### Lesson Plan: Word Processing with the Computer
#### Grade Level: Primary 6
#### Subject: Computer Education
#### Duration: 60 minutes
#### Topic: Introduction to Word Processing
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**Lesson Objectives:**
1. Students will understand what word processing software is and its purpose.
2. Students will identify the basic components of a word processing window.
3. Students will learn how to create, save, and print a document.
4. Students will practice basic text formatting techniques (bold, italics, underline).
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**Materials Needed:**
- Computers or laptops with word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs)
- Projector or interactive whiteboard
- Handouts with step-by-step instructions
- Sample Word documents
- Printer
- Internet connectivity for cloud-based word processors (optional)
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**Lesson Outline:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Attendance** (2 minutes)
- Warm welcome and roll call.
2. **Introduction to Word Processing** (3 minutes)
- Ask students if they know what "word processing" means.
- Discuss the benefits of using word processors over traditional writing methods (e.g., typewriters, handwriting).
3. **Purpose and Uses** (5 minutes)
- Explain the main purposes of word processing: creating, editing, formatting, and printing written documents.
- Show real-life examples such as letters, reports, and assignments.
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**Instructional Activities (40 minutes):**
1. **Navigating the Word Processing Interface** (10 minutes)
- Demonstrate via projector: toolbars, ribbons, menus, and text area.
- Handout with labeled parts of a word processing window for reference.
2. **Creating and Saving a Document** (10 minutes)
- Live demonstration: Open the word processor, create a new document, type a simple sentence, and save the document.
- Students practice: Follow the same steps on their own computers.
3. **Basic Text Formatting** (10 minutes)
- Demonstrate how to make text bold, italic, and underlined.
- Students practice: Open their saved document or create a new one and apply bold, italic, and underline to different parts of their text.
4. **Printing a Document** (5 minutes)
- Show how to check the print preview and print settings.
- Have students 'print' to a PDF if physical printing isn't practical, otherwise, print a test page.
- Ensure students know how to select printers and print preferences.
5. **Q&A Session** (5 minutes)
- Open the floor for questions.
- Walk around the room to assist students who may need individual help.
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**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Review Key Points** (5 minutes)
- Recap the steps for creating, formatting, saving, and printing a document.
- Ask a few students to demonstrate what they’ve learned.
2. **Homework Assignment** (5 minutes)
- Assign a small project: type a one-paragraph story about their favorite animal using the word processing software at home or in the school’s computer lab. They should apply at least two types of text formatting (e.g., bold and italics) and save and print their document.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe students during class activities to ensure understanding and participation.
- Evaluate the homework assignment based on proper use of word processing functions and formatting techniques.
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**Extensions/Modifications:**
- For advanced students: Introduction to other features like bullet points, numbering, and text alignment.
- For students needing additional support: Extra one-on-one help sessions or simplified tasks.
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**Reflection:**
After the class, reflect on the session: What went well? What didn’t? What can be improved for the next lesson?
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**Follow-up Lesson:**
Next lesson, we’ll explore more advanced features of word processing, such as inserting images, using templates, and sharing documents electronically.