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
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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Exodus - Full Lesson Plan 395.3 KB
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Exodus - Lesson 1 86.0 KB
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Exodus - Lesson 2 83.8 KB
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Exodus - Lesson 3 89.5 KB
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Exodus - Lesson 4 252.0 KB
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Exodus - Lesson 5 87.4 KB
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Forced Migration Toolkit 3.4 MB
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Exodus: Our journey to Europe
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An introduction to Hassan, an English teacher who has left his war-torn country in an attempt to reach the UK.
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Exodus: Our journey to Europe
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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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Hassan speaks of his experience arriving on the Greek coast, before being returned by authorities back to the Turkish city of Izmir.
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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.
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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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Hassan meets others while exploring the refugee camp in Calais.
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Hassan captures the anxiety of going through airport security with a new passport, as he flies out to Brussels.
