What does it mean to be British ALL

What does it mean to be British? ALL will be able to explain what ‘being British’ means to you. (L 4) MOST will be able to give examples and consider what ‘being British’ means to others. (L 5) SOME will be able to consider the positive and negative impact that a British test would have on society. (L 6) Starter: In pairs define what it is to be British… Key Words Citizen Values

What does it mean to be British? As we look at the images I need you to think about whether you agree or not that these things are reflecting what it is to be British. Some might make you feel really proud. If not please do share your reasons. ALL will be able to explain what ‘being British’ means you. (L 4)

What does it mean to be British? 1. Is the presenter ‘British’? Why? 2. What about her brother? 3. What other questions could we ask? March 2013 a new version of the UK Citizenship test was introduced. Would you pass the test to become a UK Citizen? MOST will be able to give examples and consider what ‘being

Reflection • If you failed the test, does that mean that you could not fit into the society? • What are the good points and bad points of having a British test? Challenge: How else could we ensure people in society get along and work together and have shared common values?

Culture Vulture- Mini Assessment • Imagine that you have a cousin coming to visit you from America. • He or she has never been to England before and wants to know what it is like to live in Britain. You should also talk a little bit about what British culture is. You might include any of these: What makes you British What you feel about being British Do you think diversity is important? Help Lines: I think… because (L 4) For example… (L 5) On the other hand… (L 6) MOST will be able to give examples and consider what ‘being British’ means to others. (L 5) SOME will be able to consider the positive and negative impact that a British test would have on society. (L 6)

Plenary ‘The future of Britain relies on people understanding each other’ “Young people can help to keep Britain a place where everyone is accepted, all are respected, and where we delight in the diversity of our nation”. Benjamin Zephaniah “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. ” Barack Obama On the post-it note, write down two actions that you could take to help the communities that you belong to become more cohesive. Stick on the board.