# Lesson Plan: Data Processing - Word Processing II
## Subject
Data Processing
## Topic
Word Processing II
## Class
Senior Secondary 1 (SS1)
## Duration
80 minutes
## Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand advanced features of word processing software.
2. Create and format text documents using a word processor.
3. Implement various formatting tools such as tables, charts, and images.
4. Apply simple and complex formatting to enhance the presentation of documents.
## Required Materials
- Computers with word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer)
- Projector and screen
- Examples of documents with advanced formatting
- Handouts with step-by-step instructions for tasks
## Activity Outline
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting & Roll Call**
- Greet the students and take attendance.
2. **Recap of Word Processing I**
- Briefly discuss what was covered in the previous lesson on basic word processing (e.g., opening documents, basic formatting, saving files).
3. **State Learning Objectives**
- Clearly outline the goals for today's lesson.
### Direct Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Advanced Formatting Features Explanation**
- Explain the use of advanced formatting features such as:
- Text styles and themes
- Paragraph spacing and indentation
- Lists and bullets
- Using headers, footers, and page numbers
- Inserting and formatting tables
- Inserting images, shapes, and charts
- Track changes and comments feature
2. **Live Demonstration**
- Use the projector to demonstrate each of these features in real-time.
- Show how to:
- Change text style and apply a theme
- Adjust line spacing and set indentations
- Create bullet and numbered lists
- Insert headers, footers, and page numbers
- Insert and format tables
- Add images and charts, and adjust their size and placement
### Guided Practice (20 minutes)
1. **Activity**: Have students follow along step-by-step on their own computers.
- Provide a sample document.
- Guide them through formatting tasks such as setting up a header, inserting a table, adding an image, and applying a text style.
### Independent Practice (20 minutes)
1. **Assignment**: Distribute an assignment handout.
- Ask students to create a document from scratch or use a provided template.
- The document should include at least:
- One heading using a text style
- One bullet list and one numbered list
- A table with a custom design
- An image with a caption
- Headers and footers with page numbers
### Review and Assessment (10 minutes)
1. **Peer Review**
- Have students exchange documents with a partner and provide constructive feedback.
2. **Class Discussion**
- Discuss any challenges they faced and how they resolved them.
- Answer any remaining questions.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Recap of Key Points**
- Summarize the important points learned in the lesson.
2. **Assignment of Homework**
- Assign students to create a formatted report on a topic of their choice using the advanced features discussed.
3. **Preview Next Lesson**
- Provide a brief overview of what will be covered in the next lesson.
## Homework
- **Task**: Create a formatted report on a topic of their choice using advanced word processing features.
- **Due**: At the beginning of the next class.
## Assessment
- Ongoing assessment during independent practice.
- Peer reviews and feedback.
- Evaluation of the completed assignment for homework.
## Additional Notes
- Ensure that all students have access to a computer with the required software.
- Check in with students individually during the independent practice to provide support and guidance as needed.
- Be prepared to adapt the lesson based on the students' progress and understanding throughout the session.