LEARN NC

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

Goal 3

The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.

Objective 3.10

Select and use WP/DTP features/functions to design, format, and publish assignments/products. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Resources aligned to this objective

Integrated Unit on South America
This lesson includes information concerning database operations, word processing, desktop publishing, and spreadsheet formatting. Students will solve math problems.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, English Language Development, and Mathematics)
By DPI Integration Strategies.
Pattern Writing Using Nouns and Adjectives
In this lesson plan, students will think and write creatively using nouns and adjectives. They will experience all phases of the writing process.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills)
By Susan Craver.
Toward computer literacy in the ESL classroom: An introduction To formatting
Word Processing software is used to create and print documents. English as a second language middle school students (with an intermediate level of English proficiency) will be introduced to the advantages of word processing with emphasis on text formatting features in Microsoft Works. Both independent and group work is included in the activities.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Computer Technology Skills)
By Milena Dolezel.

Lesson plans on the web

Choose your own adventure: A Hypertext writing experience
In this lesson that focuses on reading and writing, students discuss various stories and plan their own adventure story. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
Conservation
The purpose of this unit is to illustrate the ways that our actions can affect the health of coral reefs, directly and indirectly. Lesson seven in a series of seven. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills)
Provider: NOAA Coral Reef Watch
E-pals around the world
Helps teachers select e-pals for their students and develop real-life writing and learning experiences for them. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills)
Provider: IRA/NCTE