Last updated: 15 Nov 2007
Writing links between QCA schemes of work and NLS writing objectives
Year 4
The QCA schemes of work for Design and Technology at Y4 are 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E.
The mapping shown below is based on writing activities suggested in the units that directly relate to NLS non-fiction objectives. The units also offer other opportunities for purposeful writing.
Y4 TERM 1 |
QCA schemes of work: DT |
NLS writing objectives |
Unit 4A. Money containers
Design and make a money container for themselves or someone else.
Writing activity identified in the unit:
Ask the children to write a simple action plan. |
NLS non-fiction text focus: instructions
T25 to write clear instructions
T26 to improve the cohesion of written instructions…
S1 to re-read own writing to check for grammatical sense… and accuracy
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Unit 4B. Storybooks
Design and make a storybook that has moving parts for a particular purpose.
Writing activity identified in the unit:
The children should make an outline plan with drawing or writing to show who will do each task and the order in which they intend to make the book.
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Y4 TERM 2 |
QCA schemes of work: DT |
NLS writing objectives |
Unit 4A. Money containers
Design and make a money container for themselves or someone else.
Writing activity identified in the unit:
Ask the children to draw up a simple design specification, eg it must be small, keep the money safe, and have compartments. Ask them to put the list of points in order with the most important ones coming first. |
NLS non-fiction text focus: explanation
T21 to make short notes
T22 to fill out brief notes into connected prose
T23 to collect information from a variety of sources and present it in one simple format, eg wall chart, labelled diagram
T24 to improve the cohesion of written explanations through paragraphing and the use of link phrases and organisational devices such as sub-headings and numbering |
