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Computing Lessons Notes B7

The document outlines a series of computing lessons for Basic 7 students focused on word processing using Microsoft Word. It covers the importance of word processing software, basic editing functions such as inserting, selecting, deleting, and moving text, as well as using the Find and Replace tool and undoing changes. Each lesson includes activities, assessments, and reflective questions to enhance student understanding and engagement.

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Computing Lessons Notes B7

The document outlines a series of computing lessons for Basic 7 students focused on word processing using Microsoft Word. It covers the importance of word processing software, basic editing functions such as inserting, selecting, deleting, and moving text, as well as using the Find and Replace tool and undoing changes. Each lesson includes activities, assessments, and reflective questions to enhance student understanding and engagement.

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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?"

- "How would you teach someone else to use a word processor?"


3. Collect feedback on what they enjoyed or found challenging.

Date: Period: Subject: Computing


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Duration: 80 Minutes Strand 2: Productivity Software


Class: Basic 7 Class Size: Sub-Strand 1: Introduction To Word Processing
Content Standard
B7.2.1.1 Demonstrate how Indicator: B7.2.1.1.2. Demonstrate how to insert, Lesson
to use Microsoft Word select, delete and move text 1 of 1
(Editing)
Performance Indicator: Learners will be able to demonstrate how to Core Competencies
Insert, Select, Delete, and Move Text in MS Word DL5.1
Keywords: Backspace Key, Delete Key, Insert, Interface, Microsoft Word, Arrow Keys, Right
Clicking, Dragging, Cut, Copy, Paste.
Phase/Duration Learner’s Activities Resources
Activity: Computer
1. Begin with a brief discussion: and
- Ask students if they have ever used a computer to write a projector
(or printed
Phase 1: Starter – document.
interface
Introduction - Ask: "What challenges do you face when editing text?" images)
(10 Minutes) 2. Show a picture or project the MS Word interface and ask:
- "What do you think these icons or tools are used for?" Sample
3. Introduce the day’s objective: learning to insert, select, delete, documents
and move text. for practice
Phase 2: Main Activity:
MS Word
(New learning) 1. Demonstration of MS Word Interface:
software
including - Using a computer and projector (or printed pictures), show the
assessment and MS Word interface. Highlight key editing tools like the cursor,
lesson right-click options, and the toolbar.
development 2. Inserting Text:
(50 Minutes) - Demonstrate typing in a blank document and how the cursor
works.
- Explain how to enable the "Insert" mode by right-clicking the
status bar and choosing the insert option.
3. Selecting Text:
- Demonstrate selecting text using the mouse (click and drag) or
keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Shift + Arrow Keys).
4. Deleting Text:
- Demonstrate deleting text using the Backspace and Delete keys.
Explain the difference between the two.
5. Moving Text:
- Demonstrate how to cut (Ctrl + X), copy (Ctrl + C), and paste
(Ctrl + V) text in different parts of the document.
- Show how to drag and drop text using the mouse.

Assessment:
- Give students practice activities:

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- Insert a sentence into a sample document.
- Select and delete specific words.
- Move a paragraph to a different location.
Activity:
1. Recap the lesson by asking students to explain the steps for
inserting, selecting, deleting, and moving text.
Phase 3: 2. Ask reflective questions:
Plenary/Reflection - "Which editing tool was the easiest or hardest to use?"
(20 Minutes) - "How will learning these tools help you with your
schoolwork?"
3. Allow students to share their learning experiences. Collect
feedback on their understanding of the tools.

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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: B7.2.1.1.3. Demonstrate how to find Lesson
B7.2.1.1 Demonstrate how to
and replace content and undo edited changes. 1 of 1
use Microsoft Word (Editing)
Performance Indicator: Learners will be able to demonstrate hoe to use
Core Competencies
the Find & Replace tool in Microsoft Word and also explore the editing
DL5.1
group.
Keywords: Replace, Find, Autosave, Redo, Undo, Editing, Tabs, Ribbon.
Phase/Duration Learner’s Activities Resources
Activity: Computer
1. Begin with a scenario: and
- "Imagine you wrote a long essay and realized you used the projector
Phase 1: Starter – wrong name or word throughout the document. How would you (or
Introduction fix it quickly?" screenshots
(10 Minutes) 2. Show a brief overview of MS Word’s "Home" tab and ask: of the MS
- "What tools do you think can help us find or replace words?" Word
3. Introduce the lesson objective: learning how to use the Find interface)
and Replace tool and how to undo changes.
Activity: Sample text
1. Finding Content: document
- Open a sample document and demonstrate how to use the "Find" for practice
option under the Editing group on the Home tab.
- Show how to type a specific word in the search box and MS Word
navigate through the results. software
Phase 2: Main 2. Replacing Content:
(New learning) - Demonstrate how to use the "Replace" option to replace a word
including or phrase throughout the document.
assessment and - Emphasize checking results before replacing all occurrences.
lesson 3. Undoing Changes:
development - Demonstrate how to undo changes using the Undo button on the
(50 Minutes) Quick Access Toolbar or the Ctrl + Z shortcut.
- Show how to redo changes using the Redo button or Ctrl + Y.
Assessment:
- Provide students with a sample text document:
- Ask them to find a specific word and replace it with another.
- Ask them to undo a few changes they’ve made.
- Monitor and assist as they work on the tasks.
Phase 3: Activity:
Plenary/Reflection 1. Recap the lesson by reviewing key points:
(20 Minutes) - How to find specific content.
- How to replace text in a document.
- How to undo or redo changes.

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2. Ask reflective questions:
- "How does the Find and Replace tool make editing easier?"
- "When would you use the Undo option in your work?"
3. Allow students to share what they found most useful or
challenging during the lesson.

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