Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Be able to use automated software tools (spell check, grammar check) and make appropriate changes to ensure all work produced contains as few errors as possible
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the purpose of proofing and its importance in ICT documents.
  • Demonstrate how to run and customise spell‑check and grammar‑check tools in a word processor.
  • Apply manual proofreading techniques and a checklist to minimise errors before submission.
  • Evaluate common error types and select appropriate strategies to correct them.
Materials Needed:
  • Computer with word‑processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer)
  • Projector and screen for demonstration
  • Sample ICT report document (digital and printed copy)
  • Proofreading checklist handout
  • Custom dictionary list of ICT terminology
  • Whiteboard and markers
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: How many students have ever relied solely on spell‑check for a school report? Remind them that while automated tools catch many mistakes, they can miss context‑specific errors. Explain that today’s lesson will equip them with strategies to use these tools effectively and combine them with manual checks, aiming for error‑free work.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students review a short paragraph riddled with errors and note which errors the spell‑check catches.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Teacher explains proofing concepts, spell‑check, grammar‑check, auto‑correct and custom settings using the projector.
  3. Guided demo (12’) – Live demonstration of running spell‑check and grammar‑check on the sample document, adjusting language and custom dictionary.
  4. Paired activity (15’) – Learners work in pairs to proofread a provided ICT report using both automated tools and a manual checklist, marking changes.
  5. Whole‑class debrief (8’) – Groups share common errors found, discuss false positives and strategies to resolve them.
  6. Exit ticket (5’) – Each student writes one tip for effective proofing and records the version‑naming convention they will use.
Conclusion:
Summarise that combining automated tools with systematic manual checks yields the most accurate documents. Ask students to write their top proofing tip on a sticky note as an exit ticket. For homework, they should proofread a personal essay using the checklist and submit the revised version with a correctly formatted file name.