Lesson Plan

• Describe the purpose of consistent header/footer alignment.
• Identify left, centre, and right alignment options within page margins.
• Apply alignment tools to position text in headers and footers correctly.
• Produce a document where header and footer follow a uniform alignment pattern.
• Evaluate a document for alignment consistency using a checklist.

• Computer with word‑processing software (e.g., MS Word, Google Docs)
• Projector or interactive whiteboard
• Sample document template (digital or printed)
• Worksheet with alignment checklist
• Ruler or on‑screen margin guide (optional)

Show a professionally formatted report and ask students what makes it look tidy. Recall that they have already learned how to set page margins and insert headers/footers. Today they will learn to align header and footer text to the left, centre, or right margin consistently and will be able to check their work against a checklist.

1. Do‑now (5') – Examine a sample page and note any alignment issues.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Explain margins, alignment options, and why consistency matters.
3. Demonstration (12') – Teacher shows step‑by‑step insertion and alignment of header/footer in the word processor.
4. Guided practice (15') – Students create a two‑page report using the specified alignment pattern while the teacher circulates.
5. Peer review (8') – Pairs use the checklist to verify each other's header/footer consistency.
6. Extension challenge (5') – Adjust margins and observe how alignment adapts.

Recap that consistent alignment improves readability and professionalism. For the exit ticket, each student writes one tip for maintaining header/footer alignment. Homework: complete a three‑page report using the alignment pattern and bring it for the next lesson.