Computing Lessons Notes B7
Computing Lessons Notes B7
WEEK ……………………..
Date: Period: Subject: Computing
Duration: 80 Minutes Strand 2: Productivity Software
Class: Basic 7 Class Size: Sub-Strand 1: Introduction To Word Processing
Content Standard
Indicator: B7.2.1.1.1. Lesson
B7.2.1.1 Demonstrate how to
Explain the importance of word processing software 1 of 1
use Microsoft Word (Editing)
Performance Indicator: Learners will be able to explain word processing Core Competencies
software, give its importance and give examples. CC8.2, DL5.1
Keywords: Word Processing, Format, Create. Edit, Save, Document.
Phase/Duration Learner’s Activities Resources
Activity:
1. Greet students and establish a warm learning environment.
Phase 1: Starter – 2. Display a sample printed document and ask students:
Introduction - How do you think this was created?
(10 Minutes) - What software or tools could have been used?
3. Encourage students to share ideas freely. Summarize responses to
introduce the concept of "Word Processing."
Activity:
1. Meaning of Word Processing Software:
- Explain that word processing software is used to create, edit, format,
and save text documents.
2. Importance of Word Processing Software:
- Lead a brainstorming session with questions such as:
"Why do people use word processors?" or "What are the benefits of
using them in school or work?"
Phase 2: Main
- Write responses on the board (e.g., ease of editing, professional
(New learning)
including appearance, efficient communication, storage of documents).
assessment and 3. Examples of Word Processing Software: Printed
lesson development - Display examples on the board (e.g., MS-Word, Corel WordPerfect, sample
(50 Minutes) AbiWord, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer, Notepad, WordPad). documents
- Engage students in a quick matching activity where they match
examples to their features.
Assessment:
- Ask students to identify the importance of word processing software
in groups and share their findings.
- Provide a scenario where students choose a word processor for a task
and justify their choice.
Activity:
1. Recap the lesson by reviewing key points:
- Definition of word processors.
- Importance of word processors.
Phase 3:
- Examples of common word processing software.
Plenary/Reflection
2. Ask students to reflect on the following:
(20 Minutes)
- "Which word processor do you think is most useful to you and why?"
Assessment:
- Give students practice activities: