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TechnoNewsletter

Design a professional-looking publication using Google Docs or Microsoft Word lesson plans. Build word processing skills.

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Innovative Google Docs or Microsoft Word Lesson Plans

Create a fan club newsletter using Google Docs or Microsoft Word lesson plans. Students in grades 6-12 master essential word processing skills such as formatting text, arranging and cropping images, adjusting page layout, working with tables, adding hyperlinks, referencing information sources, and inserting headers or footers. Challenging enrichment activities support hands-on learning with optional assignments that explain how to work with images, create a collage, co-author an article, or engage in an online discussion.

Project-Based Course to Integrate Technology

Following easy step-by-step instructions, students construct a professional-looking newsletter on a topic like a fan club, environmental issue, social science theme, novel study, or any curriculum area. Samples to inspire student creativity include a fictional celebrity club, an Amelia Earhart interest group, and an informative recycling magazine. Blend STEM skills with any subject area or personal interest. Other suggested newsletter topics include a school events newsletter, book club, historical figure, travel destination, science discoveries, and more.

Word Processing Made Fun for Middle and High School

Ignite the interest of students aged 11-18 as they create a newsletter for a target audience. Teach advanced word processing skills – reference sources with footnotes, numbering and page breaks, change layout, adjust spacing, use lists to organize information, scale and align objects, and there’s so much more!

Scaffolded Learning Journey

Students begin by critically examining sample newsletters. They formulate a plan using guided questions. Then they create the newsletter by writing an article sharing personal insights, building a word search, and crafting an opinion piece to defend a viewpoint. Finally, they share the publication with readers, inviting constructive comments and compliments.

Aligned with Standards

All TechnoKids courses are aligned with Common Core, International Society of Technology Education, and DQ Global Standards. Easily identify and track benchmarks using TechnoKids correlation documents. Turn students into tech-savvy enthusiasts by making learning fun and engaging..

 

Additional information

Ages

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Grades

grade 6, grade 7, grade 8, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Program

Docs, Word
Tech Integration

history, language arts, science, social studies
Tech Skill

word processing
License

Starter, Class, Classrooms
Starter License Includes

online teacher guide, get started, printable assessment tools, sample files, extension activities, certificates, parent letters, online student workbook
Class License Includes

online teacher guide, getting started tips, course calendar, online student workbook, online assignments, printable assessment tools, online quizzes, student reporting, sample files, extension activities, certificates, parent letters
Classroom License Includes

online teacher guide, getting started tips, course calendar, class management tools, online student workbook, online assignments, printable assessment tools, online quizzes, student reporting, sample files, extension activities, certificates, parent letters
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Assignment 1 FANtastic Newsletter

Study sample newsletters to learn about the content. Brainstorm topics for a fan club.

Assignment 2 Start a Fan Club

Propose ideas for a fan club newsletter. Formulate a plan using guiding questions.

Assignment 3 Create the Front Cover - Phase 1

Begin a newsletter cover. Format the title and arrange article names in a bulleted list.

Assignment 4 Create the Front Cover - Phase 2

Enhance the cover by inserting a picture and hyperlink. Lay out the content to fit on one page.

Assignment 5 Top 5 List

Share insights in an article that will grab fan’s attention. Arrange text using a numbered list.

Assignment 6 Design a Word Search

Construct a word search of topic-related terminology using a table to position content.

Assignment 7 Make a Word Search Answer Key

Reconstruct content by copying a table and filling cells to form a word search answer key.

Assignment 8 Organize Ideas for Opinion Article

Defend a viewpoint. Establish arguments with evidence for an article that will sway opinion.

Assignment 9 Share Your Opinion

Express a point of view using supporting quotes. Reference quotes using footnotes.

Assignment 10 Complete the Newsletter

Prepare the newsletter for publication by inserting page numbers, headers, and footers.

Assignment 11 Share Newsletter with Readers

Publish the newsletter in print or digital form. Distribute to fans.

Optional Google Docs or Microsoft Word Lesson Plans

  • Picture Workshop: Explore methods to insert images.
  • Create a Collage: Create a collage using Windows Photo Gallery or an online service.
  • Keep Writing: 15 additional article ideas.
  • Commenting Activity: Share with fans.
  • Insert Quotes: Use the Research Tool to insert a quote and footnote. *Google Docs only

Build Competent Word Processing Skills using Google Docs or Microsoft Word Lesson Plans

Use TechnoNewsletter to teach essential word processing skills to middle school or high school students as part of a computer studies class. Or integrate the activities into a language arts, history, social studies, or science unit. Discover how to make a professional-looking publication using Google Docs or Microsoft Word lessons.
  • Design a publication for a target audience
  • Organize ideas using a planning sheet
  • Write articles expressing a viewpoint
  • Revise writing to correct errors
  • Share a publication in print or electronically
  • Adjust line and paragraph spacing
  • Reference information sources with footnotes
  • Copy, paste, find, and replace text
  • Organize content using tables
  • Insert page breaks, page numbers, headers, & footers

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Design a professional-looking publication using Google Docs or Microsoft Word lesson plans. Build word processing skills.

8 reviews for TechnoNewsletter

  1. technokids.com –

    My 6th grade students love it! Everything needed for this project is included. Thank you for your wonderful products.
    Educational Horizons Charter School,West Melbourne
    February 15,2016

  2. technokids.com –

    I use TechnoKids projects in my Microsoft Applications class. The students enjoy the lessons and learn things about Microsoft Word that they didn’t know they could do. Very user friendly for both the teacher and student.
    Martinsville High School,Martinsville
    January 29,2016

  3. technokids.com –

    I love your products and they really make learning the programs fun.
    St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS,Richmond Hill
    November 23,2015

  4. technokids.com –

    The curriculum is exceptionally good with very easy to follow directions for the students. My classes are constantly saying “Whoa!” when they find out something that Word can do. It’s very exciting and we are expanding it into 2 electives next year for our students because it is going so well.
    Del Sur School,Lancaster
    April 20,2015

  5. technokids.com –

    My students enjoy the projects and I love having a prepared curriculum. What a time saver! Project based learning is the best. The students have fun with the projects, yet learn new techniques and applications at the same time.
    Neuse Charter School,Smithfield
    April 15,2015

  6. technokids.com –

    I really love using the projects with my students and they enjoy them as well.
    Portsmouth Middle School,Portsmouth
    February 09,2016

  7. technokids.com –

    We love the TechnoKids curriculum! It’s flexible, easy to use, and the kids really learn the skills. There is also an abundance of activities and materials…way more that I can use in the limited time I have with the students…which is a GREAT thing!
    Indian Mound Middle School,McFarland
    January 15,2015

  8. technokids.com –

    It worked out very well. I’ll be using it next semester also.
    Ridgeview Middle School,Gaithersburg
    November 20,2014
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Every course includes a schedule. It lists the time recommended for each assignment. Typically, it takes between 30-60 minutes to complete an assignment depending on the grade level. Based on this time frame, a typical course takes between 360-600 minutes to complete. This is about 6-8 weeks if your students have computer class twice a week. However, if your students have computer class every day, a course can be completed in about 2-3 weeks.

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TechnoKids courses are inter-disciplinary. This means the lesson plans blend computing skills with general content areas such as language arts, geography, or business studies. If you do not have a dedicated digital literacy class, refer to the Technology Integration Suggestions section in each teacher guide for ideas on how you can include the course in other subject areas.

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