What words should we use to refer to these people?

Words Used to Describe Migrants Nouns Illegal immigrants Illegals Aliens Economic migrants Asylum seekers Migrants/immigrants Refugees Cockroaches Vermin Swarm A tide/tidal wave Clandestines Crisis Horde Mass Multitude Catastrophe Invasion Verbs Swarm Invade Storm Steal in Overrun March Assault Flock Mass Throng Breach Sneak Spread

Write two or three headlines reporting the current refugee situation in Europe using words that have negative connotations Write two or three headlines reporting the current refugee situation in Europe using words that have more neutral or positive connotations

Press Coverage You will see a series of front pages from British newspapers. For each front page, comment on the choice of words and what it tells you about the paper’s attitude towards this group of people. Think about why some papers changed the words they use.

J.K. Rowling tweet: “Want the Daily Express to care that you're trying to find a safe home? Be a dog”

The power of words In what ways can words affect people’s thoughts? Write your thoughts on the Refugee Council’s response to the Mr Cameron’s (the British Prime Minister) words this summer.