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Lesson 2: Syntax rules

Exploring how syntax works in Python by spotting, fixing and understanding errors.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will create a mind map to help them remember what they learnt about the similarities and differences between block coding and Python in the previous lesson. Hand out whiteboards and pens (one each) and display the Presentation: Mind map. Read the slide aloud and allow time for the children to complete the activity.

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