Formatting Text in a Document
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Author:
Lauren Woolley
System: Shelby County School: Shelby County Board Of Education
General Activity Information
Activity ID:
1860
Title: Formatting Text in a Document
Digital Tool/Resource: Word Processing Tool (MS Word, Google Doc etc ) Ladybug Poem linked below
Web Address – URL:
Overview: This activity will teach and or reinforce students how to format their text in a word processing program using font size, bold, underline, italics, color, and center . The activity will also introduce or reinforce inserting images.
This activity was created as a result of the DLCS COS Resource Development Summit.
Associated Standards and Objectives
Content Standard(s):
Digital Literacy and Computer Science R6) Produce, review, and revise authentic artifacts that include multimedia using appropriate digital tools.
Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
will type and edit letters, words, and simple sentences correctly.
will use a digital tool to draw a simple picture.
will insert, move, and size a digital image. Teacher Vocabulary:
Knowledge:
Students know:
how to type letters, words, and simple sentences.
how to delete letters, words, and simple sentences.
place the cursor where they need to delete or add.
how to draw a simple picture digitally.
insert, move, and size an image. Skills:
Students are able to:
type, review, and edit typed text.
create a simple drawing using digital tools.
select, size, and place images. Understanding:
Students understand that:
an artifact they create using digital text, images, and drawings can be used to convey ideas and information.
because the artifacts are digital, they can be edited and revised easily.
Learning Objectives: The students will review and revise a text using digital tools.
Strategies, Preparations and Variations
Phase: During/Explore/Explain
Activity: The teacher will:
distribute a digital copy of the poem to each student using whatever method best suits the teacher
Discuss with the students that they will change the way their words look - which is called formatting
Give simple one-step directions and allow time for the students to complete the directions.
Give directions for students to format various parts of the poem as directed:
Bold - the word "Ladybug" wherever you see it
Underline the word “fly”
Italicize the word "crept"
Change the font color of the word "fire" to red
Continue with the additional formatting of various words as time allows.
Insert a picture of a ladybug to the bottom of the document. Walk the students through the steps of inserting an image. The specifics of this step will be based on whether the teacher allows the students to search for an image or preselects a few images and saves them to a specific location which he/she will guide the students to or the teacher may select a few specific images for students to choose from or leave it open for students to search for an image of their choice. If time is an issue it is suggested that the teacher narrow their choices to three or four and preload them to a specific location. (This would be the suggested method for early learners with images.)
Assessment Strategies: Teacher observation of students working.
Completed student product. Teachers will receive a completed student product using their preferred method. (shared doc, saved to a shared folder, printed, etc.)
Advanced Preparation: Arrange a method to electronically deliver a copy of the poem to each student based on the teacher's available tools. This will vary based on what tools the teacher has to use. (shared doc, shared folder, electronic distribution program)
Variation Tips (optional): Repeat the activity with additional poems.
Notes or Recommendations (optional):
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