JHS2 Computing · Term 2 Week 5: Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.2.3.1.2 - Create and save a new document from a blank or pre-designed template

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Open MS-Publisher and identify the start screen showing blank publications and pre-designed templates.
Create a new document from a blank publication by selecting the “Blank 8.5 × 11” option.
Create a new document from a pre-designed template by browsing the template gallery and choosing a suitable category (e.g., Flyers, Invitation Cards, Brochures).
Save a Publisher document with an appropriate file name using the Save As dialog box.
Differentiate between a blank publication and a pre-designed template by comparing the starting content of each.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Productivity Software (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Desktop Publishing (2.3)
Content standard: B8.2.3.1 - Demonstrate how to use MS-Publisher
Indicator: B8.2.3.1.2 - Create and save a new document from a blank or pre-designed template
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. 30
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Open a desktop publishing software (e.g. MS-Publisher).
2. Create a new document from a blank publication
3. Create a new document from a pre-designed template.
4. Save the document with the appropriate name.