Word Processing Skills: Retrieving (Primary 6)

Mercy Egwim
September 13, 2024
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Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 9
Age: 11 years

Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Computer Studies
Previous Lesson: Word Processing Skills: Saving
Topic: Word Processing Skills: Retrieving

Content: Meaning of retrieving, Steps to retrieve a saved document, Steps to save an old document

Performance Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain:

Define the term “retrieving” in word processing.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of being able to retrieve documents when needed.

Psychomotor Domain:

Perform the steps required to retrieve a saved document.

Social Domain:

Collaborate with peers to practice saving and retrieving 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 Indeed – How To Recover a Document in Word (With 5 Methods)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A computer or laptop with word processing software
Projector or large screen for demonstrations
Printed handouts of the steps to retrieve documents
Whiteboard and markers for diagram explanations

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding how to retrieve documents is crucial in everyday life, whether in school or at work. It enables pupils to access saved work, make revisions, and maintain organized digital records, essential skills in today’s digital world.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils already know how to save documents, which serves as a foundation for learning how to retrieve them.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Word Processing Skills: Retrieving

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupil’s Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Discussion	Set induction	Ask pupils about their experience saving documents.	Pupils respond with their experiences.	Linking prior knowledge of saving to retrieving.
Step 2: Definition of Retrieving	5 mins	Explanation	Guided exploration	Define the term “retrieving” in word processing.	Listen and ask questions for clarity.	Understanding the meaning of retrieving.
Step 3: Steps to Retrieve a Saved Document	10 mins	Demonstration	Visual aids	Demonstrate the steps to retrieve a document.	Watch and take notes.	Pupils understand the steps to retrieve documents.
Step 4: Steps to Save an Old Document	8 mins	Practical Exercise	Hands-on practice	Show the process of saving an old document.	Follow along on their devices.	Pupils apply the steps in saving old documents.
Step 5: Note-taking	5 mins	Writing	Note taking	Guide pupils to write down the steps clearly.	Copy the steps into their notebooks.	Pupils reinforce learning through writing.
Step 6: Evaluation	5 mins	Question and answer	Assessment	Ask review questions based on the lesson objectives.	Answer questions individually.	Reinforcement of understanding and comprehension.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Recap	Summary	Summarize the importance of retrieving documents.	Listen attentively.	Pupils leave with a clear understanding of the topic.

Lesson Content

Word Processing Skills: Retrieving

Retrieving in word processing means opening a document that was previously saved on the computer so you can view, edit, or print it. This is important because it allows us to access our past work.

Steps to Retrieve a Saved Document

Open the word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word).
Click on the “File” menu at the top of the screen.
Select “Open” from the dropdown menu.
Locate the file you want to retrieve from the saved location (e.g., Desktop or Documents folder).
Click on the file name, then click “Open.”