Message makers
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Why this why now
At this stage, pupils are developing spoken language, early reading and social interaction skills. This unit builds on everyday communication experiences and supports the development of appropriate vocabulary drawn from English. It prepares pupils to use technology purposefully in later years by understanding that messages can be shared in different ways and that choices affect others.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can follow simple spoken instructions
- Pupils can talk about ways people share ideas and messages
- Pupils can recognise everyday technology at home or school
Why this why now
At this stage, pupils are developing spoken language, early reading and social interaction skills. This unit builds on everyday communication experiences and supports the development of appropriate vocabulary drawn from English. It prepares pupils to use technology purposefully in later years by understanding that messages can be shared in different ways and that choices affect others.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can follow simple spoken instructions
- Pupils can talk about ways people share ideas and messages
- Pupils can recognise everyday technology at home or school
Message makers
Pupils explore how people communicate, comparing face-to-face and digital methods. They use sounds, images, symbols and simple words to share messages, practise early phonics and learn how technology can send messages instantly or be responded to later in a more considered way.
6 lessons in unit
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