Word processing
Exploring word-processing software by using keyboard shortcuts, importing images and applying simple editing tools such as bold, italics, underlining and font colour.
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Computing systems and networks 2: Word processing
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
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Identify the main keys on a keyboard and use them for typing.
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Use the ‘spacebar’ correctly when typing short words or sentences.
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Type capital letters using the ‘Shift’ key.
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Explain that the keyboard is an input device used to enter information.
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Type sentences using a word processor and make simple text changes.
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Select text and use on-screen buttons to alter its appearance.
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Create documents with images and text, using keyboard shortcuts.
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Use copy and paste, different text styles and credit source materials.
Suggested prior learning
Skills showcase: Rocket to the moon
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Getting to know the keyboard
- To begin to learn to touch type.
Lesson 2: Getting started with word processing
- To understand how to use a word processor.
Lesson 3: Newspaper writer
- To understand how to add images to a text document.
Lesson 4: Poetry book
- To create a text using sources from the internet.
Lesson 5: Digital writer
- To create a digital piece of writing.
Key skills
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – Computing Y2: Word processing
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit ‘Word processing’.
Vocabulary display – Computing Y2: Word processing
A display version of the vocabulary for the unit ‘Word processing'.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Writing – transcription; Writing – vocabulary, grammar and punctuation; Reading – comprehension
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