Year 4 · Autumn 2 · Week 10 of 30

Mini-project: a report

Objective I can produce a clear, structured report.

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Apps WordGoogle DocsPages

Suggested 30-minute plan

A shape to adapt — not a script. Reorder, extend or trim to suit your class.

Connect5 min

Recap last week and share today’s goal: “I can produce a clear, structured report.”. Show a quick example of mini-project: a report to hook interest and check what pupils already know.
Teach & model8 min

Model the key steps on the board using WordGoogle DocsPages. Think aloud, name the buttons and menus, and show one common mistake and how to fix it.
Practise13 min

Pupils work on today’s task — mini-project: a report — using WordGoogle DocsPages. Use the prepared materials: Report template with headings; topic notes and facts. Circulate, prompt against the success criteria, and pair finishers with pupils who need support.
Review & reflect4 min

Pupils check their work against the “I can…” objective, save and tidy up, then share one thing that went well and one to improve. Preview next week.

Adapting for your class

Support

Pre-open the app and any files, give a printed step-by-step, and pair with a confident partner. Keep the focus on the core “I can…”.

Challenge

Ask pupils to add an extra feature, explain the steps back to the class, or help a partner who is stuck.