Objective

Students will be able to…

• apply styles in MS Word
• insert WordArt
• insert pictures
• insert tables

Prerequisites

• prior knowledge of the parts of the computer is necessary
• know basic computer skills and should be able to navigate the computer
• know how to open the MS Word document
• have the motor skills to type on the keyboard correctly, to work on the keyboard
• have some typing skills
• know how to read and write
• have good hand-eye coordination
• focus for an extended period to complete the activities

Goal

Operational Definition

All – This gives the goal, which is the minimum that the teacher must achieve for all students in the classroom.
Some – This gives the goal that the teacher may try to achieve for some students in the classroom who can achieve the suggested goal over and above the goal stated for ‘All’.
Few – This gives the goal that the teacher may try to achieve for few students in the classroom who can achieve the suggested goal over and above the goal stated for ‘Some’ and ‘All’.

Materials Required: 

Technology

• An audio-enabled computer with an internet connection, a smartboard projector, and a screen.
• All devices, like laptops, tablets, and desktop computers, have accessibility features enabled.
• Screen readers like JAWS and NVDA.
• Large keyboards, built-in screen magnifiers, hearing aids, text-to-speech and speech-to-text software.
• Voice recognition software like Siri, Windows Speech Recognition, headsets, etc.
• Student writing or typing tools.
• Ensure that MS Word is installed on the computer and is compatible with the computer’s operating system.
• The computer should have the minimum hardware requirements to run Microsoft Word, which vary depending on the version of Word.
• Ensure that the computers and software used for teaching MS Word are accessible to all students

Teacher Materials

• Whiteboard and markers or blackboard and chalk.
• Printed guides.
• Lesson videos.

Student Handouts

• Handout 1: Worksheets
• Handout 2: Step-by-step printed guides

Print Preparation

• Worksheets
• Handouts

Preparation for the Activity:

1. All the learning and teaching materials needed for this lesson plan must be ready before the lesson begins.
2. Ensure that there are enough copies for all children. Multiple copies can be made by photocopying too.
3. Please have the assistive technologies and accessibility features ready for your inclusive classroom.

Setup for transacting the lesson:

This topic must be taught in the computer lab.

Day 1

1. Styles in MS Word

A style is a predefined combination of font style, colour, and text size for formatting selected text.
Here are the steps to select a style:

•  Highlight the text you want to format.
• Go to the Home tab and click on the Styles group.
• Hover your mouse over each style to preview how the selected text will appear in that style.
• Click on the style to apply it to the selected text.

Video: Applying built-in styles

Video: Applying built-in styles with ISL

2. Inserting WordArt

Microsoft Word allows you to add decorative text to a document using a feature called WordArt.
To insert WordArt, follow the steps given below:

• Click where you want to insert decorative text in a document.
• Then select WordArt from the Text group under the Insert tab.
• Choose a style, and start typing.

Video: Inserting WordArt

Video: Inserting WordArt with ISL

3. Inserting Pictures

Here are the revised steps to insert a picture into your document:

• Click where you want to insert the picture.
• Go to the Insert tab and click on Picture.
• Select your picture file and click Insert.

Video: Insert Pictures

Video: Insert Pictures with ISL

Day 2

4. Lab Activity

Aim: To apply built-in styles to text, insert pictures, and create WordArt in MS Word.
Materials needed:

• Computers with MS Word installed
• Projector for demonstration
• Printed step-by-step guides with large visuals
• Tactile cards representing styles, pictures, and WordArt options
• Headphones for auditory instructions
• Pre-prepared sample document for students to modify
• Printed icons and symbols representing different built-in styles and WordArt for hands-on practice

Procedure:

1. Open the Sample Document:

• Open the pre-prepared document provided by the teacher. It contains a short paragraph of text.

2. Applying Built-in Styles:

• Highlight the title of the document.
• Go to the Styles group in the Home tab and choose a built-in style (e.g., Title, Heading 1). Apply the style to the title.
• Highlight the main paragraph and apply the Normal style to it.

3. Inserting Pictures:

• Click on the Insert tab and choose Pictures. Select a picture from the computer or use an online picture related to the document topic.
• Resize and position the picture as directed by the teacher.

4. Inserting WordArt

• Click on the Insert tab and choose WordArt.
• Select a WordArt style and type your name or the title of your favourite book.
• Change the colour and font style of the WordArt to match your preferences.

Teacher’s Checklist for Assessment:

• Did the student successfully apply the built-in styles to the text?
• Was the student able to insert and position a picture correctly?
• Did the student create and customise WordArt?

Conclusion:

This lab activity ensures that all students can understand and use the features of MS Word for text styling, inserting pictures, and creating WordArt.

Day 3

5. Inserting a Table

To insert a table in your document

• Click where you want to insert the table
• Go to the Insert tab, click on the Table tool,
• Choose the number of rows and columns, and then start typing inside the table.

Video: Insert Table

Video: Insert Table with ISL

Try me

6. Lab Activity

Aim: To insert, modify, and format tables in MS Word. 
Materials Needed:

• Computers with MS Word installed
• Projector for demonstration
• Printed step-by-step guides with large visuals
• Tactile cards with grid patterns representing table layouts (for hands-on practice)
• Headphones for auditory instructions

Procedure

1. Open MS Word:

• Open a new blank document by clicking on the MS Word icon.

2. Inserting a Table:

• Click on the Insert tab at the top of the screen
• Select the Table option. You will see a grid appear.
• Drag your mouse over the grid to choose a 3×3 table (3 columns and 3 rows). Click to insert the table into your document.

3. Entering Data into the Table:

• In the first row, type in the following headings:
  ‘Name,’ ‘Favourite colour,’ ‘Favourite animal’.
• In the second and third rows, enter data about yourself and a friend (or imaginary characters).

4. Inserting a New Row or Column:

• Click on a cell in the table.
• Right-click and choose Insert, then select either Insert Rows Below or Insert Columns to the Right.
• Practice adding a new row for another person or a new column for a different category (e.g., Favourite Sport).

Teacher’s Checklist for Assessment:

• Did the student successfully insert a 3×3 table?
• Was the student able to enter data into the table correctly?
• Did the student modify the table using the Table Design options?
• Was the student able to insert a new row or column?

Conclusion: This lab activity ensures that all students can effectively engage with the topic of inserting and modifying tables in MS Word. 

Assistive Technologies

Video: Assistive Technologies

Teacher Resource Document

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