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  7. Lesson 4: Transitions and text

Learning objective

  • To add text and transitions to a video.

Success criteria

  • I can add text to my video.
  • I can
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National curriculum

Computing

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Design,
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Cross-curricular links

English

Reading – comprehension

Pupils should be

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Fact Tennis and allow time for a paired discussion.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should watch the WeVideo- Transitions and WeVideo- Motion and static text videos; could work with a limited number of transitions, sounds and images to help them achieve a finished piece.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should include multiple transitions and text on screen.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: adding text to their trailer and

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Vocabulary definitions

  • cross blur

    A transition effect where one clip fades out while the next clip fades in with a blur effect.

  • cross fade

    A transition effect where one clip fades out while the next clip fades in, creating a smooth and gradual transition.

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In this unit

Assessment - Y3: Video trailers (Option 1)

Lesson 1: Planning a book trailer

Lesson 2: Filming

Lesson 3: Editing the trailer

Lesson 4: Transitions and text

Lesson 5: Video reviews

Originally created by:

Cat Lamin

Computing specialist

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Cat is a former primary school teacher with 12 years of teaching experience. She has a passion for coding and computer science and specialises in supporting teachers who are getting started on their journey into using technology in the classroom. In 2017 she…
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team

Last update: 30th December, 2025

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