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The Teen Tribune/Creating
a Newspaper Publication in Microsoft Word
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| Author: |
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| Curriculum Area: |
Instructional Technology |
| Subject Area: |
M/J Computer Applications I |
| Sunshine State Standard Benchmark: |
- Demonstrate the efficient and effective use of varied input and
output devices.
- Produce documents using basic skills in an appropriate word processing
program.
- Manipulate graphic images using varied applications.
- LA.D.2.3.4-understand how the multimedia tools of graphics,
pictures, color, motion, and music can enhance communication in
advertising.
- VA.B.1.3.2-know how the qualities and characteristics of art
media, techniques, and processes can be used to enhance communication
of experiences and ideas.
- Demonstrate awareness of the impact of computers on society and
the need for their ethical use.
- SC.H.3.3.7-know that computers speed up and extend people's
ability to collect, sort, and analyze data; prepare research reports;
and share data and ideas with others.
- SS.A.2.3.3-understand important technological developments and
how they influence human society.
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| Grade Level: |
7th-8th |
| Lesson Title: |
The Teen Tribune/Creating a Newspaper Publication
in Microsoft Word |
| Resources: |
M/J Computer Applications Technology Lessons
http:// |
| Learning Objective: |
Students will:
- research various websites with online short stories, compare several,
and select one that would be considered recommended reading for the
teen population. A summary of the story will be typed into a word
document.
- include prices in summary.
- a URL of the short story is included in summary.
- research various websites on Central Florida Theme Parks, compare
several, and select one that would be considered recommended vacation
plans for the teen population. A summary of the theme park will be
typed into a word document.
- Include prices in summary.
- a URL of the theme park is included in summary.
- Research various websites on current movie listings in Palm Beach
County, compare several, and select one that would be considered recommended
reading for the teen population. A summary of the movie will be typed
into a word document.
- Include prices in summary.
- a URL of the movie you recommended is included in summary.
- insert three Clipart/Pictures for each side heading.
- use the Picture Toolbar to format and align pictures/clipart.
- Microsoft Article Formatted Into Newspaper Columns with Graphics
and Charts Included:
- Title Formatted 14 Point Times New Roman Bold and Centered Across
Top (Not in Columns)
- Body of Paper Formatted 11 Point Times New Roman
- Three Side Headings with Bold Format (11 Point Times New Roman)
- Paper Formatted Single Spacing
- Tabs set at 0.2
- Paper Formatted into Two Columns with Vertical Line Between
Columns
- Columns Formatted Full Justification
- Drop Cap Used in First Paragraph
- Student Name Included at the End of Document
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| Instructions: |
Students will follow the instructions provided at Pahokee
Middle Senior High Technology Lessons Webpage. Finished products are included
in the grading rubric listed below. |
| Assessment |
Newspaper Grading
Rubric |