Unit 1: Presentation Basics Welcome Freshmen Message 1

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New Skills: Creating a blank presentation

Keying text using text boxes

Inserting new slides

Saving a presentation

Viewing a presentation

Closing a presentation

Closing PowerPoint

Tools & Terms You’ll Use:PowerPoint can be used to create simple or complex animated presentations. However, it’s important to master the basics fi rst.

Lesson Description:On the fi rst day of the new school year, mentors from the senior class will be visiting each freshman homeroom to welcome the students. The principal, Mr. Ramos, of Jeff erson High School has asked you to prepare a presentation to show in each freshman homeroom to help orient the new class to the high school.

In this lesson, you will create a new 6-slide presentation and key the message provided.

Unit 1: Presentation Basics

Welcome Freshmen Message 1Creating Your First Presentation

Lesson 1.1

Close the document: Use the Offi ce Backstage to Close the presentati on you are working in.

Start From the Beginning: This icon is used to view the slide show and is located on the Quick Access Toolbar.

Blank presentati on: Allows you to begin using a new blank presentati on slide with pre-formatt ed Offi ce Themes.

Keying text using text boxes: To enter text on a slide, begin by keying text where indicated.

Save: Use the Backstage View to Save your presentati on for the fi rst ti me. Note: You will be prompted to give the presentati on a fi le name the fi rst ti me you are saving.

Alternately, a quick way to Save is to use the Save icon located on the Quick Access Toolbar.

Browse: In the Offi ce Backstage, you can browse the places (such as a folder on your hard drive) you can save your presentati on to.

Close MS PowerPoint: Use this icon to Close (Quit) the Microsoft PowerPoint applicati on. N

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Lesson 1.1


Creating Your First Presentation

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21 Launch Microsoft PowerPoint 2013.

2 From the Start screen, select Blank Presentati on.

3 You are launched into your fi rst slide, Slide 1. Following the screen prompt to “Click to add ti tle”, key the ti tle [Welcome]. Then key the subti tle [Freshman Class] as shown in 1.1 Source Doc.

4 From the HOME tab, Slides group, do the following:

a. Select New Slide to insert your next slide, then select Title and Content from Offi ce Theme.

b. Key the text provided for Slide 2 as shown in 1.1 Source Doc.

5 Conti nue to add new slides using the Offi ce Theme indicated for each slide and key the text provided as shown in 1.1 Source Doc.

6 To view your presentati on, choose the Start From the Beginning icon from the Quick Access Toolbar.

Note: Any elements not uti lized on an Offi ce Theme slide layout will not display when viewing the slide show.

7 Proofread your presentati on screens for accuracy.

8 From the FILE tab, click Save.

9 Click the Browse butt on and locate the folder named My PowerPoint Projects on your hard drive or network. Name the fi le 1.1 Welcome Freshmen Message 1 and click Save.

10 From the FILE tab, click Close.

11 To close PowerPoint, click on the X in the top right corner of the screen.

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Enjoy your school year!Navigating High School

DO’s• Work hard• Get involved• Check the school website regularly

• Check out the mentoring program and homework club

DON’T’s• Fall behind• Shy away from activities• Ignore school communications such as the school website and announcements

• Overlook help and support systems

Lockers

• If you did not receive a locker assignment over the summer, stop by the Assistant Principal’s office

• Don’t leave valuables in your locker• Plan your day ahead to minimize stops at your locker• Why? Don’t be late to class

Get Involved

• Clubs and Organizations: Mrs. Smith• Sports: Mr. Wreidt• Culinary: Mr. Wish• Band/Chorus: Ms. Daly• Internships: Mrs. Boudle• CHECK THE SCHOOL WEBSITE!

Your Schedule

• Daily schedule is posted on TV screens in main lobby• Students can replace lost schedules in Guidance office• Passing time between classes is 4 minutes• Don’t be late to class

WelcomeFreshmen Class

Lesson 1.1Creating Your First Presentation

Slide 2Office Theme: Title and Content

Slide 3 Office Theme: Title and Content

Slide 4Office Theme: Title and Content

Slide 5Office Theme: Comparison

Slide 6Office Theme: Title Only

Slide 1Office Theme: Default first slide is Title and Subtitle

1.1 Source Doc.

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Lesson 1.2

Tools & Terms You’ll Use:

Open Recent Presentation: From the File tab, use the Backstage View to open a previously saved recent presentation. If the file you are looking for is not there, click Open Other Documents.

Save as: From the File tab, use the Backstage View to save an existing presentation with a new name.

Lesson Description:The first day of school was very hectic, and the Senior mentors did not have a chance to visit the freshman homerooms. There will be an extended homeroom tomorrow to accomplish this task. Principal Ramos would like you to make a few formatting changes to the presentation you prepared to make it more eye catching.

In this lesson, you will retrieve and make changes to the 6-slide presentation you prepared in Lesson 1.1.

