Topicm0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528449000663_0Topic

Using text templates

Levelm0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528449084556_0Level

Second

Core curriculumm0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528449076687_0Core curriculum

Grade IV‑VI

II. Programming and solving problems by using the computer and other digital devices. The student:

3) develops and presents solutions to problems by using basic applications (a text and image editor, a spreadsheet, a programme for creating a multimedia presentation) on the computer or in a cloud to demonstrate the following skills:

b) creating text documents: selecting fonts, formatting paragraphs, inserting illustrations, headings and shapes, creating tables and bulleted and numbered lists.

Timingm0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528449068082_0Timing

45 minutes

General objectivem0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528449523725_0General objective

Creating text documents.

Specific objectivesm0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528449552113_0Specific objectives**

1. Creating documents based on templates.

Learning outcomesm0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528450430307_0Learning outcomes

The student:

- uses templates for creating a document in a text editor.

Methodsm0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528449534267_0Methods

1. Directed discussion.

2. Learning through observation.

Forms of workm0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528449514617_0Forms of work

1. Individual work.

2. Class work.

Lesson stages

Introductionm0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528450127855_0Introduction

During our work on the computer, we create many documents which, because of their purpose, should be written according to specified standards. They include e.g. a CV, an application, a fax, a certificate or a diploma. Ready‑to‑use templates are useful for creating such documents.

During a directed discussion the students answer the questions:

- What is a templatetemplatetemplate?
- What parametersparametersparameters can a template include?

A template is a ready‑to‑use pattern of a document of an appropriate structure including specified parameters such as e.g.: page layout. margin settingsmargin settingsmargin settings, paragraph formatparagraph formatparagraph format, fonts used, which enables to efficiently and qickly create correct, professional and attractive documents. Apart from predefined form templates include the content: predefined text boxes and some elements which can be regarded as a  starting point for creating a complete document.

Procedurem0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528446435040_0Procedure

To create a new document by using a built‑in templatetemplatetemplate in Word, click New in the File menu, and then select an appropriate template. The templates are grouped into categories to make searching easier.

[Illustration 1]

Task 1

Give the categories of templates that are available in your text editor.

[Slideshow]

A template is a special type of a document. When you open it and then change, the copy of the file is created. The original document (the template) remains unchanged, just as its location on the disc.

Apart from a predfined document format, a template can include additional elements, such as: predefined styles, AutoCorrect entries, tool bars, custom menu settings or shortcut keys.

A professional template includes also content building blocks and content controlscontrolscontrols. The controls that are used most commonly are: text boxes, picture controls, check boxescheck boxescheck boxes, drop‑down listsdrop‑down listsdrop‑down lists or combo boxes. Using these advanced elements of a template goes beyond the curriculum. These tools are available on the Developer tab after  the prior customizing the ribbon. To make a template easy to use, you can add explanatory notes to the document.

Saving templates:

To save a file as a template, choose the option for saving a document (File > Save As). Select the file location, type its name and in the Save as type list choose one of the following options:

- Word TemplatetemplateTemplate (*.dotx),
- Word Macro‑Enabled Template (*.dotm),
- Word 97‑2003 Template (*.dot).

The default location of user templates is

C: \ Users \ user name \ AppData \ Roaming \ Microsoft \ Templates

A new document opened in Word is also created based on a template which specifies the basic format of the document. The template predefines the A4 paper format, portrait orientation, 2.5 cm margins and a default font.m0b9ec0de9bbda846_1527752263647_0A new document opened in Word is also created based on a template which specifies the basic format of the document. The template predefines the A4 paper format, portrait orientation, 2.5 cm margins and a default font.

Task 2

Create a calendar of holidays by using a template.

Task 3

Create your own templatetemplatetemplate of a headed notepaper for your phantom company.

Lesson summarym0b9ec0de9bbda846_1528450119332_0Lesson summary

The advantage of a template is that it can be used multiple times.m0b9ec0de9bbda846_1527752256679_0The advantage of a template is that it can be used multiple times.

Selected words and expressions used in the lesson plan

check boxescheck boxescheck boxes

controlscontrolscontrols

drop‑down listsdrop‑down listsdrop‑down lists

margin settingsmargin settingsmargin settings

paragraph formatparagraph formatparagraph format

parametersparametersparameters

templatetemplatetemplate