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
Recap and recall
Is the keyboard a computer input or output? (An input.) How do you know this? What’s the difference between an input and an output? (An input is what goes in to the computer i.e typing the text, the output is what is shown on the screen.) What are the ‘home keys’? (F, D, S, and…
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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: 11th November, 2024
