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Date: Period: Subject: Computing
Duration: 80 Minutes Strand 2: Productivity Software
Class: Basic 8 Class Size: 7 Sub-Strand 1: Introduction to Word Processing
Content Standard:
B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate How to Use Indicator: B982.1.1.1. Demonstrate how to Lesson
Microsoft Word (tables and create a table and hyperlinks 1 of 1
hyperlink pages)
Performance Indicator: Learners will be able to insert tables in to Core Competencies
Microsoft Word Document. CI5.4, DL5.1
Keywords: Table, Grid, Insert, Hyperlink,
Phase/Duration Learner’s Activities Resources
Activity: Computer
1. Begin with an engaging question: and
- "Have you ever tried organizing data, like names and numbers, projector
neatly in a document? What tools do you think can help with (or
this?" screenshots
Phase 1: Starter –
- "What if you want to link to another document, webpage, or of MS
Introduction
part of the same document? How would you do that?" Word
(10 Minutes)
2. Show examples of a table (e.g., a class attendance sheet) and a interface)
hyperlink (e.g., a clickable text leading to a website) in MS
Word. Sample text
3. Introduce the objectives: learning how to create and format document
tables, and how to insert and use hyperlinks in MS Word. for practice
Phase 2: Main Activity:
(New learning) 1. Creating Tables:
including - Navigate to the Insert tab and explore the Tables group. MS Word
assessment and - Demonstrate how to create a table using the grid, Insert Table software
lesson option, and Draw Table option.
development - Show how to add rows and columns, resize them, and format
(50 Minutes) the table (e.g., changing borders, shading, and text alignment).
2. Using Hyperlinks:
- Explain the purpose of hyperlinks (e.g., linking to a webpage,
another document, or a specific part of the same document).
- Demonstrate how to insert a hyperlink:
- Highlight text or select an image.
- Use the Insert tab, click Hyperlink, and explore options like
"Existing File," "Webpage," or "Place in This Document."
- Show how to edit and remove hyperlinks.
Assessment:
- Provide students with tasks such as:
- Create a table with three columns (e.g., Name, Age, Grade) and
five rows.
- Resize the columns and apply shading to the header row.
- Insert a hyperlink linking text to a webpage (e.g., an

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educational website) and another hyperlink to a specific section
in the same document.
Activity:
1. Recap the lesson by reviewing:
- How to create and format tables.
Phase 3: - How to insert and use hyperlinks.
Plenary/Reflection 2. Ask reflective questions:
(20 Minutes) - "How do tables make data easier to understand?"
- "In what scenarios would you use hyperlinks?"
3. Encourage students to share their completed tasks and explain
their use of tables and hyperlinks. Provide constructive feedback.

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Date: Period: Subject: Computing
Duration: 80 Minutes Strand 2: Productivity Software
Class: Basic 8 Class Size: 7 Sub-Strand 1: Introduction to Word Processing
Content Standard: Indicator: B8.2.1.1.2.
B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate How to Use Demonstrate how to merge, split, add Lesson
Microsoft Word (tables and formula, borders and shades 1 of 1
hyperlink pages)
Performance Indicator: Learners will be able to insert tables in to Core Competencies
Microsoft Word Document. CI5.4, DL5.1
Keywords: Merge, Split, Formula, Split, Borders, Shades
Phase/Duration Learner’s Activities Resources
Activity: Computer
1. Begin with a discussion: and
- "Have you worked with tables in MS Word before? How do you projector
Phase 1: Starter – think we can make tables more flexible and visually appealing?" (or
- "What if you needed to calculate totals in a table? How would
Introduction you do that?" screenshots
(10 Minutes) 2. Show examples of tables with merged cells, shaded rows, and of MS
simple formulas (e.g., sum of numbers). Word
3. Introduce the objectives: learning to merge and split cells, add interface)
formulas, and apply borders and shading in MS Word tables.
Phase 2: Main Activity: Sample text
(New learning) 1. Merging and Splitting Cells: document
including - Demonstrate how to merge cells in a table: for practice
assessment and - Select cells, right-click, and choose Merge Cells or use the
lesson Layout tab under Table Tools.
development - Show how to split cells: MS Word
(50 Minutes) - Right-click a cell and choose Split Cells, specifying the number software
of rows and columns.
2. Adding Formulas:
- Demonstrate how to add a formula in a table:
- Place the cursor in a cell, go to the Layout tab, click Formula,
and choose a function like SUM or AVERAGE.
- Show how formulas update when data is changed.
3. Applying Borders and Shading:
- Demonstrate the Borders and Shading tool:
- Use the Table Design tab or Home tab to apply or customize
borders and shading.
- Show how to apply shading to specific rows, columns, or cells
for emphasis.
4. Using Bullets and Indentation:
- Explore the use of bullets and indentation in tables for creating
organized lists.
- Demonstrate how to increase and decrease indentation under
the Home tab.

