MICROSOFT WORD
Spring 2015 – Marking Period 3 Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. Jacqueline Nyers
Office Hours: 9:30AM – 11:00AM or by appointment
Contact Information: jacqueline.nyers@woodbridge.k12.nj.us or by phone at 732-726-7064
Course Management: Genesis and School Wires Page
Course Description: This course addresses the features of Microsoft Word. It will provide
students with the basic concepts required to produce common business documents, such as:
creating a document, managing files, using the Help function, editing a document, formatting
text and using text enhancements, formatting paragraphs, using document layout features,
proofing and printing a document, inserting graphic elements, and controlling page
appearances. Students will be: using and creating templates and wizards; increase their
knowledge of Microsoft Word by adding and formatting components, such as: modifying
pictures; creating customized graphic elements.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to
understand how to use Microsoft Word in the following areas:
1. Manage the Microsoft Word environment.
2. Organize and arrange text in Microsoft Word.
3. Format content using Microsoft Word.
4. Apply word functions to documents in Microsoft Word.
5. Apply page layout and reusable content in Microsoft Word.
6. Include illustrations and graphics in documents in Microsoft Word.
7. Structure documents in Microsoft Word.
8. Customize the appearance and behavior of Word 2010
9. Apply references and hyperlinks in Microsoft Word.
10. Maintain, collaborate and share documents with other in Microsoft Word.
11. Integrate and import data from other sources in Microsoft Word.
12. Demonstrate proper language arts skills, including proofreading and editing skills.
13. Apply critical thinking skills to all assigned activities.
14. Create an electronic portfolio.
15. Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for entry level computing positions.
Prerequisites: None
Assignments: All assignments will be submitted electronically through ebackpack/Gmail
Grading: Grading scale is based on Woodbridge Township School District established grading
policy. Marking period assignments are distributed as follows:
Major Assessments – (Tests & Longer Projects) – 50%
Minor Assessments – (Quizzes & Shorter Projects) – 50%
Final Exam: 20% of final grade for the course
Exams: MOS Certification Word Exam (Final Exam) to be administered on a date to be
determined. In the event a student is absent on the last day of the marking period, the final
exam policy established by WTSD applies.
Tentative Schedule for Spring 2015
Week
Dates
Topics
1
Feb. 2 – Feb. 6
5 Days
Introduction to the course, class
expectation, set up of H Drive,
Review Microsoft Office Basics
Home Tab Screen Functions
References/Assignments
Class Contract, Internet Use
agreement, School Wires,
eBackpacks
Friend & Special Song
Assignments
Home Tab Screen Test – Feb.6
Word Fundamentals –
Home Tab Screen Functions
Find & Replace, Bullets &
Numbering, Applying Page
Layout to documents
2
Feb. 9 – Feb. 13
5 Days
3
Feb. 17 – Feb. 20
4 Days
Illustrations & Graphics in a
Document
Formatting Images
4
Feb. 23 – Feb. 27
5 Days
Formatting Content
Paragraph Spacing & Alignments
Setting Tabs with Dot Leaders
March 2 – March 6
5
6
5 Days
March 9 – March
13
5 Days
Setting Tabs, Modifying the
Document, Exploring the File Tab
Grammar/Spelling – Auto
Correction - Reviewing/Editing
Comments – Restricted Editing
Tables
Bullet & Numbering,
Glee Assignments, 20 Quest.
MOS Prep Exercises
ClipArt, Draw Tools, Self
Portrait
MOS Prep Exercises
SAM Test – Feb. 20
Favorite TV Show
Restaurant Menu Project
Movie TV Ratings, Ice
Cream Shoppe
MOS Prep Exercises WD 2-1
& WD 2-4
Sam 2010 Applications
MOS Prep Exercises
Text Boxes and
Formatting Images Projects
Sam Test – Oct. 6
Broadway Gross, Telephone
Book Assignments &
Exercises
Calendar Test – March 13
7
Mar. 16 – Mar. 20
5 Days
8
Mar. 23 – Mar. 27
5 Days
9
10
Mar. 30 – Apr. 2
4 Days
Apr. 13
Templates & Proofreading/Editing
Documents, Hyperlinks, Themes
Mail Merge, Styles
MOS Prep Exercises
Website Assignment
SAM Test – March 20
Prom Invite
Class President
Sam Projects, GMetrix
Practice GMetrix Tests
Miscellaneous Topics, Practice
Tests, Review for Final Exam
GMetrix, Sam 2010
Final Exams
*** MOS Word Exam to be
announced
*****Spring Break April 3 – April 10
Caveat: This syllabus may be amended during the semester based on the needs of the class. I
will announce changes in class. It is your responsibility to obtain changes to the syllabus should
you miss a class in which changes were announced.