ICT at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 4)

• recognise that newspapers use a variety of written and visual effects

• use font sizes and effects appropriately

• use cut and paste to reorder text
• produce a coherent sequence of events

• edit text

• use spellcheck but recognise that spellcheck is an aid, rather than a substitute for being able to spell

• recognise that ICT can automate manual processes
• recognise some of the advantages and disadvantages of automating manual processes

• organise and reorganise text on screen
• use appropriate techniques to ensure that their writing is clear, well presented and free of errors