Get to know the computer program, Microsoft Word, by completing 24 tasks, including typing a line of text, experimenting with format options, inserting page numbers, headers, footers, and more.

 

Concepts

microsoft word, basic computer skills, computer applications, computer software, computers

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Assist scholars in keeping track of their progress by inviting them to draw checkboxes near each task, then check them off as they are completed 
• Assign this activity as a computer center project, or for homework depending on the class members' access to required materials 

Classroom Considerations

• Each class member, or small group if you choose to work in teams, need access to a computer with Microsoft Word and printing capabilities 
• Remind pupils to keep the activity page in a safe place for continued reference 

Pros

• Steps to complete each task are written as bullet points
• Steps are easy to read and thoroughly detailed

Cons

• The link to the referecne page no longer works

Common Core

W.4.6 W.5.6 W.6.6 W.7.6 W.8.6 W.9-10.6 W.11-12.6