Year 5/6 Britain since World War 2: Weeks 11-12 Week 1 Tuesday Week 1 Monday Objectives Text/Speaking/Listening Literacy Non-fiction: Plan 9 Instructions & explanations Word/Sentence Independent group activities Outcomes This plan links to Sessions 11 to 12a in Technological Lives Theme in Britain since World War 2 Topic. You will need to have the use of a computer suite or at least 4-6 computers for several days in the fortnight, as well as an online computer which can be projected and viewed by the whole class. Main focus: Read and Explain that during this plan chn will look Keep Y6s on carpet when Easy Medium/Hard Children can: at instructions for games, before using Chn work in groups of 4 to Chn return to tables and finish use instructions to Y5s go off to play the 1. Read and use their newly-gained knowledge to work on follow instructions and turning the instructions used play a game. instructions. games. instructions for new technologies play a card game (see plan in the main session into a Y6: Turn 2. Recognise and Point out that the verbs developed since WW2. Enlarge recount by changing the tense instructions into a resources). They can understand the use are in the imperative form instructions: how to play Sevens using of the verb e.g. turn- turned, recount by changing of the imperative choose which game to (bossy verbs) and this is cards. Study these. What do chn notice verb tense. verb. play, but they must follow deal- dealt. Encourage chn to present tense. Explain that about how these are laid out? Given in an discuss the sentences and verb Medium/Hard 5/7. Compare the instructions. Once if we were writing about order, bullet-pointed, sentences are endings etc. They will discuss different types of 3. Turn chn have mastered one having followed the fairly short, many ‘bossy’ verbs: ‘place’, information textsinstructions into a game, give them a new set with a talking partner before instructions and played the ‘play’, etc. Explain these are ‘imperative’ they write them down. Once identify the recount by of instructions and ask game (a recount) we would verbs – an imperative is a command. they have finished they may structure. changing the verb them to follow these to need to put the verbs in then follow the instructions to 6/7. Understand how Discuss why it is helpful to have ‘bossy’ tense. learn a new game. TD the past tense, e.g. We verbs and short clear sentences. Divide writers use moves here for 2nd half of play one of the games. TD dealt seven cards to each class into 3 teams. Deal out 7 cards to starts with Y6 different activity time player and then turned one each team and teacher! Play a little of structures. of the remaining cards face Plenary Sevens, demonstrating how we follow 6/10. Use varied up. Then we… etc. Model Discuss how easy it was to follow instructions to play a card instructions to play. If poss. show oral structures. turning the first few game. Which instructions were good? Could any of the card instructions on video jug (see link instructions into a recount instructions be improved? Take suggestions. below). in this way. Main focus: Return to features of instructions. What can Explain that you Easy/Medium/Hard Children can: chn remember? Chn tell a partner 3 diff found one of the Rotate chn round two activities: Word: prefixes 1. Recognise the features. Report back & discuss. Show chn an games impossible! Activity 1: Chn use the list of words provided (see plan Text: Make notes of main features of instructions tick list (plan resources). Have we Write impossible how to play a game. instructions resources) and match the prefix to the root word, using a on the f/c. 5/6. Know and use mentioned all these features? Then go to BBC dictionary to check if necessary. They then pick three of the 2. Know and use Under-line the prefixes- im. games site: prefixes: in, im. hardest words and write a sentence containing each one. 6/6. Spell familiar http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/play/index.s prefix: ‘im’. 3. Realise what To extend the Y6s they must write one complex sentence Explain that this words correctly. html. Allow chn time to play some games. instructions will be containing the 3 words, rather than 3 separate sentences! means ‘not’. 