Soldiers from the Caribbean in the First World War

This lesson is about West Indian Soldiers during the First World War. It provides students with information about the history of the West Indies and its relationship with Britain and the First World War. It allows students to practise reading and learn vocabulary related to the war. 

Topic: The role and lives of Afro-Caribbean soldiers during the First World War

Level: B1

Time: 60 minutes

Aims:

To develop students’ ability to read for gist and specific information
To give practice of speaking about war, diversity and politics

Materials:

  • Lesson plan
  • Student worksheets 
  • PowerPoint presentation 
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Lesson plan141.63 KB
PowerPoint2.62 MB

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