Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - JHS 2

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Performance objectives

• Add text to shapes in PowerPoint.
• Use the Format Ribbon to modify shapes.
• Arrange multiple shapes effectively.
• Explore the Insert Shapes and Shape Styles features.

Lesson summary

In today's digital world, we often need to share information in a way that is clear, engaging, and easy to understand. Presentation software like MS PowerPoint helps us do this. Instead of just writing plain text on a slide, we can use shapes to create diagrams, flowcharts, and eye-catching designs. This lesson focuses on two powerful skills: putting words inside these shapes and arranging the shapes on our slide to create a professional look. Mastering these skills is important for school projects, future jobs, and even for creating notices for community events in our towns and villages.

Lesson notes

This lesson will be practical, so we will be using a presentation application like MS PowerPoint. Let's explore the main ideas and steps. Concept 1: Inserting Shapes

Shapes are pre-drawn objects like circles, squares, arrows, and stars that you can add to your slide. They are the building blocks for creating diagrams and visual aids.

How to Insert a Shape: Open your presentation software (e.g., MS PowerPoint) and create a new, blank slide. Go to the `Insert` tab on the ribbon at the top of the screen. In the `Illustrations` group, click on the `Shapes` button. A dropdown menu will appear with many categories of shapes (Lines, Rectangles, Basic Shapes, Block Arrows, etc.). Click on the shape you want to use (for example, a Rectangle). Your mouse cursor will change to a plus sign (+). Click and drag on the slide to draw the shape. The size of the shape depends on how far you drag.

*(Teacher's Note: You can draw this on the board if a projector is not available.)* Concept 2: The Magical 'Shape Format' Tab

Evaluation guide

• Explore the use of the Format Ribbon once a shape is selected
• Explore the editing features of the Insert Shapes and Shape Styles.
• Present a prepared project or exercise using what has been studied in
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