5/7. Compare Discuss what makes a good game. Give each needed to learn Activity 2: Chn play the games on the websites listed below Brainstorm other these plans (scroll down). They work in pairs, and choose one different types of child a Post it™ to write 1 idea and stick it on a how to play an ‘im’ words (p57 information textslarge sheet to refer to over the next 2 weeks. online game. game. They must make notes about: how to play it, tips for NLS Spelling identify structure. How do we find out how to play it (largely trial Hard playing well, typical scores… etc. TD as required Bank). Remind 6/7. Understand how & error). Look at the instructions for a game. 4. To write Plenary chn that ‘in’ also writers use different Are these good? Do they use any features we complex sentences. Chn compare their games and discuss which is the best. They means not. structures. have looked at? attempt to persuade others of their choice! © Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users Y5/6 BSWW2 N_F Plan 9 – Weeks 11 -12 Year 5/6 Britain since World War 2: Weeks 11-12 Week 1 Thursday Week 1 Wednesday Objectives Main focus: Plan and write instructions. 5/3. Understand ways to take the lead and support others in groups. 6/3. Understand ways to criticise constructively. 5/9. Adapt non-narrative forms to write instructions. 6/9. Select words using literary knowledge. 5/11. Adapt sentence construction. 6/11. Construct sentences in varied ways. Main focus: Write clear instructions. 5/7. Identify the structure. 6/7. Understand how writers use different structures. 5/9. Reflect independently and critically on writing-edit and improve it. 6/9. Set own challenges 5/11. Punctuate sentences correctly. 6/11. Use punctuation in complex sentences. Text/Speaking/Listening Literacy Non-fiction: Plan 9 Instructions & explanations Word/Sentence Independent group activities Outcomes Point out that using the Using Arty Towers, model Easy/Medium Hard internet to access a game writing instructions. Ask chn Chn need access to the computer games As Medium/Easy but has only been possible in to tell you how to lay these so they can work interactively, writing an this group must use recent years. Look at game out What do I need to write conjunctions and not instruction then checking that this is Arty Towers next? Brainstorm a list of numbers to sequence correct on the game. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc possible conjunctions to their instructions, e.g. Chn work in pairs. They pick a game that /art/smart/funandgames/. begin each instruction: first, First, next, lastly etc. they enjoyed playing yesterday or Arty Play this on an interactive then, next, after this, etc. They also make sure Towers. They work together to draft a screen, choosing a child to Ask Y6 to take the lead with they have included top really clear set of instructions as to how work the mouse! Discuss examples of these and tips for playing the to play this game. Recap features of how to play. What possible sentences that could instructions and how these should be game really well and instructions are required? follow. Encourage chn to use displayed them using phrased. Explain that today they will Discuss what instructions imperative verbs to start an appropriate and draft their instructions, tomorrow will were required for chn to their sentences. Using bullet clear layout. write them or word-process in ‘best’ learn to play some games points ask chn to discuss Plenary they tried out yes’day. each one with a partner, Ask chn to read out their instructions to the class without giving Explain that today we shall choose the clearest sentence away the name of the game or any of the characters. Can anyone pick a game and write the - explain why you have guess the game from the instructions? instructions for it. chosen that one. Rehearse the features of clear instructions, recap Easy/Medium Hard the tick list can the chn recall all of the items on the Explain to chn that they must finish writing As Easy/Medium but chn list? Review some of the game instructions on an their instructions today. They should reshould spend more time interactive screen. Focus on the sentence structure. write their drafts from yesterday into a checking through their Are the sentences on the whole short or long? Why? complete, well-presented finished copy. work. After independent (Because it is too confusing if there are lots of They need to be checking through their checking, teacher to words.) Why do they often begin with a verb? (It work very carefully for any mistakes and the speak to each child in the cuts out more words and makes it clear what you group and ask them to layout and presentation should be clear, have to do right from the start.) Have they used any explain and point out effective and very neat! When they think bullet points or paragraphing? Remind Y6 chn that some of the mistakes they have done this, if there is time they they must be using sequencing words to start each should swap with a partner and critique each they have found. Are instruction and collect some examples of these. there any they have other’s work, leaving any suggestions for Encourage chn to remember to check through their missed? TD improvement on a Post-it™ note and work by using these 3 points: swapping back. (i) Read aloud to oneself, pausing ONLY at full stops Plenary or commas – check punctuation; Ask some of the Hard group to demonstrate some of the mistakes they (ii) Check spellings of harder words; have found in their work. List most common ones to keep on display so chn (iii) Read aloud to a partner to check for sense! can check these in the future. © Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users Children can: 1. Recognise the features of good instructions. 