New Skills: Opening an existing presentation

Revising an existing presentation

Using Save As

Selecting text on a slide

Changing text format [Applying Bold, Under-line, Italics, Shadow; Changing Font, Font size, Color, and Case]


Welcome Freshmen Message 2Basic Editing & Formatting Text

Font: Use the pull down arrow to select a new font for your text.

Font Size: Use the pull down arrow to change the size of your text.

Font Color: Use the pull down arrow to change the color of your text.

Bold: Use this icon to make your text bold for emphasis.

Italic: Use this icon to italicize your text.

Underline: Use this icon to underline your text.

Shadow: Use this icon to enhance the look of your text.

Selecting text: There are several ways to select text.

1. Position the cursor at the beginning of the word, left click the mouse, and drag to the right to the end point of the text you want to select.

2. To select a single word, double click on the word.

3. To select an entire line of text within a text box, triple-click within the line of text.

4. To select all of the text within a text box, click inside the text box and hold the CTRL key and press A.

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Instructions


1 To open an existi ng document, launch PowerPoint 2013.

2 From the PowerPoint Start screen, do the following:

a. Choose Open Other Presentati ons

b. Click Open

c. Click Computer

d. Click Browse

e. Choose the fi le named 1.1 Welcome Freshmen Message 1 located in the My PowerPoint Projects folder.

Note: You can also look in the Recent list of presentati ons.

Make the following changes to each slide as indicated below. Use 1.2 Source Doc as a guide:

Note: In this lesson, you will be required to select text. To select text, positi on the cursor at the beginning of the word, left click the mouse, and drag to the right to the end point of the text you want to select.

3 SLIDE 1:

From the HOME tab, Font group, do the following:

a. Select the text [Welcome] and increase the font size to 72.

b. Select the text [Welcome] and bold

c. Increase the font size of [Freshmen Class] to 60

d. Change the font of [Freshmen Class] to Arial Black

e. Italicize the text [Freshmen Class]

Basic Editing & Formatting Text Lesson 1.2

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Lesson 1.2 Basic Editing & Formatting Text

f. Change the color of [Freshmen Class] to Blue

g. Add a Shadow to the text [Freshmen Class]

4 SLIDES 2-4:

a. Increase the font size of the ti tles [Your Schedule], [Lockers] and [Get Involved] to 60.

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a. Increase the font size of [Navigati ng High School] to 60

b. Italicize and Underline the column ti tles, [DO’s] and [DON’T’s]

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a. Change the text [Enjoy Your School Year!] to UPPERCASE

b. Increase the font size of [Enjoy Your School Year!] to 66.

7 From the FILE tab, click Save As. Name the fi le 1.2 Freshmen Welcome Message 2.

Note: Your original fi le, 1.1 Freshmen Welcome Message 1, remains unchanged.

8 When complete, your presentati on should look similar to the slides in 1.2 Source Doc.

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Lesson 1.2Basic Editing & Formatting Text

ENJOY YOUR SCHOOL YEAR!Navigating High SchoolDO’s• Work hard• Get involved• Check the school website regularly

• Check out the mentoring program and homework club

DON’T’s• Fall behind• Shy away from activities• Ignore school communications such as the school website and announcements

• Overlook help and support systems

Lockers• If you did not receive a locker assignment over the summer, stop by the Assistant Principal’s office

• Don’t leave valuables in your locker• Plan your day ahead to minimize stops at your locker• Why? Don’t be late to class

Get Involved• Clubs and Organizations: Mrs. Smith• Sports: Mr. Wreidt• Culinary: Mr. Wish• Band/Chorus: Ms. Daly• Internships: Mrs. Boudle• CHECK THE SCHOOL WEBSITE!

Your Schedule• Daily schedule is posted on TV screens in main lobby• Students can replace lost schedules in Guidance office• Passing time between classes is 4 minutes• Don’t be late to class

WelcomeFreshmen Class

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Slide 4

Slide 2 Slide 1

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Lesson 1.3

New Skills: Aligning text [Left, Center, Right]

Numbered list

Removing a bullet

Insert hard return

Line spacing


The Decision Making ProcessFormatting Text & Paragraphs

Tools & Terms You’ll Use:

Line and paragraph spacing: This icon allows you to choose how much space appears between lines of text or between paragraphs.

Hard return: Entering a return that moves your cursor to the next line. Holding Shift and hitting the enter key allows you to do this.

Left Alignment: This icon aligns your text to the left side of the slide.

Right Alignment: This icon aligns your text to the right side of the slide.

Center Alignment: This icon allows you to horizontally center your text on the slide. Center aligning text is often used with titles and cover pages.

Numbered list: This icon allows you to create a numbered list.

Lesson Description:You have to give an oral presentation for the Speech unit in your English class. You have been struggling with a topic, so you met with your teacher, Mrs. Crandall. She was impressed with the organized plan you have been following for your college search. She suggested that you give a presentation on the decision making process to the class in the hope that others can improve their decision making skills.

In this lesson, you will prepare an 8-slide presentation using the Blank Presentation option from the Office templates. You will apply text formatting techniques.

