Subject: Keyboarding
1. Topic-
MLA Report Formatting Using Microsoft Word
 
2. Content-
MLA Report Style
Hanging Indent
Indentation
Alignment
Spacing
Header
Page Number
Font size, style, type
Spell Check
Page Properties (margins and page orientation)
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1.Introduce Word features and formatting techniques for crating MLA research papers.

2.Students apply the knowledge by keying and formatting a report
 
4. Objectives-
1. Identify the page formats of an MLA document

2. Create Report Page and Works Cited Page

3.Identify and apply Word formatting concepts.

4.After learning and practicing skills needed to format MLA Report students will Problem Solve and apply Decision Making to key and format another MLA report from their textbook.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Computer-Microsoft Word
Handouts
Book
SmartBoard/Projector
Teacher's Web Site
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1.Reason why learning MLA

2.Distribute handouts for additional visual assistance

3.Presentation on MLA Style

4.Working with Word 2007 in formatting MLA Report
 

B. Development-

1.PowerPoint Presentation on MLA Report Style

2.Step-by-Step formatting a report to MLA style

 

C. Practice-

Step-by-step during PowerPoint Presentation
 

D. Independent Practice-

Book assignment pages 266-267
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1.Reg. Ed pages 266-267

2.Spe. Ed pages 266-267 with copy of PowerPoint Presentation

3.Spec. Ed. CD no assignment from book only do Step-by-Step
 

F. Checking for understanding-

Proximity Check after each important Step-by-step

 

G. Closure-

1.Go over main ideas

2.Give assignment from book pages 266-267
 
7. Evaluation-
1.Students will be assessed on individual book assignment

2.MLA Quiz
 
8. Teacher Reflection-
To prepare students to successfully produce MLA Research Paper using the proper formatting and style requirements in Microsoft Office Word.
 

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