Learning objective
- To explore the order and structure of instructions through play.
Success criteria
- I can describe that instructions are made of
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Understand
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Cross-curricular links
Art
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Odd one out and click on each image to enlarge it. Discuss with the children what they can see in the photos. Read the question aloud and explain to them that there is no one correct answer; this activity is about them sharing their ideas with the class. Allow time for paired…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support
Should refer to the Presentation: Beetle for a visual guide to drawing the beetle; could have each instruction read aloud slowly and shown visually on the board while they play so they can match spoken commands to the actions more confidently; could have a recorded version of the instructions to replay when needed.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should explain why the original rules for the game do not work, identifying missing or unclear parts and suggesting precise improvements; could write a new set of instructions for a different simple drawing game (for example: build a monster or draw a robot) and test them with a partner, refining the sequence if their partner cannot follow it correctly.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing that instructions are made of
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Vocabulary definitions
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instructions
A set of commands that makes a computer or robot do a job.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 17th October, 2025
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