Choosing how to message
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can choose the most suitable way of sending a message based on why I am sending it.
Key learning points
- The most appropriate way to send a message can be different each time.
- The way we choose to send a message depends on who is receiving it.
- The way a message is sent can change its meaning.
Keywords
Audience - the group of people something is designed for
Suitable - right for the situation
Common misconception
There is only one correct way to send a message.
Different messages need to be sent in different ways, depending on the situation and the person receiving the message.
Teacher tip
Use familiar classroom situations to help pupils decide how to send messages.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a message?
Q2.Which of these is a digital message?
Q3.Which message could be seen later?
Q4.Which message might use pictures instead of words?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which sentence is correct?
Q2.The person a message is for is called the ...
Q3.Which is the most suitable way to ask a teacher for help in class?
Q4.Why might the same message need to be sent in different ways?
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