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5. Line Spacing:
- Demonstrate how to adjust line spacing using the Paragraph
dialogue box launcher under the Home tab.
Assessment:
- Provide students with tasks:
- Create a table with at least four rows and three columns.
- Merge the header row, split a cell in the second row, and add a
formula to calculate the sum of values in a column.
- Apply borders and shading to the table.
- Add bullet points to a list within a cell and adjust the
indentation.
Activity:
1. Recap the lesson by reviewing:
- How to merge and split cells.
Phase 3:
- How to add formulas to tables.
Plenary/Reflection
- How to apply borders, shading, and line spacing.
(20 Minutes)
2. Ask reflective questions:
- "How do these features make your table more functional and
attractive?"

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Date: Period: Subject: Computing
Duration: 80 Minutes Strand 2: Productivity Software
Class: Basic 8 Class Size: 7 Sub-Strand 1: Introduction to Word Processing
Content Standard: Indicator: B8.2.1.1.3.
B8.2.1.1 Demonstrate How to Use Demonstrate how to format a page (e.g. page Lesson
adjustment, inserting header and footer, page
Microsoft Word (tables and numbers, breaks and orientations) 1 of 1
hyperlink pages)
Performance Indicator: Learners will be able to insert tables in to Core Competencies
Microsoft Word Document. CI5.4, DL5.1
Keywords: Header, Footer, Orientation, Page Breaks,
Phase/Duration Learner’s Activities Resources
Activity: Computer
1. Begin with a discussion: and
- "Have you ever printed a document and noticed that the header projector
or footer doesn’t appear the way you wanted?"
(or
Phase 1: Starter – - "Why do you think it's important to control where page screenshots
Introduction numbers appear or how pages are oriented?"
2. Show an example of a document with a header, footer, page of MS
(10 Minutes) numbers, different page orientations, and breaks, highlighting Word
their importance. interface)
3. Introduce the objectives: learning how to adjust headers and
footers, insert page numbers, manage page breaks, and change Sample text
page orientation.
document
Phase 2: Main Activity:
Activity: for practice
(New learning)
including 1. Adjusting the Header and Footer:
- Demonstrate how to insert a header and footer:
assessment and
- Go to the Insert tab and select Header or Footer. MS Word
lesson - Show how to edit the text (e.g., document title, author's name, software
development date).
(50 Minutes) - Explain how to remove or modify headers and footers if
needed.
2. Inserting Page Numbers:
- Demonstrate how to insert page numbers:
- Go to the Insert tab, click Page Number, and choose the
location (top or bottom of the page).
- Show how to format page numbers (e.g., Roman numerals or
starting at a specific number).
3. Inserting Page Breaks:
- Demonstrate how to insert a page break:
- Go to the Insert tab and select Page Break or use the Ctrl +
Enter keyboard shortcut.
- Explain the difference between a page break and a section
break.
4. Changing Page Orientation:
- Demonstrate how to change page orientation:
- Go to the Layout tab, click Orientation, and choose Portrait
or Landscape.

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- Show how to apply different orientations to sections of a
document.
Assessment:
- Provide students with a task to:
- Insert a header and footer with text.
- Insert page numbers in the footer (bottom-right).
- Insert a page break after a paragraph.
- Change the orientation of the second page to Landscape and
apply the rest as Portrait.
Activity:
1. Recap the lesson by reviewing:
- How to adjust headers and footers.
- How to insert and format page numbers.
- How to manage page breaks and change page orientation.
Phase 3:
2. Ask reflective questions:
Plenary/Reflection
- "Why is it useful to have a header or footer in your document?"
(20 Minutes)
- "When would you choose Landscape orientation over Portrait?"

3. Encourage students to share their formatted documents and

discuss their experiences with these features. Provide
constructive feedback.

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