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Learning objective

  • To plan and create a website.

Success criteria

  • I can plan a website in
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National curriculum

Computing

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Understand
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Cross-curricular links

English

Writing – Composition

Plan their writing

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Explain that the children will work to unscramble key vocabulary from the previous lesson. Display the Presentation: Anagrams and hand out whiteboards and pens. Explain the task to the children and ask them to write the correct word on their whiteboards.

Learning objective

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Differentiation and assessment

Pupils needing extra support

Should be given headings for their website based on the chosen topic and can use the Resource: Getting to know Microsoft Sway sheet to refer back to.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should use as many relevant features as possible in their website as well as including a range of media. 

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: creating a clear plan

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Vocabulary definitions

  • create

    To make something.

  • design

    To make, draw or write plans for something.

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In this unit

Assessment - Computing Y4: Website design

Lesson 1: Getting to know Microsoft Sway

Lesson 2: Book review webpage

Lesson 3: Adding features

Lesson 4: Planning my website

Lesson 5: Creating my website

Originally created by:

Sarah Vaughan

Computing specialist

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Sarah has 13 years of experience teaching in a primary school and leading computing.   She now works as a Subject Matter Expert for the NCCE across the East Midlands. In this role, she supports primary schools with bespoke training to develop and…
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team

Last update: 29th December, 2025

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