Teachers Notes for The Cross of St George

Teachers' Notes for The Cross of St George, the Union Jack and Cultural Diversity

INTRODUCTION

This unit looks at both traditional and contemporary notions of 'Englishness' and 'Britishness'.

Most of us have little notion of what it means to be English or British these days - this unit is designed to help stimulate thought and discussion on this recently neglected notion.

This unit is designed for KS4 / Y10 Citzenship. There at least three or four lessons here, more if you choose, plus homework, project and plenary options.

SUGGESTED USE

As usual we are suggesting one format for the use of this material - please feel free to adapt to suit your teaching needs. Don't forget to send us feedback on your experiences using this material.

Lesson 1

The teacher introduces the subject using section (A) followed by some group work via (B). Then individual or paired work (C) and plenary/homework (D).

Teachers may wish to differentiate the text on St George with simplified versions - if so, please send it in to us at feedback@iRespect.net

Lesson 2

Uses section (E) and runs through points 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Lesson(s) 3/4

You may choose to make this one or two lessons based on section (F). They are categorisation and thinking skills lesson(s). Example literary extracts illustrating aspects of Englishness are listed here, running from A-Z. These are group work lessons.

Using The Remaining Sections

We suggest section (G) for homework and/or extension work.
Section H and the Test on English Culture and History would make another lesson or homework.
Section (I) offers potential for a mini-project.
Section (J) would make a good plenary discussion.