The Teen Tribune/Creating a Newspaper Publication in Microsoft Word
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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.

 

Grade Level: 7th-8th
Lesson Title: The Teen Tribune/Creating a Newspaper Publication in Microsoft Word
Resources: M/J Computer Applications Technology Lessons
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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
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