Word Chapter 6 – Creating a Newsletter,
Using Graphic Design and Linking Objects
Table of Contents
Lesson Plan ............................................................................................ 2
Solution for Ch 6 Homework (Hands-On Exercises in Chapter) ........ 4
Capstone Exercise for Ch 6 (End of Chapter Capstone Exercise) .. 13
Solution for Capstone Exercise .......................................................... 14
Homework Handout for next class period (Ch 7) .............................. 15
Word Chapter 6 – Creating a Newsletter, Using Graphic Design
and Linking Objects
Materials Needed
Description of
Document
Solution to Homework
Hands-on Exercises for
Word Chapter 6
Capstone Exercise for
Word Chapter 6
Solution for Capstone
Exercise for
Word Chapter 6
Homework Handout for
Word Chapter 7
Answer Key for MyITLab
Word Chapter 6
Name of Document
Location of Files
chap6_ho1_newsletter_solution.docx
chap6_ho2_newsletter_solution.docx
chap6_ho2_acme_solution.docx
chap6_ho3_acme_solution.docx
ExplOffice2007_WordCh6CE.docx
WordCh6CE_solution.docx
Exploring Word 2007
Chapter 6 Folder on
Instructor Resource Disk
or
www.prenhall.com/grauer
ExplOffice2007_WordCh7HW.docx
AnswerKey_MyITLab_Word_Chap_6
Class Run-Down
1. Have students turn in Homework assignments.
2. Talk about chapter using discussion questions listed below.
3. Demonstrate Word 2007.
4. Direct students to the MyITLab site to complete the following:
a. Word Chapter 6 Pre-Test
b. Study Plan
c. Word Chapter 6 Post-Test
5. Have students complete Capstone Exercise for Word Chapter 6.
6. Give students Homework Handout for next class period.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lesson students should be able to:
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Construct a Newsletter.
Develop a Document Design.
Insert Drawing Shapes.
Insert SmartArt.
Insert a Text Box.
Format Graphical Objects.
Group and Layer Objects.
Flip and Rotate Objects.
Use OLE to Insert an Object.
Update a Linked Object.
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Discussion Questions
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What are the benefits of desktop publishing? Discuss the different ways
desktop publishing might be useful in a business environment.
SmartArt is a new feature in Office 2007. What are some applications for
this new tool?
Is it possible to overuse formatting and design tools? What makes a good
design?
What are the benefits of linking and grouping objects?
Additional Web Resources
From Microsoft Office Online for Word 2007:
Create a SmartArt Graphic
Learn More About SmartArt
Link or Embed an Excel Spreadsheet
Demonstrate how to:
 Change Page Setup Options and Implement Column Formatting
 Change Column Layout
 Create a Masthead and a Reverse
 Modify Heading Styles and Apply Numbering
 Create a Pull Quote and Create a Drop Cap
 Apply Borders and Shading
 Create an Autoshape and Apply Formatting
 Create a Text Box
 Layer and Group Drawing Objects
 Insert SmartArt
 Copy and Link a Worksheet
 Change the Source Data and Update the Document
 Embed and Modify an Excel Chart
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ACME Bicycles
Management Team
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ACME Bicycles
Financial Condition
Acme Bicycle Sales by Region
East
West
North
Total
(Sales in millions of dollars)
1st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
55
58
70
20
50
60
36
34
38
$111
$142
$168
4th Qtr
100
75
42
$217
Total
$283
$205
$150
$638
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Student Name: _________________
Due Date: _____________
00 Points Possible
Capstone Exercise
Section: ______
Points Earned: ________
Objectives
 Given the request to produce a written document, determine the
appropriate form and then develop the document.
Preparation & Helpful Information
 Read Chapter 6 – “Desktop Publishing, Creating a Newsletter, Using a
Graphic Design and Linking Objects” located in the Microsoft Office 2007
Professional book.
 Check each step before continuing; it is easy to skip one when you hurry.
 If you are not familiar with Word, allow yourself extra time for the exercises.
 Read this assignment sheet first before you complete any assignments.
Many times there will be additional instructions not included in your book.
Instructions
Designate one disk for your Word assignments, as these files take up a lot of
space.
TASK 1: Read Word Chapter 6, pages 000-000.
TASK 2: Complete Capstone Exercise: Sunset Airlines on page 00.
TASK 3: Print the document.
When you complete your assignment, do the following:
Turn in your assignment to your instructor.
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Sunset Airlines
As Nice as Riding into the Sunset
W
elcome aboard! Thank you for
flying Sunset Airlines, the newest
airline with destinations to popular
vacation spots, such as Las Vegas, Orlando,
and Miami. Whether you’re flying to Las
Vegas to try your luck at the casinos or
flying to New York City to see a Broadway
musical, count on us to get you there
safely.
We are always adding new destinations. Our
network continues to grow and we anticipate
adding the cities of Minneapolis and Salt Lake
City in the upcoming months!
Las Vegas
Salt Lake City
(Coming
Soon!)
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Because we want to be the
airline you can count on to
get you to your destination,
we are proud to display our
on-time records. When you
get ready to take a trip, you
can feel confident that
we’ll get you there on-time!
Orlando
Denver
Minneapolis
(Coming
Soon!)
New York
Chicao
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For a more enjoyable flight, please pay
special attention to the following
regulations:
 Cell Phones are not allowed in flight
 All flights are non-smoking
 Small animals are allowed in carriers
 Carry-on bags are limited to two
 Checked bags are limited to 50
pounds
 DVD players can be rented in flight
Let’s Go!
Sunset Airlines On-Time Percentage
105
100
98
97
93
95
99
97
93
94
90
85
85
80
75
Las
Vegas
Kansas Orlando
Los New York Miami
City
Angeles
Chicago
Dallas
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HOMEWORK
Student Name: _________________
Due Date: _____________
00 Points Possible
Section: ______
Points Earned: ________
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lesson students should be able to:
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Create an Electronic Form
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Insert Form Controls
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Protect a Form
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Mark a Document as Final
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Set Formatting Restrictions
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Set Editing Restrictions
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Set Passwords to Open a Document
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Use Digital Signatures to Authenticate Documents
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Record a Macro
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Run a Macro
Assignment
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Read Chapter 7 – “The Advance User: Forms, Document Security and Macros”
pages 000-000.
Complete the three Hands-on Exercises in the chapter.
When your assignment is complete, do the following:
Turn in the following printouts to your instructor:
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“chap7_ho1_invoice2_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.
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“chap7_ho2_case1_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.
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“chap7_ ho2_case2_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.
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“chap7_ho2_case3_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.
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“chap7_ho2_case4_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.
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“chap7_ho2_case5_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.
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“chap7_ho2_case6_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.
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“chap7_ho3_cover_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000
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