Coram Boy is an exciting and moving drama by Helen Edmundson, based on Jamila Gavin’s best-selling novel of intrigue, cruelty, love and despair set among the foundling children of 18th century England. It offers tremendous opportunities to bring history alive and to explore its links with English, drama and music. This is a tale set in the past that is still very relevant today.

ACTIVITIES:
1 Childhood
2 Charity and Philanthropy
3 Poverty, Crime and Society
4 Education
5 Slavery
6 Extended Writing
 

Aims and Objectives
What students can expect to learn

Background and Historical Context
A brief historical introduction to the period.

Curriculum Context
How the materials relate to the Programme of Study in English at Keystage 3 & 4

Extending the Topic
Useful ideas for taking the lesson on.
 

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