11–16
Medium (5-11 activities)
This five-lesson series uses short clips from the BBC documentary series Exodus to support the English language assessment objectives for GCSE. Exodus follows English teacher Hassan as he leaves war-torn Syria and attempts to travel to the UK, showcasing the untold story of the migrant crisis. Students practise a range of reading, writing and listening skills, while building their understanding of a critical issue affecting people across the world today.
Lesson One - Exodus
Learners are introduced to the migrant crisis and analyse structures that build narrative, whilst considering reasons for migration.
Learning Objective:
Clip(s) to Use - Clip 1: Introduction
Lesson Two - Meeting Hassan
Focuses on Hassan, an English teacher from Syria who shares his experience of leaving his country to travel to Europe. Students use his story to develop analysis skills, centred on implied and explicit information.
Learning Objective:
Clip(s) to Use - Clip 2: Meeting Hassan, Clip 3: The Journey
Lesson Three - The Journey
Centres on Hassan's journey from Syria to Europe, focusing on writer's techniques to build suspense, drama and provide clues as to what will happen next in a non-fiction text.
Learning Objective:
Clip(s) to Use - Clip 3: The Journey, Clip 4: Back to Izmir
Lesson Four - Calais
Students examine a physical description of the Calais migrant camp and develop their own creative response, demonstrating understanding of a literary imagery as an effective form of communication.
Learning Objective:
Clip(s) to Use - Clip 7: Another Attempt, Clip 8: Calais
Lesson Five - Responsibility
Centres on Hassan, and details how his story ends in the documentary series Exodus. Students develop their analysis of unseen texts to compare how writers' ideas and perspectives are conveyed.
Learning Objective:
Clip(s) to Use - Clip 9: Touchdown, Clip 10: Hassan's BAFTA Speech
The full unit of five lessons for Exodus - English 14-16.
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Exodus
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Meeting Hassan
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The Journey
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Calais
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Responsibility
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An introduction to and overview of the Exodus series.
Duration: 1:47 mins
Meet Hassan, a Syrian English teacher who has left Syria.
Duration: 0:58 secs
Hassan boards a crowded boat in an attempt to reach the Greek coast.
Duration: 5:05 mins
Hassan speaks about arriving on the Greek coast, before being sent back.
Duration: 1:12 mins
Hassan finally reaches Greece and reflects on his new situation.
Duration: 2:42 mins
Hassan reflects on the country from which he has fled.
Duration: 4:08 mins
At Calais, Hassan attempts to reach the UK without detection from security.
Duration: 2:28 mins
Hassan meets others while exploring the refugee camp in Calais.
Duration: 3:52 mins
Hassan's anxiety going through airport security with a new passport.
Duration: 2:14 mins
Hassan accepts an award and gives a speech at BAFTA.
Duration: 1:01 mins
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