Learning objectives/outcomes: England:NLS Y3, T3
S6: To investigate through reading and writing how words can signal time sequences e.g first, then, after, meanwhile, from, where. NC English KS2
Language structure d: the purposes and organisational features of paragraphs, and how ideas can be linked.
Additional information: There are four different diary stories included in this activity, which appear at random when you play. The stories are: A favour from a Drip, A family for lunch, Norman's lesson, A trip to the dentist. The texts for these stories are included in the list of resources. Megahops: A maximum of five megahops are awarded for this activity. If the player completes a story correctly first time, they will be awarded five megahops. On second and third attempts at fixing the text, they win three and one megahops repectively. Related activity information:
SEN information
Suitable for children with Cognition and Learning Needs including children with Specific Learning Difficulties and some children with Communication and Interaction needs. For some children the amount of text may be off-putting and they will need it read to them. Children can work in pairs to complete this. This activity has full sound. Text is read for children, which should ensure the activity can be undertaken by children who are not confident readers or who have difficulties with reading, thereby giving all children the opportunity to succeed at the activity and also gain a sense of independence.
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