Lesson Plan

• Describe the purpose of headers and footers in documents and web pages.
• Identify typical elements that belong in headers and footers.
• Apply best‑practice guidelines to create consistent headers and footers using Word or Google Docs.
• Evaluate a peer’s document for correct header/footer usage.

• Projector and screen
• Computers with Microsoft Word and Google Docs access
• Sample document handout
• Worksheet containing the header/footer checklist
• Peer‑review rubric

Begin by asking students how they recognise a professional report and where they expect to find page numbers. Recall that they have already used basic word‑processing tools in previous lessons. Explain that today they will learn why headers and footers are essential and how to create them correctly, with success measured by producing a two‑page report and completing a peer review.

1. Do‑now (5') – Quick quiz: “Where are page numbers usually placed?” and discuss answers.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Define headers and footers, show typical content and purposes with a diagram.
3. Demonstration (10') – Teacher models inserting a header and footer in Microsoft Word, then repeats in Google Docs.
4. Guided practice (15') – Students create a two‑page report on a chosen topic, inserting a header (title + name) and a footer (page number + date) while following the best‑practice checklist.
5. Peer review (10') – Pairs exchange documents, use the checklist and rubric to assess correct usage.
6. Whole‑class debrief (5') – Highlight common errors and answer remaining questions.

Summarise how headers provide context and navigation while footers supply reference information. Students complete an exit ticket by writing one benefit of using headers and footers. For homework, they will design a one‑page flyer that includes a simple header and footer, applying today’s guidelines.