Lesson Plan
Course Title:
Printing & Imaging Technology
Session Title: Setting up a Notepad
* This is Lesson #16 if used as part of the overall unit on Printing & Imaging Technology.
However, this lesson may be taught as a stand-alone project if desired.
Lesson Duration: Approximately two 90-minute class periods
[Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor]
Performance Objective: Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to design
and create a hardcopy of a 4-up notepad layout to use for creating a 20-page notepad.
Specific Objectives:
1. List steps in setting up a 4-up layout for a notepad.
2. Demonstrate steps in setting up a 4-up layout for a notepad.
3. Identify design criteria for a 4-up layout for a notepad.
4. Use the master to print a 20-page notepad.
5. Cut the final 4-up prints and staple pages together to complete the notepad.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
§130.96(c)
(1) The student applies academic knowledge and skills in printing and imaging projects. The
student is expected to:
(A) apply English language arts knowledge and skills by demonstrating use of content,
technical concepts, and vocabulary; using correct grammar, punctuation, and
terminology to write and edit documents; and composing and editing copy for a
variety of written documents such as brochures, programs, and newsletters; and
(B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills by identifying whole numbers, decimals,
and fractions applied to measurement and scale; demonstrating knowledge of
arithmetic operations; using conversion methods such as fractions to decimals and
inches to points; and applying measurement to solve a problem.
(11) The student develops a technical understanding of printing and imaging. The student is
expected to:
(F) apply desktop publishing to create products by:
(i) using word processing, graphics, or drawing programs;
(ii) applying design elements such as text, graphics, headlines, use of color, and
white space;
(iii) applying typography concepts, including font, size, and style;
(iv) applying graphic design concepts such as contrast, alignment, repetition, and
proximity; and
(v) editing products.
(G) prepare products for printing; and
(H) demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software
programs, and storage devices.
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Instructor/Trainer
References:
http://www.cteonline.org/portal/default/Curriculum/Viewer/Curriculum?action=2&view=viewer&c
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Author's expertise
Instructional Aids:
Setting Up a Notepad slide presentation
Setting Up a Notepad Sketch Template
Notepad Rubric
Setting Up a Notepad Exam
Setting Up a Notepad Exam Key
Materials Needed:
Pencils for sketching
Copies of Setting Up a Notepad Sketch Template
Blank paper
Sample notepads
Equipment Needed:
Computer with projector and appropriate software to display slide presentation
Class set of computers loaded with word processing, graphics editing or publishing software
Printer (Laser recommended)
Learner
1. Experience with word processing, graphics editing and/or publishing software.
2. Completion of Elements and Principles of Design lesson.
Introduction
MI
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: Everyone likes notepads! Notepads make perfect gifts for friends and family
and are often used as marketing products for businesses and other
organizations who give them away to their customers, clients, etc.
DO:
Share examples of notepads you have purchased or that have been
completed by previous students. Pass them around so students can get a
close look at the notepads.
SAY: Notepads come in a number of sizes, but all notepads start with a single
sheet of paper! Today we are going to do a layout of 4” x 5” notepads.
ASK: If you want to create a 4” x 5” notepad, how many notepads of this size can
you position on a page of 8.5” x 11”? [Four]
SAY: In Printing and Imaging, knowing how to make a notepad is basic knowledge.
In order to have uniform multiple arrangements, you will need to use your
basic working knowledge of your graphics software.
Outline
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Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructor Notes:
I.
List steps in setting up a 4-up layout for a
notepad.
A.
Character sketches
B.
Sketch development
C. Final layout
D. Computer design
E.
Editing
F. Revisions
Ask students how often they
see things that are
personalized with their name
– and especially with the
correct spelling of their name.
Many never see personalized
items like that. Now is a
chance to have their own!
II.
Demonstrate steps in setting up a 4-up layout
The teacher should
for a notepad.
demonstrate each step while
A. First, take the sketch template and create
using the slide presentation.
four quick thumbnail renderings of four
different notepad layouts.
B. Second, take the thumbnail sketches to a
client (i.e. the teacher), who will choose one
thumbnail sketch for you to develop into a
notepad.
C. Third, take your rough layout and use your
software to develop your final layout so that
it resembles how your printout should look.
In creating your final layout, you will use
actual wording and an accurate displaying
of point size.
E. Fourth, print your first copy on the printer
and have someone proof it for errors. If
everything is ok, you have a master and are
ready to print copies.
F. Once any needed revisions are made, it’s
“print time”! Print enough copies of your
master to create your notepad. (The
"master" can be the file created by your
software if printing directly from your
computer or the paper "hard copy" if using
a copy machine.)
G. At last, cut the final 4-up prints and staple
the pages together to complete your
notepad.
III. Identify design criteria for a 4-up layout for a
notepad.
A. Page size 8.5” x 11”
B. Set top and bottom margins at .5”
C. Set side margins at .25”
D. Determine whether you will use landscape
or portrait orientation, which will affect the
orientation of the notepad.
