Your class has been selected to represent your school in a community project for Windrush Day, a national celebration in the UK honouring the history, culture, and contributions of the Windrush generation and their descendants. This is a unique opportunity to explore their journey, understand the challenges they faced, and recognise the lasting impact of their migration on British society today.

Create a children's comic book.
As a team, your class will create an illustrated comic book designed for younger pupils to learn about Windrush Day. The comic should be easy to understand, highlighting key moments, such as the arrival of the Empire Windrush, the difficulties faced by the Windrush generation, their cultural contributions, and the enduring legacy they have left behind.

• Gather your notes and research about the Windrush generation and its legacy.
• Identify key events and moments to include (arrival, challenges, cultural contributions, current debates, heritage...).
• Brainstorm ideas for your storyline and characters. Draft plot points and character cards.
• Plan how to explain these stories simply for younger pupils using clear vocabulary, symbols, and relatable heroes.
• Sketch rough layouts to organise the flow of your comic.
Dépliez pour dessiner le schéma

➤ Préparation : imaginez et organisez votre histoire

• Au brouillon, imaginez les personnages de votre histoire, ainsi que son point de départ, les lieux, moments et événements qui seront évoqués et représentés.
• Déterminez le nombre de vignettes que vous souhaitez pour votre BD, numérotez-les et décrivez précisément ce que chacune contiendra.
• Accompagnez le scénario d'un croquis à la main pour clarifier l'organisation.
• Pensez à adapter votre récit à un public plus jeune : utilisez des héros auxquels ils peuvent s'identifier et intégrez des symboles ou images faciles à comprendre.

➤ Révision : améliorez la fluidité et la cohérence

• Relisez votre scénario pour vérifier la cohérence de l'intrigue et la progression logique des événements.
• Corrigez les erreurs de grammaire, d'orthographe et de syntaxe afin d'assurer un texte soigné et compréhensible.
• Simplifiez les passages complexes et veillez à ce que les émotions des personnages soient bien exprimées pour susciter l'empathie chez le jeune lecteur.

Write a personal story.
Write a personal reflection from the point of view of a young person from the Windrush generation or their descendants. Imagine their experiences arriving in a new country, the challenges they faced, and how they celebrated their identity and heritage. Use emotion and vivid details to help the reader truly connect with their story.

• Gather your notes and research on the Windrush generation and their descendants, and reflect on the emotions and challenges they might have faced.
• Choose the perspective of your character: a young person from the Windrush generation or their descendant.
• Plan key moments or memories to include in your reflection.
• Jot down words and phrases that convey emotion and empathy, and make sure to use them in your work.
• Write your final reflection carefully, ensuring it flows well. Then proofread your work to correct any mistakes and improve clarity.