Learning Guide

Module Name: Word Processing Software (Word)

Course Name: High School Computer Applications
Learning Goals/Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Define word processing terminology.
Manage electronic files.
Apply basic formatting features.
Create business documents.
Apply advanced word processing features.

Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbook - Introductory Microsoft Office 2010 (Pasewark and Pasewark)
Lesson 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (p. WD 1 to 240)
Additional Resources
GCF Learn Free - Office

Learning Activities
Activities for This Lesson
Word Processing Terminology Quiz
Create, locate, and manage files during the course
Lesson 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Read and Do Steps
Lesson 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Projects Assigned
Design Flyer Assignment - Plan, design, and create flyer using word
processing drawing and formatting tools.
Mail Merge Assignment - Use word processing mail merge features to write
a properly formatted letter containing different fields to more than one
person/business.

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass,
2008.

Self-Assessment
Check your understanding. Can you .
Use the proper terms when helping someone (giving directions) or do you
have to point?
Can you use word processing software to create shapes, text boxes,
SmartArt, etc.?
Can you use word processing mail merge features to create a letter
containing different fields to different recipients?
Can you locate a file you created and saved yesterday, last week, or even
last month?

Lesson Evaluation: Graded Assessments

Quiz
Performance Create folders, organize and save files.
Word Lesson Steps Participation/Completion
Word Lesson Assignments
Design Flyer Assignment
Mail Merge Assignment

Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass,
2008.