E. Create final layout in one area (4”x5”) using
Key Point:
Reinforce “horizontal” and
“vertical” concepts.
Horizontal is the direction
running left to right
(landscape). Vertical is the
direction running top to
bottom (portrait).
Students should use a Text
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your graphics editing or publishing software
F. Copy and paste the design into the other
three areas of the 4-up design
G. Save your document
Tool to type (Most graphics
editing software include this
tool).
Application
MI
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
The students will use the “Setting Up a Notepad Sketch Template” to create four
notepad designs. Students will take their 4 thumbnail sketches to the client (i.e. the
teacher). The teacher and student will collaborate to select the design to be used in
the assignment.
MI
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will create their selected notepad design using appropriate graphics editing
software (see directions given in the software help files or tutorials, if needed).
Students will then use their design and follow the steps in the above outline (and
slide presentation) to create a finished notepad.
Summary
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Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
The teacher will conduct an oral review to check for retention of information. Call on
all students to define terms or explain what they learned during the lesson.
Q: What direction is horizontal?
A: [Direction running left to right or landscape orientation.]
Q: What direction is vertical?
A: [Direction running top to bottom or portrait orientation.]
Q: What tool did you use to type?
A: [Text Tool]
Q: What is the first step in setting up your notepad layout?
A: [Sketching your ideas]
Q: What do you do after the first master is printed?
A: [Proof or edit the copy]
Q: What is the name of the hardware device used to produce your master copy?
A: [Printer, laser printer, etc.]
Q: .5" is used for what setting in your document?
A: [Top and bottom margins]
Evaluation
MI
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
The teacher will monitor students’ progress, assess the Independent Practice
applications, and reteach/redirect as needed.
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Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Use the Notepad Rubric to evaluate students’ completed projects. The “Setting Up a
Notepad Exam” and accompanying key may also be used to assess students’
understanding of the process.
Extension
MI
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
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This lesson may be used for extending software application knowledge of a
graphics editing software.
Students may also make checklists for projects and printing.
This project may also be used to make a fun and easy fundraising project for
your class, CTSO, or school.
Use the master layout, paper cutter, chipboard, and glue (as opposed to staples)
to create a more professional-looking notepad.
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Name:
Setting Up a Notepad Sketch Template
DIRECTIONS: Use the spaces below to create four thumbnail sketches for your notepad
design.
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Rubric for Notepad
Criteria
Completeness
(10 pts)
Application of
Desktop
Publishing
Software
(30 points)
Design
elements
(20 pts)
Creativity
(20 points)
Professional
Appearance
(20 pts)
Comments:
Exceptional
Above Average
Below Average
Unacceptable
9-10 points
5-8 points
1-4 points
0 points
Work is
complete and
presents a
unified whole.
Work is
complete, but
lacks unity or
Gestalt.
Work is
incomplete.
No attempt was
made to produce
the document.
27-30 points
15-26 points
1-14 points
0 points
Demonstrated
knowledge of
the software is
exceptional.
Software is used,
but more practice
is needed to
demonstrate full
knowledge of the
software.
Attempt is made
to use software,
but it is evident
that knowledge
of the software
is very limited.
No evidence of
knowledge of
software.
9-10 points
5-8 points
1-4 points
0 points
Design
elements are
successfully
applied.
Design elements
are applied but
need refinement
to achieve
success.
Design elements
are poorly
applied.
No evidence of
application of
design elements.
9-10 points
5-8 points
1-4 points
0 points
Design ideas
are original in
thought and
exceptionally
creative.
Design ideas are
somewhat
original and
creative.
Limited
evidence of
creativity and
originality in
thought.
No evidence of
creativity or
originality in
thought or
execution of
project.
9-10 points
5-8 points
1-4 points
0 points
Professional
project.
Final product is
neat and
professionally
presented.
Good
presentation of
project. Very few
corrections are
needed
Fair
presentation of
project. Several
errors are
evident.
Project is
unprofessional.
Errors distract
significantly from
the content.
TOTAL
POINTS:
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Points
Name:
Setting Up a Notepad Exam
DIRECTIONS: Answer each of the questions below. Record your responses in the space
provided. Each question is worth 10 points.
1.
What size is your notepad?
2.
What is the page size of your document created on the computer?
3.
What software did you use to type your master?
4.
What tool did you use to type?
5.
What is the first step in setting up your notepad master layout?
6.
What do you do after the first master is printed?
7.
What is the name of the hardware device used to produce your master copy?
8.
.5" is used for what setting in your document?
9.
What orientation would use horizontal direction?
10. What orientation would use vertical direction?
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Setting Up a Notepad Exam Key
1. 4” x 5”
2. 8.5” x 11”
3. Answers will vary according to software used
4. Text Tool
5. Creating thumbnail sketches
6. Proof or edit
7. Printer or laser printer
8. Top and Bottom Margins
9. Landscape Orientation
10. Portrait Orientation
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