2. Draft a set of clear instructions. Hard 3. Use conjunctions to begin each instruction. 4. Use some more advanced features of instructional writing e.g. tips. Children can: 1. Write clear instructions using imperative verbs and correct layout. 2. Edit and refine work. 3. Peer mark a piece of work, offering constructive criticism. Hard 4. Edit work concisely and accurately. Y5/6 BSWW2 N_F Plan 9 – Weeks 11 -12 Year 5/6 Britain since World War 2: Weeks 11-12 Week 1 Friday Objectives Main focus: Study layout and style of online instructions. 5/1. Present a spoken argument. 6/1. Use talk to explore ideas. 5/3. Take the lead and support others in groups. 6/3. Criticise constructively. 5/7. Identify the structure. 6/7. Understand how writers use different structures. Text/Speaking/Listening Literacy Non-fiction: Plan 9 Instructions & explanations Word/Sentence Look at instructions for downloading Music podcasts (see website list-BBC). Again point out that this a new way of listening to music! Look at this innovative approach to giving instructions – advantages/ disadvantages? Divide the class in two and ask one side to think of all the advantages and the other side to think of all the disadvantages. Report back, discuss and debate. Discuss layout of instructions – How are they different? Do they use the imperative verbs in the same way? What technical devices have they used because they are online rather than written on paper e.g. speech bubbles, use of images, dialogue approach. These instructions are written more as a conversation. Do chn think this is effective? Is there anything else missing from our tick list that these instructions don’t include? Are there any additional features that we could now add to the list? Independent group activities Outcomes Easy/Medium Hard Provide downloaded copies of Provide downloaded instructions for instructions for podcasts – the podcasts (plan resources) Ask chn in picture Xtra type and also the talking partners to discuss and regular ones issued on radio evaluate the instructions. They websites (plan resources). must highlight the most effective Explain that chn will evaluate features and discuss some of the these instructions against the bad points. Chn must then prepare a features list. First they must paragraph for a short presentation, discuss the good & bad points with examples, that sums up all of with a partner then using their their thoughts - How do they ideas fill in the evaluation compare? Which bits are good or sheet (plan resources). unclear? Plenary Ask some confident chn from the Hard group to read out their evaluation presentations of the instructions. WARN CHN TO BRING IN MOBILES FOR MONDAY’S LESSON Remind chn that mobile phones have been developed since WW2. © Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users Children can: 1. Study different types of instructions online. 2. Evaluate different styles of instructions. Hard 3. To prepare a short presentation and paragraph to evaluate instructions. Y5/6 BSWW2 N_F Plan 9 – Weeks 11 -12 Week 2 Tuesday Week 2 Monday Year 5/6 Britain since World War 2: Weeks 11-12 Literacy Non-fiction: Plan 9 Instructions & explanations Objectives Text/Speaking/Listening Word/Sentence Independent group activities Outcomes You will need mobile phones for this next session – preferably one between two chn for those that are not working on computers. Send messages home that chn can bring in mobiles and that they will be locked securely except during the lesson! Main focus: If possible bring in an instruction manual from a Easy/Medium/Hard Children can: mobile phone. Discuss how big it is and that it Rotate chn round two activities. Evaluate online 1. Study will probably never be read. What do we do if instructions. Activity 1: Provide each pair with a mobile phone! Chn look at paper instructions for different we have a problem? We might ask someone else 5/7. Identify the different features of a mobile phone (see plan resources). They see if they can work sets of or we might look it up in here by using the structure. instruction out how to use the alarm clock, the messaging or the tones settings! contents or index. Explain that this information 6/7. Understand how online. Activity 2: Chn work in pairs on the computers and look at the instructions for using writers use different is also available on the web and, if possible show the features of different aspects of a mobile phone. They explore different models 2. Compare an example. Look at instructions for using structures. online and on the Nokia site and the way the instructions are provided as short ‘flash movies’. different features of mobile phones online (see paper TD as required Nokia site – web address below plans). Discuss instructions. Plenary the layout and use of imperative verbs. Are Discuss how people in general learn how to use their mobile phone. Remind chn of the they clear and easy to understand? 