Lesson Plan
Unit 2: Word Processing
Topic: Word Terminology
Framework: CBA 2.1
ELA Standards:
R11.9.1
R11.10.1—Demonstrate appropriate vocabulary usage
R11.11.1—Recognize and apply specialized vocabulary
R11.12.1—Recognize and apply specialized vocabulary
(Author: Sherry Magness)
 What concept within the framework is to be developed? What is the specific objective of
the lesson?
Define terminology related to word (2.1)
The learner will define and apply terminology related to word processing.
 What do students probably already know about the content? What prior knowledge
needs to be activated?
Students probably already know:
*How to adjust spacing
*How to use a thesaurus
Prior knowledge to be activated:
Use of examples of research papers
 What don’t they know?
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Manual Page Break
Word/Text Art
 Is there potential for misconception?
Some Word terminology is referred to as things other than what might be defined if the word
was used in a different context.
 What should students be able to do at the end of the lesson?
Describe and relate Word terminology using real word language.
 What resources are available to develop the concept?
How Well Do I Know These Words strategy will be used for each Word chapter. The words
from the frameworks will be sectioned by individual chapter (Microsoft Office 2010—
Introductory, Shelly/Vermaat) so that there are only 8-10 words given.
This resource will be followed by Internet research for the student to define the terminology
both verbally and visually…Cornell Notes template will also be used.
 What questions will focus students’ thinking on the concept and help guide learning?
Ask students:
*Have you ever used a flyer to advertise a yard sale?
*Have you ever typed a research paper for a class?
*What is the difference between cut and paste and copy and paste?
 How will I assess students’ understanding of the essential concepts and major details?
Assessment will be done by walking around the room to check for understanding.
Using the visual representations provided the students will create a WOW wall of exemplary
examples.
There will also be Chapter tests that will incorporate terminology.
Description of Lesson
Part of
Lesson
Before
Strategy
What Students Will Do
What Teacher Will Do
How Well
Do I Know
These
Words?
Part I
They will see the 10 vocabulary
words from the unit and will
complete the handout. Then
students will partner with someone
to discuss words and definitions.
The teacher will observe/listen as
students complete the handout.
Listen for the following cues:
categorize, transferring prior
knowledge and discussing terms
with partner for understanding.
During
Cornell
Notes
Students will use their Cornell Note
template to define terms and add a
visual representation.
The teacher will observe as students
complete their Cornell Notes.
Monitoring for appropriate content
and visuals.
After
How Well
Do I Know
These
Words?
Part II
Students will reevaluate their
understanding of the animation
terms to see if there has been a
change.
Through class discussion, the
teacher will discover any terms that
need further discussion for better
understanding.
WOW Wall
Students will select one visual
representation per term per class
period.
The teacher will guide the students
through the selection process and
display exemplary examples on the
WOW wall.
How Well Do I Know These Words…
Excel 2010
Part I (Before Instruction) Directions: Read the words in the middle section of the page silently. After you read each one, write
the words from the bottom of the page in the column that best describes what you know about the word. Discuss the words with
your partner and move them to another column if possible.
Don’t know at all
Have seen or heard—don’t I think I know the meaning
know meaning
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Alignment
Ascending
Automatic Page Break
Borders
Bullets and Numbering
Clip Art
Columns
Copy and Paste
Cut and Paste
Descending
Desktop Publishing
Drag and Drop
Edit
Find and Replace
Font
Footer
Format
Graphic
Header
Indent
Landscape Orientation
Line Spacing
Manual Page Break
Margins
Point Size
Portrait Orientation
Print Preview
Shading/Fill
Sort
Spell Check
Tab Stop
Table
Template
Thesaurus
View
Word Processing
Word Wrap
Wrap Text
Word/Text Art
I know a meaning
Part II (During/After Instruction) Directions: As you read/listen and encounter the words, your understanding of the words should change.
Write the words in the column that best describes what you know about the word after your lesson(s).
I still need help understanding this
I think I know the meaning
I know a meaning
word
Adapted from Janet Allen, Words, Words, Words. Stenhouse Publishers.