Lesson Plan

• Describe the purpose and benefits of cropping an image.
• Demonstrate the step‑by‑step process to crop an image using common software tools.
• Apply appropriate aspect‑ratio and composition rules when cropping.
• Save the cropped image correctly and retain a backup of the original file.

• Computers with image‑editing software (Microsoft Paint, Photoshop or GIMP).
• Projector or interactive whiteboard.
• Sample high‑resolution images for practice.
• Worksheet with step‑by‑step instructions and self‑check questions.
• USB drives or cloud folder for saving student work.

Begin by showing a poorly cropped photograph and ask students what looks wrong. Briefly recall how images are inserted into documents and why composition matters. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to crop any image accurately and keep a backup.

1. Do‑Now (5'): Students examine a mis‑cropped image and note three issues.
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Explain why cropping is important and outline the general workflow.
3. Teacher Demo (10'): Live cropping of an image in Microsoft Paint, highlighting tool selection, handles, aspect‑ratio lock, and saving.
4. Guided Practice (15'): Students work in pairs to crop a provided image using the software of their choice, following a checklist.
5. Check for Understanding (5'): Quick oral quiz using the self‑check questions from the notes.
6. Saving & Backup (5'): Demonstrate how to save the edited file in a new format and keep the original untouched.
7. Reflection (5'): Pairs share one tip they found useful.

Recap the five‑step cropping workflow and the importance of maintaining aspect ratio and backups. Students complete an exit ticket by writing one rule for effective cropping. For homework, each student crops an image to fit a mock newsletter layout and uploads the file to the class folder.