LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

Objective 2.08

Use menu/tool bar functions (e.g., font size/style, line spacing) to format and change the appearance of word processing documents as a class/group. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Resources aligned to this objective

Faces Tell Feelings - Part 5 - Typefaces
Students will study various typefaces in terms of their line quality and shape. Then they will use various editing functions in a word processor to create a text document whose typefaces "show" a particular emotion.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education and Computer Technology Skills)
By Susan Wenzel Getter.
Mystery Message Word Processing
Students learn basic word processing skills and eventually reveal a "Mystery Message."
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Computer Technology Skills)
By Mary Rizzo.
Search for Synonyms: A Thesaurus Lesson
Students will expand their vocabulary and learn the advantages of using a Thesaurus. Students will edit and enrich personal writing samples using both print and online Thesauri.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills)
By Erin Bradfeldt and Joan Milliken.
Spell Check - What a Tool!
Students, through guided practice, become familiar with how a spell check program works and learn to use it effectively. They will then be able to use it independently as they word process on their own.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–5 Computer Technology Skills)
By Mary Rizzo.
Spring Cinquain Poems
Students will review parts of speech by learning what a cinquain poem is and then writing and typing a Spring cinquain.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills)
By Jennifer Williams.