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QCA

ICT at key stage 3    (Year 7)

Unit 3: Processing text and images
Section 2: Activity 1 (2)

QCA

Objectives

Children should learn:
  • that newspapers use layouts that provide a recognised 'style'
  • to identify key information

Activities

Outcomes

Children:
  • Ask pupils to prepare an analysis of the main criteria behind the layout of newspapers and other publications through discussion and comparison of different styles. The following must be included: headings; subheadings; body text; columns; boxes; graphics; fonts; and font size.
  • Ask pupils to identify the main points in each paragraph of a newspaper story and explain how to follow the sequence of ideas being described.
  • describe a variety of newspaper 'styles' based on a few key elements of design and layout
  • identify the key information contained in newspaper text

Points to note

  • Links with local newspapers could be used here to enhance the learning experience.

Sections in this unit

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1. Activity 1 (1)
2. Activity 1 (2)
3. Activity 1 (3)
4. Activity 2 (1)
5. Activity 2 (2)
6. Activity 2 (3)
7. Activity 3 (1)
8. Activity 3 (2)
9. Activity 4 (1)
10. Activity 4 (2)
11. Activity 5