Using Scratch to

Tell a Story

Prior Learning

• Children have previously written a plan for an adventure story with a characters they have created themselves. This has been done using a story hill.

• They have written descriptions of their characters.

• They have a description of the setting.

•Children have had an introductory lesson to scratch.

Lesson 1

L.O: To use your description of a setting to create a background on Scratch.

Children could use their setting description to create a background on Scratch.

Differentiation: Higher ability – Could use their partner’s

description to create the background. This could be a form of peer assessment. (Assessing detail).

Lesson 2

L.O: To create a Sprite character using Scratch.

Children will use their character descriptions to create their Sprite.

Differentiation: Same as previous lesson.

Lesson 3 (Depth Study)

L.O: To make your character/sprite move or speak.

Children use their prior learning and Scratch cards to make their character respond.

Differentiation: Some children may manage to make their

Sprite move and speak.

Lesson 4L.O: To tell your story using Scratch as an

aid.

Put the children into groups of 3 / 4 and get them to tell their stories to each other using Scratch.

This could be filmed as a speaking and listening assessment.