Logical Approach to Word

EQ - How can I use logic to troubleshoot MS Word?

1. Activator – Do Now
2. Explanation of pretest 
3. Pretest (timed writing)
4. Guided Practice – Print Instructions
5. AP – Print Pretest
6. TPS Splashdown – List all the parts of the Word Screen
7. Collaborative Pairs – Review Word Screen (handout)
8. AP – Parts of the Word Screen Quiz
9. Ribbon Focus – Introducing a Logical Approach to Word
1. What is logic?
2. How does thinking logically help people solve problems?
3. Has anyone ever heard of the term Troubleshoot(ing)?  Where? What?
4. Modeling/Guided Practice - Pattern identification (Home Tab)
5. Distribute Graphic Organizer – Fill out logical approach to the Home Tab
6. Collaborative Pairs – Insert Tab
7. AP – Class Review
8. Collaborative Pairs – Design, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, View tabs
9. AP – Teacher Observation
10. Summarizer/Debriefing - Class Review
10. TOD – ½ sheet questionnaire: How do you think a logical approach will help you troubleshoot when using MS Word?

Welcome to Word

EQ - How do I begin using MS Word

1. Activator - Teacher & Student Introductions
2. Syllabus Review
3. AP – Check mark, Question mark, Star
1. Students list the items they feel like they already know, items that concern them, and items they are excited to learn/do
4. Classroom Policies & Procedures
5. Assignment of Laptops
1. Alphabetical Order
2. Log In -> Wait for further instructions
6. Use Impero to project Word on to all student laptops
7. Graphic Organizer – Parts of the Word Screen
8. Review parts of Word Screen -> Label on the white board
9. AP – TPS: Practice Parts Quiz (1/2 sheet of paper)
10. PPT w/ Graphic Organizer
1. 5 ways to open MS Word
2. Saving & File Management
11. AP – Project 1
1. Open a new Word document
2. Save File As in student account
3. Key a response – Introduction Survey “Tell Me About Yourself”
4. Save As "Project 1" in your newly created Word folder
12. TOD – Muddy Points (explain purpose of MP)