L.O: To learn that periods of history have distinctive features and are different from one another, as well as different from the present.
I wonder, why is the 80th anniversary of VE day so important?
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Let's activate our prior knowledge...
Explain what VE day is and how people in 1945 celebrated. (Click for more information).
Discuss the impact Sir Winston Churchill had during WW2 (Click for more information).
Who was Sir Winston Churchill?
Explain when and why Sir Winston Churchill was important.
Listen to his speech above, how does it make you feel?
Sir Winston Churchill's speech made me feel... this is because...
Explain when and why Sir Winston Churchill was important.
Listen to the speech above, what do you think Sir Winston's Churchill's job main objective was when making a speech?
I think that Sir Winston Churchill's main objective when making a speech was to...
Discuss the WW2 propaganda posters.
Choose a poster and choose your chilli...
What do you see in this World War II poster? What message do you think it is trying to give people?
I think the message the poster is trying to send is... I think this is because...
How does this World War II poster try to persuade people to help the war effort? Use evidence from the image and words.
This poster is persuading people to... it does this by...
What persuasive techniques does this World War II poster use, and how might it affect people's thoughts or actions during the war? Compare it to another poster if you can.
What can we 'figure out' about VE day?
VE Day happened on May 8, 1945. How many years ago was that from this year (2025)? Show this on a timeline.
If a street party to celebrate VE Day lasted from 2:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., how long did the celebration last?
Extra challenge... can you convert this into minutes?
A baker made 240 cupcakes for a VE Day street party. If each tray holds 12 cupcakes, how many trays did the baker use?
Then, if each person at the party ate 3 cupcakes, how many people could the baker serve?
Create a powerful message.
Below are some messages from World War 2, create a propaganda poster to display that message.
Choose from:
“Grow More – Waste Less”
“Always Carry Your Gas Mask”
“Dig for Victory – Even in Your School Garden!”
These posters used bright colours, bold fonts, and simple, powerful language to be easily understood, including by children. Many were designed to motivate, inform, or warn, without frightening younger audiences.
Below is a WAGOLL letter from an evacuee to their family back home all about VE day celebrations.
Read/listen to the WAGOLL and then create your own.
Dear Mum and Dad,
I hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to tell you all about the VE Day celebrations we had in the village. It was such a joyous occasion, and I wish you could have been here to see it all! The whole village came together, and we filled the streets with laughter and cheer.
On the morning of the 8th of May, we decorated our houses with colourful bunting and flags. Everyone wore their best clothes, and some even dressed up in outfits from the 1940s to show their pride. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement, and I could hear people singing songs from the war, celebrating the end of the conflict.
We had a huge picnic in the park, with tables full of delicious food. Mrs. Jones made her famous apple pie, and I think I must have had three pieces! The local band played some lively music, and many of us danced, clapping our hands and twirling around.
The day ended with fireworks lighting up the sky, and it reminded me of the stories you used to tell me about celebrating peace. I really wish I could share these moments with you, but I promise to tell you all the details when I return home.
With all my love,
Your son, Tom.