Word Processing

Differentiation in Action Skill Building

● Typing Practice: Provide students with typing tutorials or online typing games to improve their keyboard composition skills. As they become more profcient, have them practice composing sentences and paragraphs using proper typing techniques. ● Document Templates: Create pre-formatted document templates for different types of documents (e.g., resume, business letter, outline) and have students practice flling in the appropriate sections with their content. ● Model Documents: Provide students with well-structured examples of different types of documents (e.g., title page, personal letter, labels) and have them analyze the formatting, layout, and content structure. ● Scenario-based Assignments: Create realistic scenarios or prompts that require students to compose and format specifc types of documents. For example, have them write a business letter inquiring about a job opening or create a resume for a hypothetical job application. ● Peer Review and Feedback: Encourage students to share their composed documents with peers for review and feedback. This promotes critical thinking and allows students to learn from each other's writing and formatting approaches. ● Step-by-Step Tutorials: Develop detailed tutorials or screencasts that guide students through the process of creating each type of document, from formatting to content composition. ● Document Deconstruction: Provide students with existing documents and have them deconstruct the formatting, layout, and content structure. Then, have them recreate the document from scratch using the appropriate formatting and composition techniques. ● Rubrics and Checklists: Develop rubrics or checklists that outline the specifc requirements for each type of document. Students can use these tools to self-assess their work or evaluate their peers' documents. ● Real-World Examples: Provide students with authentic examples of different types of documents from various industries or contexts. Analyze these examples to understand best practices and conventions. ● Collaborative Document Creation: Assign group projects where students collaborate to create a variety of documents, promoting teamwork, communication, and the application of formatting and composition skills in a collaborative setting. ● Writing Prompts and Exercises: Incorporate writing prompts or exercises that encourage students to practice composing different types of content, such as descriptive paragraphs, persuasive letters, or informative outlines.