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 features (e.g., print preview, Spell Check, thesaurus) to edit and make corrections to documents as a class/group activity. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Resources aligned to this objective

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.
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.
The zoo is coming, the zoo is coming
The zoo is coming is a lesson that will give students an opportunity to write a letter to a fictional governor about the pros and cons of having a zoo come to their town.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Science)
By Steven Sather.