stephenson was born in 1937 and was evacuated when he was three years old because of the Second World War.
- He lived in the countryside for the next seven years and enjoyed paddling in streams and hunting rabbits.
- However, Paul was always treated differently because he was the only black child.
- When he returned to London his classmates made fun of the colour of his skin.
Keywords
Second World War - the Second World War involved lots of countries fighting between 1939 and 1945
Evacuated - when people are evacuated they are moved from a dangerous area to a safer one
Countryside - the countryside means areas with lots of fields which are away from towns and cities
Common misconception
That evacuation was a negative experience for all children.
Lots of children had healthier diets, more freedom and enjoyed their lives in the countryside.
Teacher tip
You could link this lesson to discussions around racism and bullying and how it affects people's lives.
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.In 1964, Paul Stephenson walked into a in Bristol.
Q2.A pub is...
Q3.Paul was arrested by eight...
Q4.Arrested means...
Q5.Paul Stephenson knew he wasn’t allowed in the pub.
Q6.The pub manager said Paul wasn’t allowed inside because he was…
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Paul Stephenson was born in Essex, near….
Q2.In 1939, the World War began.
Q3.Match the keyword to the correct definition.
this involved lots of countries fighting between 1939 and 1945
areas with lots of fields which are away from towns and cities
when people are moved from a dangerous area to a safer one
Q4.Paul was evacuated to the countryside when he was years old.
Q5.Select the things that Paul did in the countryside.
Q6.Paul was always treated differently because of the colour of his skin.
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