MUNTINLUPA NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL

Southville Poblacion, Muntilupa

COMPUTER
School Year 2010-2011

LESSON PLAN
Subject: MS Word Application Date: April 14, 2010
Level: First Year High School Teacher: Maria Theresa Panganoron

I. Objectives:
At the end of 45 minutes demonstration, the students will be able:
1. to determine the basic Table feature of MS Word:
• insert a table into a document
• merge cells in a table
• add graphics and text in a table
2. to demonstrate skills in creating a calendar using MS Word application.
3. to state the importance of the preservation of the world’s famous landmarks

II. Subject-Matter
A. Subject: Inserting Table in a Document
B. Integration:
Values – Love of Country
Social Study
C. Reference / Materials
1. Word Processing MS Word 2007 (pp.4-7)
2. Powerpoint Presentation, video clip and chart

III. Procedures

A. Preparatory Activities
1. Checking of Attendance
2. Review:
- Application of MS Word
- Function of commonly used buttons of the formatting toolbar:

3. Motivation:
Present the video clip. Facilitate a discussion on world’s famous landmarks.

B. Presentation
1. Explain to students that they are going to research the world’s famous
landmarks. Then, they are going to create a one-month calendar that depicts one
of the world’s famous landmarks,
2. Show the students a finished sample and tell them that is what they will be
creating.
3. Introduce the Terms:
A table is made up of rows and columns of cells that you can fill with text and
graphics. Tables are often used to organize and present information.

It's helpful to know what the various

parts of a table are called.
(1) column
(2) row
(3) cell
 4. Demonstrate the procedures on how to create a calendar using the table feature
of MS Word.

Insert a new table into your document:

(1) Click to place your insertion point where you want the table to appear.
(2) Click the Table on the Main Menu.
(3) Select Insert
(4) Select Table
(5) Give your table dimension (columns = 7 rows = 8)

Merge cells in a table:

(1) Select the cells that you want to merge.
(2) Click Table on the main menu.
(3) Select Merge Cells.

Add a graphic into a cell

You may also insert a graphic into a table cell just as you do in the body of your
document, by pasting or using the options on the Insert menu.
1) Select the image from the website.
2) Right click on the image
3) Select Copy Image
4) Right Click on the document where you want to place the image.
5) Select Paste.
You may align the text and graphics inside the table just as you do in the body of
your document. (by clicking on center icon of the formatting toolbar)

Add text to a table:

To add text to any cell in your table, simply click in the cell and begin typing.
When you finish typing the text you need in any cell, you can press the TAB key
or the ARROW keys to move to the next cell.

C. Generalization
1. What is a table feature in MS Word?
2. What are its uses?
3. How to insert a new table into a document?
4. How to merge cells in a table?
5. How to add graphics in a cell?
6. How to add text in a cell?
7. steps Call a student to re-demonstrate the processes in creating a
calendar using MS Word.

D. Application
1. In pairs, students will create a calendar using MS Word. Allow time for each group
to complete their document. Save the document using the filename format:
RomuloJN_Exer12_calendar
2. Ask questions about the activity.

IV. Evaluation
(1) Here are the methods in creating a calendar. Number the steps in proper order:
Inserting a Table: (5 points)
_____ Select Insert
_____ Click the Table on the Main Menu.
_____ Select Table
 _____ Give your table dimension (columns = 7 rows = 8)
_____ Click to place your insertion point where you want the table to appear.

(2) Choose the correct answer:

_____ 6.which of the following is the correct procedure in inserting a table into a
document?

a. b.

c. d. none of the above

______7.You want to combine cells in a table. Which action should you select on the
Table menu?
a. Draw Table b. Insert
c. Merge d. Delete
_____ 8.To add text to any cell in your table, simply click in the cell and begin typing.
When you finish typing the text you need in any cell, you can press the
_______ key or the ARROW keys to move to the next cell.
a. CAPS LOCKS b. TAB
c. Shift d. Enter
(2) Name at least two World’s Famous Landmarks.

V. Assignment

1. Follow-up Assignment:
Research the world’s famous shopping mall and create a one-month calendar
using MS Word. Save your document using the filename format:
RomuloJN_Assign12_calendar. Email your document at mtlp@yahoo.com
2. Advanced Assignment:
Give the function of the other parts of a table:
table move handle
table resize handle
doube headed arrow
resize pointer

Prepared by: Approved by:

Ms. Maria Theresa L. Panganoron _____________________
Teacher Applicant Principal

COMPUTER
Quiz No. 12 Inserting Table in a Document

Name: _______________________ Yr / Sec: ___________ Date: ___________

(1) Here are the methods in creating a calendar. Number the steps in proper order:
Inserting a Table: (5 points)
_____ Select Insert
_____ Click the Table on the Main Menu.
_____ Select Table
_____ Give your table dimension (columns = 7 rows = 8)
_____ Click to place your insertion point where you want the table to appear.

(2) Choose the correct answer:

_____ 6. which of the following is the correct procedure in inserting a table into a
document?

a. b.

c. d. none of the above

______7. You want to combine cells in a table. Which action should you select on the
Table menu?
a. Draw Table b. Insert c. Merge d. Delete
_____ 8. To add text to any cell in your table, simply click in the cell and begin typing.
When you finish typing the text you need in any cell, you can press the
_______ key or the ARROW keys to move to the next cell.
a. CAPS LOCKS b. TAB c. Shift d. Enter
(3) Name at least two World’s Famous Landmarks.

9. ______________________________________

10. ______________________________________