Resources: Exodus: Our journey to Europe
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
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Clip: 2. Meeting Hassan
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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
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112.6 MB
Hassan and fellow Syrian refugees board a crowded boat in an attempt to reach the Greek coast.
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Clip: 4. Back to Izmir
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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
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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: 7. Another Attempt
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At Calais seaport, Hassan attempts to reach the UK by Ferris without detection from security patrolling the area.
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Clip: 9. Touchdown
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41.6 MB
Hassan captures the anxiety of going through airport security with a new passport, as he flies out to Brussels.
