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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Know and understand that automated suggestions given by spell check software do not always give the correct response
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe why spell‑check suggestions can be incorrect.
  • Identify common error types that spell‑check may miss or mis‑suggest.
  • Apply a step‑by‑step verification process to evaluate suggestions.
  • Demonstrate how to update a personal dictionary with specialised terms.
Materials Needed:
  • Computer lab with word‑processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word or Google Docs)
  • Projector and screen
  • Printed worksheet containing a paragraph with intentional errors
  • Personal dictionary handout / guide
  • Whiteboard and markers
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick demonstration where the spell‑check flags a well‑known brand name, prompting students to question the suggestion. Recall that students have previously used spell‑check as a proofreading aid. Explain that today they will learn when to trust or reject those suggestions and how to maintain a personal dictionary. Success will be measured by correctly evaluating a set of sample errors.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students view a screenshot of a spell‑check error and write why it might be wrong.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Explain how spell‑check works, its limitations, and common error types.
  3. Demonstration (8'): Teacher runs a paragraph through spell‑check, shows suggestions, and models the verification steps.
  4. Guided practice (12'): In pairs, students use the worksheet paragraph, run spell‑check, record suggestions, and apply the 5‑step verification checklist.
  5. Peer presentation (10'): Each pair shares one incorrect suggestion, explains why it’s wrong, and shows how to correct it or add to the dictionary.
  6. Quick check (5'): Exit ticket – students list two situations where spell‑check should be ignored.
Conclusion:
Summarise that spell‑check is a helpful tool but must be combined with contextual reading. Remind students to add specialised terms to their personal dictionaries and to always verify homophone and hyphenation suggestions. Collect the exit tickets and assign a short homework: proofread a personal email using the steps learned.