3 most common strategies for learning a program on the computer: (1) Watching and copying someone; (2) trial & error; (3) asking a more experienced person questions. Main focus: Explain to chn that for the next 4 days the class will be split into Easy/Medium Medium/Hard Children can: 2 groups. Y5s will create a ‘Granny’s book of how to use your Arrange chn into small groups and reChn research blogs Y5 Plan clear 1. Discuss a mobile’ and the Y6s a ‘Granny’s guide to blogging’. Discuss the fact visit expectations of group work e.g. no using ICT suite and instructions. project in small that elderly people might find both blogging & mobile phones very bosses, all contributing, taking turns and downloaded copies Y6 Research groups, taking scary. Ask chn to give suggestions for why: they haven’t grown up listening to each others ideas etc. Chn of blog information. explanations. turns to speak with this technology, it’s fiddly, small screen/buttons etc. Because start planning booklet. Encourage chn to Provide chn with a 5/3. Plan and manage and listen. of this they need simple clear instructions. How can we do this? first brainstorm what is going to be in research sheet (see a group task over 2. Plan a (With pictures, small, clear steps (like podcasts instructions).) the booklet and how it is going to be laid time. Understand plan resources) to Granny’s book What will the pictures need to show? - Grannies using mobiles as out. Once they have decided, they start process of decision of how to use organise their well as helpful photos of mobile keypads/screens. Keep Y6s on the to think up the steps needed for basic making. your mobile. findings. Chn must mobile use and what pictures might 6/3. Criticise carpet to go through the features of a good explanation and their Hard discuss: illustrate these points. Which parts will constructively and 3. Plan a task. What is a blog? they have to make clearer, e.g. an respond to criticism. What is its purpose? Granny’s guide Now discuss the Y6 task of writing a Granny’s guide to blogging. enlarged key pad with labels describing 5/9. Adapt nonto blogging. How does it work? They will write a text which: (a) gives an explanation of what a the key’s functions, glossary with some narrative forms 4. To research Etc. blog is, what its purpose is, how it works, etc; (b) tells granny how technical terms? TD after Y6 input 6/7. Appraise a text explanation to produce her own blog! This text includes both explanation and quickly. texts. instruction. Remind chn of the features of explanations e.g. short Plenary clear sentences, causal connectives (NOT sequencing connectives), Ask groups to report back their ideas to the rest of the class. present tense verbs (NOT imperative verbs). Chn will begin today Praise the groups who have managed good group work. by researching their explanations. © Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users Y5/6 BSWW2 N_F Plan 9 – Weeks 11 -12 Week 2 Friday Week 2 Thursday Week 2 Wednesday Year 5/6 Britain since World War 2: Weeks 11-12 Objectives Main focus: Plan/write clear instructions. Y6 Plan a clear explanation. Literacy Non-fiction: Plan 9 Instructions & explanations Text/Speaking/Listening Word/Sentence Model how to create instructions. Teach this first How do we start our instruction Rehearse layout of sentences? Can any words be instructions. What needs to taken out to make more concise. be at the top? (Title) Discuss Let Y5s return to tables use of images. What makes images useful? (When they Y6s to rehearse the features of relate to the sentence, when a good explanation. Model how to plan, then draft their explanation they are clear.) How can we make our sentences clear & under headings e.g. What is a separate? (Bullet points/ blog? Why are they used? Who number points.) Can we uses them? Remind chn that this change the layout of text to explanation of blogging is make our instructions even intended for their granny so it clearer? (Speech bubbles.) needs to be simple and clear! Independent group activities Easy/Medium Hard Working together in their Allow chn to choose a talking groups chn begin to write partner. They discuss their the written part of their ideas and start to jot down 5/11. Adapt sentence instructions selecting some notes as they talk. Once construction to different suitable/appropriate style they have got some good ideas text-types, and readers. (speech bubbles/captions they can begin to draft their 6/11. Express subtle /text labels). Encourage explanations taking into distinctions of meaning. chn to discuss sentences account the features and 5/9. Adapt non-narrative orally first before deciding headings discussed in the first forms. 