Learning objective
- To understand how to use a word processor.
Success criteria
- I can type
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Cross-curricular links
English
Writing – vocabulary, grammar and
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support
Should type the first sentence or two.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should look for a book with ‘special’ characters on the page or more advanced keyboard features such as speech or question marks. Should aim to type the whole page.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: typing and making simple
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Vocabulary definitions
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bold
When the text stands out and appears darker.
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highlight
When the text has been selected.
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In this unit
Assessment Computing Y2: Word processing
Lesson 1: Getting to know the keyboard
Lesson 2: Getting started with word processing
Lesson 3: Newspaper writer
Lesson 4: Poetry book
Lesson 5: Digital writer
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 8th March, 2024
