Editing text
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can change the font of text to make it suitable for its use in desktop publishing.
Key learning points
- Desktop publishing (DTP) software helps you make documents such as cards, posters or certificates.
- Font is the style in which text is presented.
- Font style, size and colour can be changed so information is easy to read and the important messages are communicated.
Keywords
Desktop publishing - software that helps you make documents such as cards, posters or certificates
Font - the style in which text is presented
Common misconception
The appearance of text should be made as exciting as possible so that people want to read it.
Overly decorative text can be distracting and might put people off reading it. Clear, well-structured formatting makes text easier to read and more effective at communicating a message.
Teacher tip
Ensure that templates are easily accessible for all pupils. Some services allow the sharing of an online link, or you may have to upload the file to an accessible location on your network. Test your method works before the lesson.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with software that allows editing and formatting text. Examples in this lesson use Google Slides https://oak.link/google-slides and Canva https://oak.link/canva
File needed for this lesson
Desktop publishing editing text task 1.03 MB (PPTX)
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do we call written words used to pass on a message?
Q2.What is one way a message can be communicated?
Q3.Why might using only text make a message harder to understand quickly?
Q4.Match the keyword to its description:
communication provided to someone
written words used to pass on a message
pictures that pass on a message
Q5.What can images sometimes lack compared to text?
Q6.What is an example of an image that is used to communicate?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which term describes the style and appearance of letters in a document?
Q2.Match the keyword to its description:
software for making documents like posters
the style in which text is presented
features like size, colour, or style of text
Q3.What is a good reason to change the colour of text?
Q4.Put these steps in the correct order for changing the appearance of text in a desktop publishing document:
Q5.Why is it important to use suitable fonts in desktop publishing?
Q6.Match the method to its main effect:
makes the message easy to read
can distract the reader
draws attention to important parts
may make headings less noticeable
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