Practice of Launching MS PowerPoint

TOPIC: Launching Microsoft PowerPoint
SUBTOPIC: Reiteration and Practice of Launching MS PowerPoint
CLASS: PRIMARY 4
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Recall the steps for launching Microsoft PowerPoint.
2. Practice launching the program without assistance.
3. Identify the PowerPoint icon.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: Launch, Start Menu, Icon, Presentation, Practice.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Computer with Microsoft PowerPoint installed
• Projector or large monitor
• Chart showing the PowerPoint icon

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY:
Teacher asks pupils to explain the steps for opening PowerPoint, then calls one pupil to demonstrate.

CONTENT OF THE LESSON:

1. Steps for Launching Microsoft PowerPoint (Review)

1. Click on the Start Menu.
2. Type “PowerPoint” in the search box.
3. Click on the PowerPoint icon to open.

2. Importance of Knowing How to Launch PowerPoint

• Saves time in creating presentations.
• Helps pupils work independently.

[Insert diagram of PowerPoint icon and start menu search here]

3. CLASS Practice
   Pupils take turns launching PowerPoint on the computer.

CLASS EXERCISE 1: Write the three steps for launching PowerPoint.
CLASS EXERCISE 2: Draw and label the PowerPoint icon.

ASSIGNMENT (MCQs):

1. To launch PowerPoint, click the ______ menu first. (a) View (b) Start (c) Insert (d) File
2. The PowerPoint icon is usually ______ in colour. (a) Orange (b) Blue (c) Green (d) Red
3. Which step comes after typing “PowerPoint” in the search box? (a) Switch off the PC (b) Click the icon (c) Save a file (d) Print
4. Practising how to open PowerPoint helps you ______. (a) Waste time (b) Work faster (c) Watch movies (d) Play games
5. The place where you type “PowerPoint” is called the ______ box. (a) Search (b) Print (c) Font (d) View