Exodus: Our Journey to Europe Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
English Language

These five lessons will support you in teaching GCSE English Language assessment objectives, enabling 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.

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.

The Film: 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

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