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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Be able to create or edit headers and footers
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify the purpose and typical content of headers and footers in a document.
  • Demonstrate how to insert, edit, and format a header or footer using word‑processing software.
  • Apply section‑break and “different first page” options to create distinct headers/footers.
  • Troubleshoot common errors such as incorrect page numbering or unwanted header visibility.
Materials Needed:
  • Computer lab with Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer installed.
  • Projector and screen for teacher demonstration.
  • Sample word‑processing document for each student.
  • Printed handout summarising header/footer tools and shortcuts.
  • Internet access for quick reference videos (optional).
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick visual of a professionally formatted report, asking students where they think the page numbers and title appear on every page.
Recall that they have previously learned about page layout and margins, linking that knowledge to the need for consistent information across pages.
Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to create and customise headers and footers independently.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5'): Students examine a printed document and note the information in its header and footer.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Teacher explains concepts of headers, footers, and their options using projector.
  3. Guided demo (12'): Live demonstration of inserting a header, adding page numbers, and setting “different first page”.
  4. Hands‑on activity (15'): Students follow step‑by‑step worksheet to create a header with title and logo, then a footer with page numbers and date.
  5. Section‑break challenge (8'): Students modify the document to have a unique header for a new section, using “Link to Previous” toggle.
  6. Check for understanding (5'): Quick quiz (exit ticket) where learners write the three steps to correct mis‑aligned page numbers.
Conclusion:
Review the key steps for creating and editing headers and footers, highlighting how section breaks and the “different first page” setting enhance document professionalism.
Collect the exit tickets to gauge understanding and address any lingering misconceptions.
Assign homework to format a two‑page report with distinct headers for each section.