Introduction to Presentation · JHS2 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.2.2.1.3 - Demonstrate how to add text to shapes and arrange shapes.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Select a shape and locate the Format Ribbon, identifying the Insert Shapes and Shape Styles groups and their functions.
Add text to a shape using the Type Text or Edit Text option and format the text using the Font and Paragraph groups.
Arrange shapes by changing their order (bring forward, send backward), aligning them, and distributing them evenly.
Group shapes together so they move as one unit, and ungroup them when editing is required.
Present a short slide containing arranged shapes with text to the class, explaining the steps used.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Productivity Software (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Presentation (2.2)
Content standard: B8.2.2.1 - Demonstrate how to use Microsoft PowerPoint (Multimedia)
Indicator: B8.2.2.1.3 - Demonstrate how to add text to shapes and arrange shapes.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 3 (Week 15 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. 29
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explore the use of the Format Ribbon once a shape is selected
2. Explore the editing features of the Insert Shapes and Shape Styles.
3. Present a prepared project or exercise using what has been studied in Indicator 1 and 2.
NB: This is to help the learners with software knowledge in MS PowerPoint, Office Applications to grasp the concept well.