JHS1 Computing · Term 2 Week 5: Introduction to Presentation Software

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.2.1.2 - Explore features of MS-PowerPoint interface.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least six major parts of the MS-PowerPoint window (title bar, ribbon, slide pane, notes pane, status bar, quick access toolbar).
Differentiate between the different views available in MS-PowerPoint (Normal, Outline, Slide Sorter, Reading, Slide Show) and state the purpose of each.
Apply a theme and a template to a presentation and describe the difference between the two.
Use the Proofing and Language group under the Review tab to run a Spelling and Grammar check and use the Thesaurus on a selected word.
Navigate the MS-PowerPoint interface independently to locate tabs, groups and commands needed to complete a task.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Productivity Software (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Presentation Software (2.2)
Content standard: B7.2.2.1 - Demonstrate how to use Microsoft PowerPoint (Editing): Introduction to PowerPoint.
Indicator: B7.2.2.1.2 - Explore features of MS-PowerPoint interface.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 11
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Show examples of MS-PowerPoint interface with the aid of a projector or pictures.
2. Explore MS-PowerPoint themes and templates
3. Explore the use of the Proofing and Language group under the Review tab
4. Demonstrate the use of the Language, Spelling & Grammar, Thesaurus and other buttons in MS-PowerPoint under the Review tab