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Lesson Objective •To relate texts to the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were written When you think of England, what sort of iconic images come to mind? Enjoy England • Consider the advert linked here. • How is England represented in this advert? • How do the music, images and language contribute to this representation? • What is the overall impression you get of England? Is this an accurate view of England? Why would someone choose to seek asylum in England? Let’s read through the first chapter of the novel. What do you think of Alem’s first experiences in England? How does he feel? What does he notice? To what extent do Alem’s experiences and descriptions of England match the one given in the Enjoy England advert? Reviewing the aims of the lesson • LO: To relate texts to the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were written • Why has Alem come to England? • How are his experiences in England different to his experiences at home? Let’s read through the second chapter of the novel. What do you think of Alem’s experiences in England? How does he feel? What does he notice? Reviewing the aims of the lesson • LO: To relate texts to the social, historical and cultural contexts in which they were written • Why do you think his father left him in England? What hopes do you think his father has for him? Extension Task • Design and write a message on a postcard for Alem to his mother in Africa. What would he describe seeing and doing?