Word Processing Lesson Plans

Students are introduced to the skills needed to complete a word processing assignment. In groups, they identify the reasons why it is important to communicate in different situations and participate in role-playing exercises. They complete a pre- and post-test to discover the techniques they have acquired.

Students explore the uses of different word processing functions as they manipulate the tongue-in-cheek poem "Ode to Spellchecker". They practice copying, pasting, saving, font changes, inserting and other basic word-processing operations.

Third graders compose Valentine poems. In this holiday lesson, 3rd graders read the book Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink and discuss the story. Students compose poems and use a word processing program to publish them.

Students practice basic word processing skills and eventually reveal a Mystery Message. They utilize basic word processing skills including spacing, use of capitals, deleting/replacing text, cut, copy, and paste.

Students explore the basic functions of word processing programs. They practice deleting, inserting, and changing text. Students experience using computer functions as they copy a required poem and complete computer exercises.

Second graders publish a final copy of a book report using word processing software. They view the How To Write a Book Report website, follow step-by-step directions to type in their book report, and publish a final copy.

Students demonstrate basic knowledge and application of hardware, software, and Internet use. They explore eight word processing activities presented in Corel WordPerfect format with answer keys. Four of the eight activities focus on Health Science topics and occupations.

Third graders practice while in the computer lab mastering how to utilize Microsoft Word and word processing. They produce a Microsoft Word All About Me document after viewing a video on the main purposes of using a word processor.

Students play relay game to practice word processing skills.

Learners explore erosion. In this erosion lesson, students research the rainforest and how erosion is occuring there. Learners gather data and use word processing programs to present to the class. Students also compare and contrast their data.