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Arabian
Arabi an

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YEAR 5 IMMERSION

Immersion in Stories from Other
Cultures

To launch our literacy sequence on tales
from different cultures, the pupils took
part in a vibrant immersion day based

on the Arabian tale Aladdin. They came
dressed as people from the Middle East,
stepping into the colourful world of bus-
tling markets, royal palaces, and magical
caves.

As part of the experience, the children: Immersion like this is powerful because it:

• Brings stories alive in a fun and
• Watched the trailer of Disney’s
Aladdin to get a feel for the adventure. memorable way.
• Listened to the famous songs, joining • Builds cultural awareness, as pupils
in with the music to capture the joy explore traditions beyond their own.
and rhythm of the story. • Encourages active engagement, making
• Played dress-up, imagining them- reading more meaningful.
selves as heroes, villains, merchants, • Develops empathy and imagination, as
and royals. children see the world through another
• Explored behind the scenes of the lens.
movie, discovering how costumes, • Boosts confidence and collaboration, as
music, and animation helped bring the they share in the joy of storytelling
story to life. together.

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