- Class: Primary 6
- Term: 1st Term
- Week: 6
- Age: 11 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Basic Science And Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Computer Studies
- Previous Lesson: Opening and Loading MS Word
- Topic: Creating New Document
- Content: Steps to create new documents.
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: List the steps required to create a new document.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of organization in digital work.
- Psychomotor Domain: Follow the steps to successfully create a new document using MS Word.
- Social Domain: Collaborate with peers to solve issues while creating new documents.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from WPS – How to Create a Word Document (Step-by-Step)
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- A computer with MS Word installed
- Projector or whiteboard for demonstration
- Printed screenshots of MS Word interface
- Marker and board
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding how to create a new document in Microsoft Word is crucial for pupils as it forms the foundation for digital literacy. This skill will assist them in their studies and future work, as it is a fundamental part of word processing.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have learned how to open and load MS Word in the previous lesson, so they are familiar with the MS Word interface.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Learning Area: Creating New Document
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 min | Direct instruction | Set induction | Introduces the lesson by asking pupils what they know about creating a document. | Pupils respond to questions on their experience with MS Word. | Activating prior knowledge on document creation. |
| Step 2: Launch MS Word | 5 min | Demonstration | Guided practice | Demonstrates how to open MS Word, then shows how to create a blank document. | Pupils observe teacher’s demonstration and take notes. | Understand how to open MS Word and select blank doc. |
| Step 3: File Tab | 7 min | Demonstration | Scaffolding | Explains the “File” tab, showing pupils how to click it and select “New.” | Pupils follow along, observing and repeating the steps on their computers. | Learn how to navigate the File tab for new doc. creation. |
| Step 4: Template | 7 min | Demonstration | Step-by-step | Explains how to select templates or start with a blank document. | Pupils observe and practice template selection on their own systems. | Understanding templates and starting from scratch. |
| Step 5: Naming & Saving | 6 min | Interactive | Cooperative learning | Guides pupils to name and save their document. Explains the importance of file naming and organization. | Pupils name their documents and save them. Collaborate in pairs to assist peers. | Learn to properly name and save documents in a safe location. |
| Step 6: Conclusion | 5 min | Discussion | Summarizing | Recaps the steps of creating a new document and emphasizes key points. | Pupils reflect on the lesson and ask any remaining questions. | Reinforcement of key learning outcomes. |
| Evaluation | 5 min | Questioning | Reflective activity | Asks pupils to list and explain the steps involved in creating a new document. | Pupils answer questions and demonstrate what they learned. | Consolidating understanding through review. |
Lesson Content
Creating New Document
Creating a new document is simple and helps you start your work. To create a new document, follow these steps below:
- Open MS Word: Click on the MS Word icon on your computer.
- Click on the “File” tab: This is found at the top left corner of the screen.
- Select “New”: A list of templates will appear. You can select a blank document or choose a template.
- Start with a blank document: Most times, you will begin with a blank document to create your work from scratch.
- Name and Save the document: Always name your document properly and save it in a folder where you can easily find it later.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What is the first step in creating a new document in MS Word?
- Explain how to access the “New” option from the “File” tab.
- Describe the importance of choosing a template when creating a document.
- Why is it important to save your document properly?
- Demonstrate how to create and save a new document.
