Learning objective
- To understand how we communicate with technology.
Success criteria
- I can discuss
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
English
Writing – composition
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Questions What is a computer network? (A group or system of interconnected devices.) What is a router? (A device that provides internet access to a network.) What is ‘The Cloud’? (Data and files are stored and accessed on servers via the internet.) How do most households access the internet? (Via a phone line.)
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Resource: Email model for support.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should think about the language and tone of voice depending on the recipient.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: taking part in discussions
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Vocabulary definitions
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email
Electronic mail which allows people to send messages and files from one account to another over a network.
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inbox
A secure, private place where emails are stored.
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In this unit
Assessment - Computing Y3: Emailing
Lesson 1: Communicating with technology
Lesson 2: Sending an email
Lesson 3: Adding attachments
Lesson 4: Be kind online
Lesson 5: Fake emails
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 13th November, 2025
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