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:
- Explain which the home row keys are and how to find them when typing.
- Use the spacebar and backspace correctly.
- Type and make simple alterations to text using buttons on a word processor.
- Search for, import and alter appropriate images for a text document.
- Modify text in a document.
- Use copy and paste to copy text from one document to another.
- Explain what information is safe to be shared online.
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 poetry book using sources from the internet.
Lesson 5: Digital writer
- To create a digital piece of writing.
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Unit resources
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Computing
Knowledge organiser – Computing Y2: Word processing
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit ‘Word processing’.
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Computing
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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