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What is this resource and how do I use it?
Victor FrankenTwinkl’s Crazy Sentence Machine is designed to help young children understand the
basic concepts of ‘value’ and ‘variable’ in terms of computer coding. Just follow the instructions and
you’ll end up with a crazy jumble of sentences that will show how important these elements are to
a program!
What skills does this practise? Further Activity Ideas and Suggestions
Children as young as two are old enough to be introduced
Computer Coding
to the basics of coding and other skills that are essential for

Problem-Solving working with computers, such as problem-solving and lateral

thinking. Check out our Understand Technology category for
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 Victor FrankenTwinkl’s
Crazy Sentence Machine
a variable stores information given in coding that can change. This can
sometimes affect the outcome.

A value is stored within a variable.

Think of a big saucepan full of different

ingredients. The saucepan is the variable while
each ingredient is a value.
Twinkl’s wacky scientist, Victor FrankenTwinkl, has
created a crazy sentence machine to show you how
a value can change the meaning of a code - just like
words in a sentence - but he needs your help!

You will need:

• print out of Machine Parts, the
Values and the Sentence Sheets
• three containers (paper cups
would work perfectly)
• scissors

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 Instructions:

1. Cut out the Machine Parts

attached and stick one to each
of your three containers.
2. Cut out all the individual Values and
fold them up so you can’t read them.
3. Place all the Values in their
corresponding cups - they should
be separated according to colour.
4. Take it in turns to pull a value
out of each cup in the correct
order (blue, red, yellow) and then
write them on the sentence sheets
included in this resource. What
crazy sentences does Victor
FrankenTwinkl’s coding
machine come up with?

Challenge Area:
• What happens if you mix up the values and put them in the
wrong part of the machine? What happens to the sentences at
the end? How do you think this may affect a computer code?
• Try writing your own values for each section. What sentences
do you end up with? Do they make sense? If they were
part of a computer code do you think it would work?

Some ingredients and/or materials used might cause allergic reactions or health problems. You should ensure that you are fully aware of the allergies and
health conditions of those taking part. If you have any concerns about your own or somebody else’s health or wellbeing, always speak to a qualified health
professional. Activities listed within the resource should always be supervised by an appropriate adult. Children should be supervised when using sharp
items such as scissors or other tools. Please make sure you are aware that children may put craft items into their mouths, and that they should wash their
hands afterwards. By using this resource, you acknowledge that it is the responsibility of supervising adults to ensure the safety of children in their care
and that we will accept no liability as a result of the activity.

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