Word Processing

● Students can identify and explain keyboarding shortcuts. Language Functions & Features: ■ Generalized nouns to introduce a topic and entity ■ Opening statements to identify the type of information

■ Verbs to defne career pathways or attributes (eg., have, be, belong to, consist of) ■ Expanded noun groups to defne key concepts, add details, or classify information ■ Reporting devices to acknowledge outside sources and integrate information into the report as in saying verbs and direct quotes ■ Technical word choices to defne and classify entities ■ Adjectives and adverbs to answer questions about quantity, size, shape, manner ( descriptions)

Differentiation in Action Skill Building

● Hands-on practice: Provide students with step-by-step instructions or a checklist of tasks to perform in a word processing application. This could include creating a new document, opening and closing fles, selecting and moving text, saving documents in different formats, and using keyboard shortcuts. ● Guided exploration: Allow students to explore the word processing application's interface and features under your guidance. Encourage them to experiment with different tools and functions, such as changing layout views, searching for text, and managing fles. ● Screencasting or video tutorials: Create or use existing screencasts or video tutorials that demonstrate the various navigation and fle management tasks. Students can follow along and practice as they watch the videos. ● Simulations or interactive tutorials: Utilize interactive tutorials or simulations that walk students through different scenarios and tasks related to navigating and managing word-processing documents. ● Collaborative activities: Assign group activities where students work together to complete a set of tasks in a word processing document. This can foster peer learning and allow students to share their knowledge and strategies. ● Gamifcation: Incorporate game-like elements, such as points, badges, or leaderboards, to make the learning process more engaging. Students can earn rewards or advance levels by completing navigation and fle management tasks. ● Real-world examples: Provide students with examples of documents they might encounter in real-world situations, such as reports, letters, or essays. Ask them to practice navigating, modifying, and managing these documents. ● Job aids or cheat sheets: Create reference materials, such as job aids or cheat sheets, that students can refer to when practicing or working on tasks related to navigating and managing word processing documents.