Creating a story in ScratchYear 8 Scheme of Work

Using Scratch for Literacy

November 2012

Create a story in Scratch for a young audience (fairy tale, historical event, scientific event/discovery)

Develop language and literacy skills in English by using computer resources

To develop this idea to create a story and be able to dominate other schools and even the WORLD!!!

To be famous superstar in Scratch To complete in 6 weeks (started 8 Nov, to

finish 20 Dec)

Objective

Be able to include backgrounds Be able to change to different backgrounds Be able to introduce speech bubbles

Prior learning

Using the template provided, create a storyboard with the following: 5-10 different slides Different characters (collect images) Different scenes backgrounds (collect images) Sound effects, soundtrack, sound commentary Other sprites (buildings, trees, clouds, etc.

(collect images) Approximate timings Synopsis (Story)

Lesson 1

Import backgrounds (STAGE) from the Scratch

library Learn how to import backgrounds from the

internet into Scratch Import Sprites from the Scratch library Create characters (SPRITES) from within

Scratch using the Editing tools Learn how to import images from the internet

and turn them into Scratch Sprites

Lesson 2

Ensure all backgrounds are imported Learn how to add script to the stage Use relevant scripts to change the background Understand the importance of timing in a

story, and use the Wait command to keep backgrounds in place

Lesson 3 – Programming for backgrounds

Start building the story by introducing sprites Understand that sprites have different scripts

attached to them Use the Show/Hide commands to make sprites

appear or vanish at the right times in the story Learn how to move/walk sprites Understand the importance of speech in a

story and learn how to introduce speech bubbles in scratch

Lesson 4 – Programming for characters

Finish all movement and speech commands in

your story Check the timings of your story and ensure

text can easily be read Introduce sound effects and background music

where relevant Write a brief explanation of your story within

Scratch

Lesson 5

Use test plan checklist for Peer assessment Look for any things that could be improved

from a programming perspective Look for things that could be improved from a

literacy perspective Change errors (spelling / punctuation) in your

own project

Lesson 6