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QCA

ICT at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 4)

Unit 4A: Writing for different audiences

QCA

Objectives

Section 1: SETTING THE SCENE
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that newspapers use a variety of presentation techniques and written effects to communicate messages

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Section 2: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • technique: to alter font size and use effects to indicate relative importance

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Section 3: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that ICT can be used to reorganise text to make its meaning clearer
  • technique: to use cut and paste to reorder a piece of text

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Section 4: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that ICT can be used to amend text
  • technique: to delete, insert and replace text to improve clarity and create mood

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Section 5: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that ICT can be used to correct mistakes
  • technique: to use spellcheck

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Section 6: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that ICT can be used to automate the amendment of text
  • technique: to amend text using find and replace

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Section 7: INTEGRATED TASK
Children should learn:
  • to use ICT to organise, reorganise and analyse ideas and information
  • to edit text and use a variety of presentation techniques

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Sections in this unit

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1. SETTING THE SCENE
2. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
3. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
4. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
5. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
6. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
7. INTEGRATED TASK