12th Grade Using Advanced Editing And Formatting Features, Lesson Plan Example

Topic: Using Advanced Editing and Formatting Features in Microsoft Word

Objectives & Outcomes

• Understand how to use advanced editing and formatting features in Microsoft Word, including inserting headers, footers, and multiple paragraph spaces

Materials

• Microsoft Word
• Computer with a keyboard and monitor
• Handouts with examples of advanced editing and formatting features

Warm-up

• Have students spend a few minutes practicing basic editing and formatting techniques in Microsoft Word, such as inserting a new paragraph, changing the font and font size, and adding a title or header at the top of a document.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the advanced editing and formatting features of Microsoft Word, such as using styles, using the formatting panel, and using the paragraph inspector.
• Demonstrate how to use each feature, and then have students practice using the features on their own documents.

Guided Practice

• Have students open a document they have been working on in Microsoft Word, and then show them how to use the advanced editing and formatting features they introduced in the direct instruction portion of the lesson.
• Have students practice using the features while the teacher monitors their progress and provides assistance as needed.

Independent Practice

• Have students work on a project-based assignment in which they apply their new skills to edit and format a document.

Closure

• Review the key points from the lesson.
• Have students share their completed projects with the class.

Assessment

• Observe students during the guided and independent practice activities to assess their understanding of the material.
• Collect and grade the presentations or reports created during the independent practice activity.