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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Word Processing for Third Graders

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice while in the computer lab mastering how to utilize Microsoft Word and word processing. They produce a Microsoft Word All About Me document after viewing a video on the main purposes of using a word processor.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Microsoft Word - Similies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete an attached simile worksheet. The teacher models the lesson on a LCD screen. They then open a simile template in the correct folder on Microsoft word. They insert similes, spell check their work, and then save...
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Lesson Plan
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Introduction to Microsoft Word

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders elaborate on the classroom writing practices. They locate the various parts of the keyboard such as, space bar, shift key, delete key, etc. They also type a short piece of writing on a word processor. This is a teacher...
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Lesson Plan
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General Introduction To Microsoft Word

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the fundamentals of using Microsoft Word. They practice using the common word processing techniques. Students practice composing a document and experiment with changing font sizes, editing tools, saving, and...
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Lesson Plan
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Microsoft Word Lesson 2

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate some of the basic functions of using Microsoft Word. The teacher uses a LCD projector to give instruction and guide the lesson. They practice finding the menu screens to perform basic editing and command...
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Lesson Plan
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Microsoft Word~About the Author

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate how to create a document named "About The Author". The teacher uses a LCD projector to guide the instruction and provide examples for the class. They also include graphics in the document and practice accessing...
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Lesson Plan
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Cinquain Poems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of composing a Cinquain poems. They copy a poem from a slide presentation given by the teacher. Students experiment changing the font in the poem. They also receive information about the format used...
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Lesson Plan
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Technology in the Early Education Classroom

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners explore computers. They type their names and use different fonts. They create mini-posters using Kid Pix software and use the Oregon Trail software to discover the westward trek in United States history. They explore websites...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating Your Own Web Site

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore and explain how to design Web pages complete with text, graphics, and hypertext links. After adding backgrounds, navigation buttons, and audio-visual effects, and revising their work based on comments from peers and...
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Lesson Plan
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Survey Sheet

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use Microsoft Word to create a survey sheet. For this survey activity lesson, students choose a survey subject and complete a related worksheet. Students use Microsoft Word to create the survey sheet.
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Lesson Plan
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Spooky Story

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders write a Halloween story. In this combined technology and writing instructional activity, 2nd graders create a Halloween picture using KidPix, insert it into Microsoft Word, and then write a story to correspond with the...
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Lesson Plan
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Picture Sentences

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create sentences using word wall or spelling words. For this literacy lesson, 2nd graders type their sentences and attach a clip art picture that coordinates with the word or sentence.
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Lesson Plan
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About The Author

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice using basic word processing skills to create a document that includes graphics. The teacher uses a LCD projector to provide support during the lesson. They practice using Word Art to create their own graphics that...
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About The Author Lesson 4

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in a lesson that continues the creation of a specialized Microsoft Word document. They practice creating art using Wordart and inserting images into the document with a paragraph attached. One of the main skills is...
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Article
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Create a Newsletter With Ms Word [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a two-page PDF article with instructions to "Create a Newsletter with MS Word" by Marilyn Western. It provides step by step instruction for creating a newsletter using Microsoft Word.
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Activity
Other

Nail It Now: Microsoft Word Fast, Fun and Easy

For Students 9th - 10th
This fun tutorial offers step-by-simple-step instructions on how to do everything from how to start the program to writing a simple letter.
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Handout
Other

Microsoft Word Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This Microsoft Word tutorial covers text entry, formatting, spell check, bulleting, numbering, tables, and the like. Includes activities over each section that is covered.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Brookfield High School: Lesnansky's Control Center: My Favorite Movies

For Students 9th - 10th
The student will complete exercises using Microsoft Word that are designed to showcase the different commands and the components of the various ribbons. Includes examples with explanatory captions.
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Unit Plan
REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 4. Suite Tools

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this learning module, students learn how to use Microsoft Word and Google docs, both in the cloud. They will create and format documents and learn how to share them with others so that they can collaborate on projects and assignments....
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Handout
Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: Hyphens

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides information on various uses for the hyphen with an emphasis on dividing words at the end of a line. For additional information, click on the link "Compound Words."
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Microsoft Word

For Students 9th - 10th
Add to your knowledge of Microsoft Word with the Encyclopedia Wikipedia. There are many links, especially about the history of various versions of Word and the technical operations aspects.
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Article
Other

Pc world.com: Word Processing Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
PCWorld offers an extensive article by George Campbell on word processor tips, mainly pertaining to transferring your Word preferences to other PC's.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Laus Dnet: Grade 2 Word Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this PDF document lesson plan, Grade 2 students take a journey into the fantastic world of Stellaluna.
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Professional Doc
Other

Microsoft: Template Gallery for Teachers

For Teachers K - 1st
This Microsoft site provides a wealth of Office templates to be used by teachers. Such templates include attendance records in Excel, essay tests in Word, seat assignments in PowerPoint, and much more.