### Lesson Plan: Introduction to Word Processing
**Grade:** Primary 6
**Subject:** Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
**Lesson Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Introduction to Word Processing
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#### **Objectives:**
1. **Knowledge**: Understand the basic functions of a word processor.
2. **Skills**: Gain the ability to create and edit a simple document in a word processor.
3. **Attitudes**: Develop an appreciation for the use of word processors in creating documents efficiently.
#### **Materials:**
- Computers with word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs)
- Projector and screen for demonstration
- Sample documents for practice
- Worksheets
#### **Introduction: (10 minutes)**
1. **Greeting and Review**:
- Greet the students and briefly review what was covered in the last ICT lesson.
- Ask the students if they know what a word processor is and if they've used one before.
2. **Introduction to Topic**:
- Introduce the topic “Word Processing” and its importance in creating, editing, and formatting text documents.
#### **Instruction: (20 minutes)**
1. **Demonstration**:
- Project a computer screen where you can demonstrate the basic interface of a word processor.
- Show where to find the software on their computers or how to access it online.
2. **Key Features to Demonstrate**:
- **Creating a New Document**: How to start a new document and save it.
- **Typing Text**: Simple text entry and basic typing techniques.
- **Editing Text**: Basic editing functions like selecting text, cut, copy, and paste.
- **Formatting Text**: Change font type, size, and color, and use bold, italics, and underline.
- **Saving and Opening Documents**: Explain the importance of saving work regularly and how to do it.
#### **Activity: (20 minutes)**
1. **Guided Practice**:
- Hand out the worksheet with a simple task (e.g., typing a short paragraph about their favorite hobby and formatting it).
- Guide them through opening the word processor, creating a new document, and typing the text.
- Move around the classroom to assist individual students as needed.
2. **Independent Practice**:
- Allow students to try more advanced formatting on their own, such as creating bulleted lists or inserting images (if time permits).
- Assign a small task to type a few sentences on a topic of their choice, format it, and then save it with a specified file name.
#### **Assessment: (5 minutes)**
1. **Worksheet Review**:
- Collect the worksheets and quickly review the students' work.
- Provide individual feedback and correct any common mistakes.
2. **Q&A**:
- Ask a few questions to check for understanding, like “How do you save a document?” or “What is the shortcut for copying text?”
#### **Conclusion: (5 minutes)**
1. **Recap**:
- Summarize what has been learned in the lesson.
- Reinforce the importance of knowing how to use a word processor.
2. **Homework**:
- Assign a simple homework task: type and format a paragraph about their favorite subject and save the document.
3. **Closing**:
- Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm.
- Inform them about the next lesson's topic to build anticipation.
**End of Lesson**
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### **Extensions and Accommodations:**
- **For Advanced Students**: Provide tasks that involve more complex formatting or additional features like tables and headers.
- **For Students Needing Extra Help**: Pair them with peers for peer-assisted learning or provide additional one-on-one support as needed.