6/9. Select words & to write them down. TD part of the lesson. language drawing on their Plenary knowledge. Some chn can word-process their instructions so that they 5&6/12. Use ICT programs to present texts. can then select the appropriate font/style. Main focus: Y5 Create images to Rehearse First ask chn to brainstorm as Easy/Medium Hard notion of many features of instructions as Divide & take turns to use Chn start writing their instructions match instructions. AUDIENCE – they can remember in 3 min & computers to search for, on ‘A Granny’s guide to blogging’. Y6 Plan/write clear instructions. 5/7. Distinguish between everyday Who are we note on w/bs. They get a point for select and download images. Remind chn of their audience & why use of words & subject-specific use. writing for? each correct one! Take feedback 2nd group to draw diagrams they must bear this in mind when 6/7. Understand how structures can What is & record on f/c. Rehearse use of or pictures they will need. writing - must be clear and explain create coherence and impact. special about pictures & images – function is to Allow chn time to organise how they could create their own blog. 5/10. Experiment with order of our audience reassure/create a feel factor (as their images and discuss Stress how important the layout will sections. of grannies? on podcast instructions) and to which ones will be best to be in making the instructions easy to 6/10. Use varied structures to The topic is help by showing a screen or a key use. Adult support understand. TD organise text coherently. prob strange pad. Remind how, when following a Plenary 5/11. Adapt sentence construction. and scary, so recipe it is good to know what 6/11. Express distinctions of Remind chn of AUDIENCE and ask them in their groups to come up meaning. need food will look like at the end! with one idea to keep in mind when writing their booklets. They note reassurance. it on a Post it™ and stick this on f/c to remind them. Main focus: Publish clear Discuss final presentation of our booklets. Easy/Medium Medium/Hard Chn finish booklets- making sure that they Show some good examples so far. Ask chn to Chn finish their booklets: instructions/explanations. have an explanatory part first and then the 5/9. Reflect critically on say why you have picked those - encourage chn Instructions for Grannies. They writing- edit/improve it. instructions. At the end of the booklet they to refer to reader/audience, clear, relevant end the booklet with the section 6/9. Set own challenges can include a section with the title – ‘tips’ to pictures, simple text, clear and easy to read – ‘tips’ to help Grannies get the 5/9. Create multi-layered help Grannies to create the perfect blog! layout. Discuss/model any common problems you most use out of a mobile phone! texts. have noticed with their presentation /layouts. Plenary 6/9. Integrate words/images. Explain that today will be the last time to edit Publish and display chn’s booklets. Perhaps one or two of the chn would like to trial 5&6/12. Use a range of ICT these on their own Grannies/Granddads! and refine their booklets. programs. Outcomes Children can: 1. Write instructions in a chosen style. 2. Select an appropriate layout. Hard 3. To discuss and plan a clear explanation text. Children can: 1. Select and produce images to match written instructions. 2. Maintain a sense of audience. Hard 3. Plan/write a clear set of instructions. Children can: 1. Complete instructions, using words and images. Hard 2. Complete explanations & instructions. Scroll down for Success Criteria and websites © Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users Y5/6 BSWW2 N_F Plan 9 – Weeks 11 -12 Year 5/6 Britain since World War 2: Weeks 11-12 Literacy Non-fiction: Plan 9 Instructions & explanations Success criteria for the plan – these should be selected & adjusted to match the specific needs of the class being taught. Easy Medium Hard Read and use instructions. Begin to recognise and understand the use of the imperative verb. Recognise some of the main features of instructions. With some support, know and use some prefixes ‘in’ and ‘im’. Start