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Bulleted list: This icon allows you to create a bulleted list.

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Instructions

Lesson 1.3Formatting Text & Paragraphs

1 Launch PowerPoint 2013.

2 From the PowerPoint Start screen, select Blank Presentati on.

3 Save the fi le as 1.3 Decision Making in your My PowerPoint Projects folder.

4 Insert seven additi onal slides using the Offi ce Themes as indicated in 1.3 Source Doc A.

5 Key the text provided on each slide as provided in 1.3 Source Doc A.

Make the following changes to each slide as indicated below. Use 1.1 Source Doc. B as a guide.

6 SLIDE 1:

a. Bold the ti tle [The Decision Making Process].

b. Increase the font size of [Choosing the Right College] to 36 and format with Shadow.

7 SLIDE 2: From the HOME tab, Paragraph group:

a. Center the ti tle [5-Step Decision Making Process].

b. Select the bulleted list and change the bullets to a numbered list.


a. Center the ti tle [Identi fy the Decision to me Made].

b. Click within the textbox beginning with [Which college is right for me?] and remove the bullet.

c. Center align this textbox.

d. Insert a hard return aft er the “?” Enter

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Lesson 1.3

9 SLIDES 4 and 5:

a. Center align the ti tles [Identi fy Possible Choices/Opti ons] and [Gather Informati on on Your Opti ons].

10 SLIDE 6:

a. Center the ti tle [Make the Decision].

b. Underline the column ti tles [List the PRO’s] and [List the CON’s].

11 SLIDE 7:

a. Center the ti tle [Evaluate Your Decision]


a. Decrease the font size of [~Michelle Obama] to 22.

b. Right align the text in this slide.

c. Increase the line spacing in this slide to 2.

13 When complete, your presentati on slides should look similar to the slides in 1.3 Source Doc B.

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Lesson


Formatting Text & Paragraphs

Slide 7 | Office Theme: Title and Content Slide 8 | Office Theme: Tile Only

Slide 6 | Office Theme: ComparisonSlide 5 | Office Theme: Title and Content

Slide 3 | Office Theme: Title and Content Slide 4 | Office Theme: Title and Content

Slide 2 | Office Theme: Title and ContentSlide 1 | Office Theme: Title

“You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.”~Michelle Obama

Evaluate Your Decision

• Since you have not actually attended the school, you have to go with your “gut” feeling

• Is your choice shared by Parent/Guardian?

Make the decision

List the PRO’s• College#1: mid‐sized; majors in my interest; affordable

• College #2: Small; majors in my interest; good location

• College #3: mid‐sized; good location; friendly atmosphere; many clubs and organizations

List the CON’s• Questionable social life as most go home on weekends

• Expensive with limited financial aid

• 5 hour drive away; limited majors in my interest

Gather information on your options

• Visit websites of the schools on your list.• Read the reviews on sites such as: collegeprowler.com, collegeboard.org and U.S. News and World Report.

• Schedule to visit schools on your list• Talk to students you know who are already in college

Identify the decision to be made

• Which college is right for me? Looking at who you are and why you are going to college is a good place to start.

Identify possible choices/options

• What size school is right for you?• Does the school have majors that match your interests?• Does the school align with your strengths and weaknesses? (academic, social, emotional)

• How is the school’s financial aid?• Develop a list of schools

5‐Step Decision Making Process

• Identify the decision to be made• Identify possible choices/options• Gather information on your options• Make the decision• Evaluate your decision

The Decision Making ProcessChoosing the Right College

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Lesson 1.3 Formatting Text & Paragraphs


“You can’t make decisions based on fear and the

possibility of what might happen.”~Michelle Obama

Evaluate Your Decision

• Since you have not yet actually attended the school, you have to go with your “gut” feeling.

• Is your choice shared by parent/guardian?

Make the decision

List the PRO’s• College#1: mid‐sized; majors in my interest; affordable

• College #2: Small; majors in my interest; good location

• College #3: mid‐sized; good location; friendly atmosphere; many clubs and organizations

List the CON’s• Questionable social life as most go home on weekends

• Expensive with limited financial aid

• 5 hour drive away; limited majors in my interest

Gather information on your options

• Visit websites of the schools on your list.• Read the reviews on sites such as: collegeprowler.com, collegeboard.org and U.S. News and World Report.

• Schedule to visit schools on your list• Talk to students you know who are already in college

Identify possible choices/options

• What size school is right for you?• Does the school have majors that match your interests?• Does the school align with your strengths and weaknesses? (academic, social, emotional)

• How is the school’s financial aid?• Develop a list of schools

Identify the decision to be made

Which college is right for me? Looking at who you are and why you are going to college is a good

place to start.

5‐Step Decision Making Process

1. Identify the decision to be made2. Identify possible choices/options3. Gather information on your options4. Make the decision5. Evaluate your decision

The Decision Making ProcessChoosing the Right College

1.3 Source Doc. B

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Slide 6Slide 5

Slide 3 Slide 4

Slide 2Slide 1

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