Resources: Exodus: Our journey to Europe

2016 James Bluemel

A scheme of work across five lessons supporting the English Language assessment objectives for GCSE.

Follow English teacher Hassan, from Syria, as he leaves his war-torn country and attempts to travel to the UK. Using phone cameras, interviews and voiceover, the BBC documentary series shines a light on the untold story of the migrant crisis.

Hassan’s story enables students to practice a range of reading, writing and listening skills while building their understanding of a critical issue affecting people across the world today.

Lesson plans

Video Clips

Clip: 010 Exodus - Hassan's BAFTA Speech Download 15.5 MB
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Clip: 1. Introducing The Series Download 45.1 MB
Introduction and overview to the Exodus series.
Clip: 2. Meeting Hassan Download 19.3 MB
An introduction to Hassan, an English teacher who has left his war-torn country in an attempt to reach the UK.
Clip: 3. The Journey Download 112.6 MB
Hassan and fellow Syrian refugees board a crowded boat in an attempt to reach the Greek coast.

Clip: 4. Back to Izmir Download 14.0 MB
Hassan speaks of his experience arriving on the Greek coast, before being returned by authorities back to the Turkish city of Izmir.
Clip: 5. Arriving in Greece Download 104.5 MB
After 3-4 days of being off the grid, Hassan and the others finally reach Greece. Having lost all his belongings out at sea, he reflects on the new situation.
Clip: 6. Memories of Syria Download 74.8 MB
Hassan reflects on the country from which he fled.
Clip: 7. Another Attempt Download 66.0 MB
At Calais seaport, Hassan attempts to reach the UK by Ferris without detection from security patrolling the area.

Clip: 8. Calais Download 75.2 MB
Hassan meets others while exploring the refugee camp in Calais.
Clip: 9. Touchdown Download 41.6 MB
Hassan captures the anxiety of going through airport security with a new passport, as he flies out to Brussels.

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