Last updated: 15 Nov 2007
Writing links between QCA schemes of work and NLS writing objectives
Year 5
The QCA schemes of work for Design and Technology at Y5 are 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D.
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.
Writing links can be mapped for QCA Design and Technology units 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D.
Y5 TERM 1 |
QCA schemes of work: DT |
NLS writing objectives |
Unit 5A. Musical instruments
Design and make a musical instrument to accompany a performance.
Writing activity identified in the unit:
Encourage them to put their ideas on paper in a way which others will understand, to list materials and other resources, and to set out a proposed sequence of work.
NB The same writing activity also occurs in units 5B, 5C, 5D and can be linked to the same NLS objectives. |
NLS non-fiction text focus: instructions
T23 to discuss the purpose of note-taking and how this influences the nature of notes made
T26 to make notes for different purposes
T25 to write instructional texts and test them out
T27 to use simple abbreviations in note-taking
S3 to discuss, proof-read and edit own writing for clarity and correctness
S4 to adapt writing for different readers and purposes |
Y5 TERM 2 |
QCA schemes of work: DT |
NLS writing objectives |
Unit 5B. Bread
Design and make a new bread product for a specific occasion or person.
Writing activity identified in the unit:
Ask them to draw up a simple specification identifying the type of bread product, how it might be used and the criteria for evaluation. |
NLS non-fiction text focus: reports
T21 to convert personal notes into notes for others to read
T22 to plan, compose, edit and refine short non-chronological reports and explanatory texts
T23 to record and acknowledge sources in their own writing
T24 to evaluate their work
S3 to understand how writing can be adapted for different audiences and purposes |
Y5 TERM 2 |
QCA schemes of work: DT |
NLS writing objectives |
Unit 5A. Musical instruments
Children should learn:
to relate the way things work to their intended purpose, how materials and components have been used, people's needs, and what users say about them.
Writing activity identified in the unit:
Ask the children to research more information from different sources e.g. books, CD-ROM, Internet. |
NLS non-fiction text focus: explanation
T21 to convert personal notes into notes for others to read
T22 to plan, compose, edit and refine short non-chronological reports and explanatory texts
T23 to record and acknowledge sources in their own writing
T24 to evaluate their work
S3 to understand how writing can be adapted for different audiences and purposes |
