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Lesson Objective
•To relate texts to the
social, historical and
cultural contexts in
which they were
written
When you think of England, what sort of iconic images
come to mind?
Enjoy England
• Consider the advert linked
here.
• How is England
represented in this advert?
• How do the music, images
and language contribute to
this representation?
• What is the overall
impression you get of
England? Is this an accurate
view of England?
Why would someone choose to seek
asylum in England?
Let’s read through the first
chapter of the novel.
What do you think of Alem’s
first experiences in England?
How does he feel?
What does he notice?
To what extent do Alem’s
experiences and descriptions
of England match the one
given in the Enjoy England
advert?
Reviewing the aims of the lesson
• LO: To relate texts to the social, historical and
cultural contexts in which they were written
• Why has Alem come to England?
• How are his experiences in
England different to his
experiences at home?
Let’s read through the second
chapter of the novel.
What do you think of Alem’s
experiences in England?
How does he feel?
What does he notice?
Reviewing the aims of the lesson
• LO: To relate texts to the social, historical and
cultural contexts in which they were written
• Why do you think his father left him in
England?
What hopes do you think his father has for
him?
Extension Task
• Design and write a message on a postcard for
Alem to his mother in Africa. What would he
describe seeing and doing?