**Lesson Plan: Introduction to Word Processing Packages**
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1
**Subject:** Information Communication Technology (ICT)
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Lesson Topic:** Introduction to Word Processing Packages
**Learning Objectives:**
1. Understand what word processing packages are and their importance.
2. Identify common word processing software.
3. Navigate the interface of a commonly used word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word).
4. Perform basic functions such as creating, editing, saving, and printing documents.
**Materials Needed:**
- Computers with word processing software installed (preferably Microsoft Word)
- Projector and screen (or interactive whiteboard)
- Sample documents for demonstration
- Handouts with a summary of key points
**Lesson Plan:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Attendance Check (2 minutes):** Welcome students and take attendance.
- **Warm-up Discussion (3 minutes):** Ask students if they have ever used software to type documents and what software they used.
- **Learning Objectives Overview (2 minutes):** Inform the students what they will learn by the end of the lesson.
- **Introduction to Word Processing (3 minutes):** Briefly explain the concept of word processing packages and their significance in various fields such as education, business, and personal use.
**2. Presentation (20 minutes)**
- **Types of Word Processing Software (5 minutes):** Discuss common word processing software (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer) and their features.
- **Interface Demonstration (10 minutes):** Using a projector, demonstrate the main components of Microsoft Word:
- The Ribbon
- Tabs and Groups (File, Home, Insert, etc.)
- Quick Access Toolbar
- Document Area
- Status Bar
- **Basic Functions (5 minutes):** Show how to:
- Create a new document
- Edit text (font styles, sizes, colors, etc.)
- Save a document (introduce the shortcut Ctrl + S)
- Print a document (introduce the shortcut Ctrl + P)
**3. Guided Practice (15 minutes)**
- **Hands-on Activity (15 minutes):**
1. Instruct the students to turn on their computers and open Microsoft Word.
2. Guide them to create a new document and type a simple paragraph about their favorite hobby.
3. Ask them to format the text by changing the font style and size, adding bold and italics, and changing text color.
4. Assist students with saving the document to a specific location on the computer.
5. Finally, guide them through the steps of printing the document (without actually printing to save paper).
**4. Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
- **Activity (10 minutes):** Distribute a sample document containing text and ask students to replicate it on their own computers. This document should include various formatting features discussed previously.
- **Circulate and Assist:** Walk around the classroom to offer help and answer any questions.
**5. Assessment/Evaluation (3 minutes)**
- Ask a few students to demonstrate what they've done on their screens to the class.
- Collect the saved documents from each student to review their work later.
**6. Conclusion (2 minutes)**
- **Recap:** Summarize the day's lesson, highlighting the key points.
- **Class Discussion:** Ask students to share one new thing they learned about word processing today.
- **Preview Next Lesson:** Briefly introduce what the next lesson will cover (e.g., more advanced features of word processing software).
**7. Homework/Assignment (Optional)**
- Assign students to write a short essay (one paragraph) using a word processor, save it, and bring a printed copy to the next class.
**Assessment Criteria:**
- Successful completion of the hands-on activity and independent practice with correct formatting.
- Saved and printed documents from each student.
- Participation in class discussions and demonstrations.
**Reflection:**
- After the class, note any difficulties students faced and consider adjustments for future lessons to better address these challenges.