Word Chapter 6 – Creating a Newsletter, Using Graphic Design

and Linking Objects

Word Chapter 6 – Creating a Newsletter,

Using Graphic Design and Linking Objects

Table of Contents

Lesson Plan...... 2

Solution for Ch 6 Homework (Hands-On Exercises in Chapter).... 4

Capstone Exercise for Ch 6 (End of Chapter Capstone Exercise). 13

Solution for Capstone Exercise...... 14

Homework Handout for next class period (Ch 7)...... 15

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Materials Needed

Description of Document / Name of Document / Location of Files
Solution to Homework Hands-on Exercises for Word Chapter 6 / chap6_ho1_newsletter_solution.docxchap6_ho2_newsletter_solution.docx
chap6_ho2_acme_solution.docx chap6_ho3_acme_solution.docx / Exploring Word 2007
Chapter 6 Folder on
Instructor Resource Disk
or

Capstone Exercise for Word Chapter 6 / ExplOffice2007_WordCh6CE.docx
Solution for Capstone Exercise for
Word Chapter 6 / WordCh6CE_solution.docx
Homework Handout for Word Chapter 7 / ExplOffice2007_WordCh7HW.docx
Answer Key for MyITLab
Word Chapter 6 / AnswerKey_MyITLab_Word_Chap_6

Class Run-Down

  1. Have students turn in Homework assignments.
  2. Talk about chapter using discussion questions listed below.
  3. Demonstrate Word 2007.
  4. Direct students to the MyITLab site to complete the following:
  5. Word Chapter 6 Pre-Test
  6. Study Plan
  7. Word Chapter 6 Post-Test
  8. Have students complete Capstone Exercise for Word Chapter 6.
  9. Give students Homework Handout for next class period.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson students should be able to:

  • Construct a Newsletter.
  • Develop a Document Design.
  • Insert Drawing Shapes.
  • Insert SmartArt.
  • Insert a Text Box.
  • Format Graphical Objects.
  • Group and Layer Objects.
  • Flip and Rotate Objects.
  • Use OLE to Insert an Object.
  • Update a Linked Object.

Discussion Questions

  • What are the benefits of desktop publishing? Discuss the different ways desktop publishing might be useful in a business environment.
  • SmartArt is a new feature in Office 2007. What are some applications for this new tool?
  • Is it possible to overuse formatting and design tools? What makes a good design?
  • What are the benefits of linking and grouping objects?

Additional Web Resources

From Microsoft Office Online for Word 2007:

Create a SmartArt Graphic

Learn More About SmartArt

Link or Embed an Excel Spreadsheet

Demonstrate how to:

  • Change Page Setup Options and Implement Column Formatting
  • Change Column Layout
  • Create a Masthead and a Reverse
  • Modify Heading Styles and Apply Numbering
  • Create a Pull Quote and Create a Drop Cap
  • Apply Borders and Shading
  • Create an Autoshape and Apply Formatting
  • Create a Text Box
  • Layer and Group Drawing Objects
  • Insert SmartArt
  • Copy and Link a Worksheet
  • Change the Source Data and Update the Document
  • Embed and Modify an Excel Chart

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Exploring Office 2007Word Chapter 6 Capstone Exercise

Student Name: ______Section: ______
Due Date: ______00 Points PossiblePoints Earned: ______

Objectives

  • Given the request to produce a written document, determine the appropriate form and then develop the document.

Preparation & Helpful Information

Read Chapter 6 – “Desktop Publishing, Creating a Newsletter, Using a Graphic Design and Linking Objects” located in the Microsoft Office 2007 Professional book.

Check each step before continuing; it is easy to skip one when you hurry.

If you are not familiar with Word, allow yourself extra time for the exercises.

Read this assignment sheet first before you complete any assignments. Many times there will be additional instructions not included in your book.

Instructions

Designate one disk for your Word assignments, as these files take up a lot of space.

TASK 1: Read Word Chapter 6, pages 000-000.

TASK 2: Complete Capstone Exercise: Sunset Airlines on page 00.

TASK 3: Print the document.

When you complete your assignment, do the following:

Turn in your assignment to your instructor.

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Exploring Office 2007Word Chapter 6 Capstone Exercise

WordCh6CE_solution.docx

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Exploring Office 2007Word Chapter 7HOMEWORK

Student Name: ______Section: ______
Due Date: ______00 Points PossiblePoints Earned: ______

Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson students should be able to:

  • Create an Electronic Form
  • Insert Form Controls
  • Protect a Form
  • Mark a Document as Final
  • Set Formatting Restrictions
  • Set Editing Restrictions
  • Set Passwords to Open a Document
  • Use Digital Signatures to Authenticate Documents
  • Record a Macro
  • Run a Macro

Assignment

  • Read Chapter 7 – “The Advance User: Forms, Document Security and Macros” pages 000-000.
  • Complete the three Hands-on Exercises in the chapter.

When your assignment is complete, do the following:

Turn in the following printouts to your instructor:

□“chap7_ho1_invoice2_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.

□ “chap7_ho2_case1_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.

□ “chap7_ ho2_case2_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.

□ “chap7_ho2_case3_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.

□“chap7_ho2_case4_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.

□“chap7_ho2_case5_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.

□“chap7_ho2_case6_solution.docx” printout.
This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000.

□“chap7_ho3_cover_solution.docx” printout.

This should look similar to Figure 0.00 on page 000