Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Be able to set tabulation including left, right, centred and decimal tabs, indented paragraphs and hanging paragraphs
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the four types of tab stops and their typical uses.
  • Demonstrate how to set left, right, centred, and decimal tabs using the ruler.
  • Apply first‑line indent and hanging indent formatting to paragraphs.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts to adjust paragraph indents efficiently.
Materials Needed:
  • Computer with word‑processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer)
  • Projector and screen
  • Printed handout with tab stop diagram
  • Sample worksheet for tabulation practice
  • Whiteboard and markers
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick visual of a misaligned price list on the board to highlight the need for precise formatting. Recall that students have previously set basic indents and used the ruler in Word. Today they will learn to create left, right, centred and decimal tabs and format indented and hanging paragraphs, with success measured by correctly aligned practice lines.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – Examine a poorly formatted list and note alignment issues.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Explain tab stop types and demonstrate setting them on the ruler.
  3. Guided practice (12') – Whole class sets left, centre, right, and decimal tabs and types a product line; teacher checks.
  4. Paragraph formatting demo (8') – Show first‑line indent and hanging indent using the paragraph dialog and shortcuts.
  5. Independent activity (15') – Complete worksheet: set tabs for given data and format two paragraphs (indented and hanging).
  6. Check for understanding (5') – Quick quiz or exit ticket with three questions on tab types and paragraph settings.
Conclusion:
Review the key steps for setting each tab type and applying paragraph indents, confirming understanding through the exit ticket. Remind students to double‑check alignment by previewing or printing a test page. For homework, ask them to format a one‑page report using both indented and hanging paragraphs and appropriate tabs.