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Word Processing Can Be Lots of Font!
Explore the basic functions of word processing programs. Young computer users practice deleting, inserting, and changing text. They experience using computer functions as they copy a required poem and complete various computer exercises....
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Inserting Text - Word Processing Lesson Plan
Upper graders practice the skills of inserting text and images into a word document. After a demonstration, students are allowed to practice at their own computer station. At the end of the lesson, examples of the documents produced are...
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Microsoft Computer Applications
From creating and editing workbooks in Microsoft Excel to designing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and documents in Microsoft Word, this is your one-stop, must-have resource for lessons on Microsoft Office (2010).
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Keyboarding - Word Processing Skills Relay
Students play relay game to practice word processing skills.
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Fix It
Word processing practice and vocabulary blend with proofreading in a multi-purpose lesson that makes excellent use of an hour in the computer lab. Learners edit the grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors in a given paragraph (not...
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Deciphering Word Problems in Order to Write Equations
Help young mathematicians crack the code of word problems with this three-lesson series on problem solving. Walking students step-by-step through the process of identifying key information, creating algebraic equations, and finally...
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Introducing Microsoft Word
Pupils explore Microsoft Word. In this technology lesson plan, students discover the basic word processing commands. Pupils enter and change text within the word document.
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MS Word Skills Assessment
Students are assessed on their use of the Microsoft Word program. In this word processing assessment, students are asked to complete a list of tasks in the Microsoft Word program to determine their knowledge of the program.
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Teaching Writing on a Computer
Walk your young writers through the basics of typing and saving their work on a computer. Step-by-step instructions not only help you prepare classroom computers for this exercise but also provide specific instructions so that class...
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Editing a Document in Microsoft Word
Pupils explore how to edit a document in Microsoft Word.
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Grammar
Students practice correct grammar by completing exercises and using word processing utilities.
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Altering Text Size, Color, and Font
Students explore computer text. In this word processing and computer lesson, students practice changing color, font, and the size of their text with guided instruction from the teacher.
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Computer Enhanced Instruction
Eighth graders complete several computer skill lessons. In this computer skills lesson, 8th graders complete word processing, keyboarding, electronic research, and a PowerPoint presentation.
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Keyboard Spelling Practice
After teaching kids the hand placement generally used for typing, give them a short list of common words to practice with. They type tight, light, sight, night, bright, and fight as fast and accurate as possible.
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Word Processing/Spell Checking
Students practice typing historical document that contains intentional spelling errors, and use spell checking assistant to correct errors before printing final document.
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Inserting Tables
Students practice creating tables using Microsoft Word. They insert tables into Microsoft Word pages to create calendars complete with images. Step by step instruction pages are provided for student use.
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Word Processing Tutorial
Students use a website to show them how to perform certain tasks on the computer. They access the tutorial by opening the website link and read the directions aloud. They then practice the steps indicated on the tutorial, repeating steps...
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
Second graders elaborate on the classroom writing practices. They locate the various parts of the keyboard such as, space bar, shift key, delete key, etc. They also type a short piece of writing on a word processor. This is a teacher...
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Ecology
Sixth graders identify the steps of the different cycles of matter, while learning to use WP utilities.
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Learning Number Words
Students practice saying their numbers and identifying the words. They use whole numbers and decimals to practice grouping numbers into different categories. They write the word of the number they are shown.
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The Earth's Interior
Eighth graders identify the layers of the Earth's interior, while learning to use WP utilities.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
Mix up your writing lessons by having kids look at recent newspaper articles instead of their own work. They work in pairs and rewrite sports news articles using synonyms and antonyms for a set number of words. Then they share their work...
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Table This!
Students create a table in Microsoft Word. In this word processing instructional activity, students create a table in Microsoft Word. They fill this table in as if it were a BINGO card, but they use their vocabulary words instead of...