Lesson Planning
Non-fiction
English Year 3/4 Summer Explanations
Modern Technology
Introduce explanation texts using the entertaining Until I met Dudley. Use conjunctions to extend sentences and nouns and pronouns to write cohesively. Design and invent a new machine and clearly explain its purpose.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core: Read and explore explanations about modern technology
(suggested as 5 days)
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Text:
Until I met Dudley: How Everyday Things Really Work by Roger McGough
Optional Texts:
DK: First How Things Work Encyclopaedia
Any reference books about modern technology.
Unit 2 SPaG: Extend sentences using a wider range of conjunctions: funny machines
(suggested as 2 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Essential Text:
Until I met Dudley: How Everyday Things Really Work by Roger McGough
Unit 3 SPaG: Nouns, pronouns and precise language: digital technology
(suggested as 3 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Essential Texts:
Included in resources
Non-essential Texts:
DK: First How Things Work Encyclopaedia
Until I met Dudley: How Everyday Things Really Work by Roger McGough
Weblinks
Objects and Stories The Science Museum
Unit 4 Composition: Invent and write explanations for a new technology
(suggested as 5 days)