to realise what instructions will be needed to learn how to play an online game. Begin to draft a set of instructions. With support, write a set of instructions using correct layout and some imperative verbs. Edit and refine their work also by peer marking a piece of work, offering some constructive criticism. Look at different types of instruction online and begin to evaluate different styles of instruction using a writing frame. Compare online and paper instructions. Discuss a project in small groups, taking turns to speak and listen. With some support, begin to plan a Granny’s book of how to use your mobile. Select and produce images to match written instructions. Begin to show some awareness of a sense of audience. Complete their booklets of instructions, using words and images. Read and use instructions. Recognise and understand the use of the imperative verb. Turn instructions into a recount by changing the verb tense. Recognise most of the main features of instructions. Know and use prefixes ‘in’ and ‘im’. Realise what instructions will be needed to learn how to play an online game. Draft a set of clear instructions. Write a set of clear instructions using correct layout and imperative verbs. Edit and refine their work also by peer marking a piece of work, offering constructive criticism. Study different types of instruction online and evaluate different styles of instruction. Compare online and paper instructions. Discuss a project in small groups, taking turns to speak and listen. Plan a Granny’s book of how to use your mobile. And write instructions in a chosen style with an appropriate layout. Select and produce images to match written instructions. Maintain a sense of audience. Complete their booklets of instructions, using words and images. Read and use instructions confidently and independently. Recognise and understand the use of the imperative verb. Turn instructions into a recount by changing the verb tense. Recognise all of the main features of instructions. Know, use and spell correctly words with the prefixes ‘in’ and ‘im’. Write complex sentences including these. Realise what instructions will be needed to learn how to play an online game. Draft a set of clear instructions and use conjunctions to begin each instruction. Use some more advanced features of instructional writing e.g. tips. Write a set of clear instructions using correct layout and imperative verbs. Edit work concisely and accurately. To prepare a short presentation and paragraph to evaluate instructions. Compare online and paper instructions. Plan a Granny’s guide to blogging. To research explanation texts. To discuss and plan a clear explanation text. Plan and write a clear set of instructions, maintaining a sense of audience. Complete their booklets of explanations and instructions. Websites Card game video instructions - a bit of fun! http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-play-snap Podcast instructions – click on What is a podcast? Version with pictures and some lively language! http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/podcast/ And for the text version http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/waystolisten/podcasts/guide/ © Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users Y5/6 BSWW2 N_F Plan 9 – Weeks 11 -12 Year 5/6 Britain since World War 2: Weeks 11-12 Literacy Non-fiction: Plan 9 Instructions & explanations For oral instructions - http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-find-and-download-a-podcast-2 What is a blog - http://www.blogger.com/tour_start.g How to make a blog - http://computer.howstuffworks.com/blog2.htm How to create a blog (video demonstration) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY What is a blog (printable article) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/askbruce/articles/browse/blogging_1.shtml How to start up a blog (video) - http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-set-up-your-own-blog Games – choice of games to play online: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/play/index.shtml Click on Arty Towers here http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/art/smart/funandgames/ How to use a mobile phone – go on the NOKIA site and choose a mobile then click on Interactive demonstrations http://www.nokia.co.uk/A4222069 The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’) have been checked by Hamilton Trust and to the best of Hamilton Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links, changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use. Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links. © Original plan copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users Y5/6 BSWW2 N_F Plan 9 – Weeks 11 -12