Unit 4

Submitted by Joy Olivier on Tue, 2006-09-12 11:23.

Learning outcomes

  • Learn basic formatting of text in a Writer document (change font style, size and type)

  • Know how to save a file onto a removable storage device (e.g. floppy disk, USB port or CD)

  • Learn how to spell-check Writer documents

  • Practice reviewing and editing others' writing

Overview

This unit has three sections:

Section
Key content
Duration

Typing, formatting and saving a cover letter

Exercise

Write and format (i.e. aligning an address to the right, writing a subject line in bold, making text italic) a cover letter

Exercise
Save it onto a storage device (floppy/CD/USB)

2 hours

Spellcheck and edit with tracked-changes in Writer

Exercise

Spellcheck cover letters

Exercise

Learners review one another's cover letters, track changes and identify positive aspects and suggesting improvements

Save new version with different file name

1 hour

and homework

Requirements

  • Black or white board or large flip chart
  • Each learner needs an appropriate storage device (e.g. floppy disk, USB port or CD)