Primary Drama KS2: It's a lovely day...tomorrow

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1: Parting gifts - 2: Life in the country - 3: Going home

A three-part unit exploring what happens to a brother and sister when they are evacuated during World War 2.

1: Parting gits
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1: Parting gits

Ella and Harry find out about the experiences of their grandparents in WW2.

2: Life in the country
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2: Life in the country

Ellie and Harry learn about the ups and downs of evacuation during WW2.

3: Going home
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3: Going home

Ella and Harry find out how Billy returns home, convinced his mother has been hurt.

Resources

Teacher's Notes
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Teacher's Notes

Information and guidance on using this unit with your group (pdf)

World War 2 Clips
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World War 2 Clips

Age 7 - 11. Video clips using material from the BBC archive. Topics include evacuation, the Blitz, rationing, songs, news reports, speeches, eye-witness accounts and wartime music.

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BBC Teach > School Radio > Drama > KS2: It's a lovely day...tomorrow

1: Parting gifts - 2: Life in the country - 3: Going home