Microsoft PowerPoint

Research: Third- Fifth Grade

Katie ClaxtonChandler Elementary Library Media

Specialist

Opening/Objective 126.7(b)1, 110.14(b)(18), 110.15(b)(16), 110.16(b)(16):

We will learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint.

Closing:

I can use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a presentation about my research topic.

Literacy Connection: Active Listening and Writing

Guiding Questions:

What is PowerPoint?

What is research?

Explain: We can use PowerPoint to share our research with others by

creating an informational slide show.

Academic Vocabulary:

Research- to study and learn facts about a topic

PowerPoint- a computer program that is used to

create slides and slide shows.

Insert- to put something inside or into

something else.

Drag- to move something

Academic Vocabulary:

Re-size- to make something bigger or smaller

Font- the type of writing being used

Clip Art- pictures that can be inserted into a

document

Animation- to make something have movement

Transition- progression from one slide to the next

Opening up PowerPoint

1. Using your mouse and cursor,

click on “Start” on the bottom

left side of your screen.

2. Click on “All Programs”

3. Click on “Microsoft Office”

4. Click on “Microsoft Office

PowerPoint”

Microsoft PowerPoint

When you open up PowerPoint,

you will have a white slide that

has two textboxes on it. The top

textbox will have the words,

“Click to add title” and the

bottom box will have the words,

“Click to add subtitle”

Title and Subtitle

1. Using your mouse and cursor, click

inside of the top textbox.

2. Using your keyboard, type the name of

the animal you have been researching

in class.

3. Using your mouse and cursor, click

inside of the bottom textbox.

4. Using your keyboard, type your first

and last name, click enter, and type

your teacher’s name.

Add a Slide

1. Using your mouse and cursor, click on “New Slide” on the top

of the screen. (Make sure you are on the “home” tab.

Changing Your Slide Layout

1. Using your mouse and

cursor, click on “Layout”

on the top of your screen.

2. Click on “Blank”

Inserting a Text Box1. Using your mouse and cursor, click on “Insert” on the top of the screen.

2. Click on “Text Box”

3. Using your mouse and cursor, click on the slide and drag your mouse to

make a text box.

Inserting Text

1. After you drag your cursor to make

your text box, you will see a flashing

line.

2. Using your keyboard, type your first

fact.

Changing your Font Style1. Using your mouse and cursor, click and highlight the text in

your textbox.

2. Make sure you are on the “HOME” tab at the top of your screen.

3. Click on the “Font” selection box and choose the font of your

choice.

Changing your Font Size1. Using your mouse and cursor, click and highlight the text in

your textbox.

2. Make sure you are on the “HOME” tab at the top of your screen.

3. Click on the “Size” selection box and choose the font size of

your choice.

Changing your Font Color1. Using your mouse and cursor, click and highlight the text in

your textbox.

2. Make sure you are on the “HOME” tab at the top of your screen.

3. Click on the “Color” selection box and choose the font color of

your choice.

Re-Size your Text Box1. Using your mouse and cursor, hover over the corner of your text

box.

2. Your cursor will change into a double sided arrow.

3. Click and drag to make your text box larger or smaller.

Moving your Text Box1. Using your mouse and cursor, hover over your text box.

2. Your cursor will change into a four sided arrow.

3. Click and drag to move your text box.

Add a Slide

1. Using your mouse and cursor, click on “New Slide” on the top

of the screen. (Make sure you are on the “home” tab.

Changing Your Slide Layout

1. Using your mouse and

cursor, click on “Layout”

on the top of your screen.

2. Click on “Blank”

Inserting a Photo1. Using your mouse and cursor, click on the “INSERT” tab.

2. Click on “Pictures”

3. Click on “Desktop”

4. Click, the folder you saved

your photos in

5. Click on the photo you want

to insert

6. Click on “Insert”

Re-Size your Clip Art1. Using your mouse and cursor, hover over the corner of your clip

art.

2. Your cursor will change into a double sided arrow.

3. Click and drag to make your clip art larger or smaller.

Moving your Clip Art1. Using your mouse and cursor, hover over your text clip art.

2. Your cursor will change into a four sided arrow.

3. Click and drag to move your clip art.

Adding Animation1. Using your mouse and cursor, click on “ANIMATIONS” tab at the

top of your screen.

2. Using your cursor, click on your text box.

3. “Add Animation”

Adding Animation

1. Chose the animation of your choice.

Adding Animation1. Using your mouse and cursor, click on “ANIMATIONS” tab at the

top of your screen.

2. Using your cursor, click on your clip art.

3. “Add Animation”

Adding Animation

1. Chose the animation of your choice.

Adding Transitions1. First, let’s make sure you are on the first slide of your

PowerPoint.

2. Click on Slide 1 of your Power Point.

3. Using your mouse and cursor, click on “TRANSITIONS” tab at the

top of your screen.

4. Using your cursor, click on the transition of your choice.

Walk through those steps again.

For each of your slides, you will add

a transition.

Watch your Slide Show

1. Click on the “SLIDE SHOW” tab at the top of your screen

2. Click on “From Beginning” choice

3. Click “Enter” on your keyboard to progress through the slide

show

1. Click on the “FILE” tab at the top of your screen

2. Click on “Save As”

3. Type your name and the name of your research topic, \

Example: Jane Doe Armadillos

Save your Slide Show

1. Using your mouse and cursor, click on “Save”

1. Click on the “FILE” tab at the top of your screen

2. Click on “Print”

Print your Slide Show

1. Using your mouse and cursor, click on “Slides” and choose “2 Slides”

1. Using your mouse and cursor, click on “Print”

1. Click on the “FILE” tab at the top of your screen

2. Click on “Close”

Closing Power Point