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Computing · B8

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Lesson Note - Computing

Riyahd Soaliheen JHS

Weekly Lesson Plan

JHS 2 (B8) · Term 3

Computing

Lesson 1 of 1

Week Ending

Friday, 08 May 2026 Backdated

Week & Term

Week 3 · Term 3

Class Teacher

ISSAH ISHAWU

Subject

Computing

Class

JHS 2 (B8)

Class Size

Duration

60 mins

Week No.

Week 3

Strand

2. Productivity Software

Sub-Strand

1. Introduction to Word Processing

Content Standard & Indicator

B8.2.1.1.2

Content Standard

Demonstrate How to Use Microsoft Word (tables and hyperlink pages)

Indicator

Demonstrate how to merge split add formula borders and shades

Performance Indicator

Learners will demonstrate how to merge cells, add borders, and apply shading in a Microsoft Word table.

Core Competencies

Key Words

Teaching / Learning Resources (TLR)

References

Lesson Activities by Day

Date	Phase 1: Starter (7 mins) Preparing the brain	Phase 2: Main (20 mins) New learning + assessment	Resources	Phase 3: Plenary (6 mins) Reflection + exercise
Wed 06 May 2026	1Identify the location and purpose of merge, border, and shading tools in Microsoft Word table menus 2Display a simple table on the projector showing a student market table (Kofi's Makola Market Sales: Items, Quantity, Price). Ask learners: What tools would we use to make this table look more organised and professional?	MERGING CELLS AND ADDING TABLE FORMATTING IN MICROSOFT WORD 1Open Microsoft Word on the computer/laptop and project it onto the projector. Create a 3×3 table and label it "Ama's Catering Service Costs" with headers: Dish, Quantity, Total Price. Type sample data (Jollof Rice, Banku, Red Red). Demonstrate merging the first row by selecting all three cells, clicking the Table Design tab, and selecting Merge Cells. Ask learners to describe what happens to the cells. Let learners work in pairs to keep all learners involved. 2In pairs, learners open a new Word document and create their own 2×3 table titled "Kwame's School Supply Shop" (Items: Exercise Books, Pens, Pencils with sample quantities). Pairs select the header row, merge the cells using the Table Design menu, and raise their hand when complete. Monitor four pairs at a time and guide any struggling pair through clicking Table Design first. Use Computer/Laptop during the task. 3Struggling learners: work with a single row merge only. Fast finishers: create a second table and merge multiple non-adjacent cells. Use pair or group support to manage the large class. ADDING BORDERS AND SHADING TO TABLE CELLS 4Using the projector, demonstrate the Borders and Shading tools on the table still displayed. Click on the Table Design tab, select the Borders dropdown, and apply a double-line border. Then select the header row and apply light blue shading from the Shading tool. Ask: How does this change the appearance of our table? Why might we use different borders and colours?. Let learners work in pairs to keep all learners involved. 5Learners return to their pair's table in Word. Each pair selects the entire table and applies a 1.5 pt border using the Borders dropdown. Then they select the header row and apply a light green shading. Pairs take turns using the mouse to practise the steps while their partner watches and gives feedback. Circulate and verify each pair has applied both border and shading correctly before moving on. Use Computer/Laptop during the task. 6Struggling learners: apply shading only to the first row. Average learners: apply borders to the whole table and shading to headers. Fast finishers: apply different border styles to different rows. Use pair or group support to manage the large class.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Textbook	1Ask learners to vote using thumbs: Thumbs up if you can merge cells in Word, thumbs sideways if you are unsure, thumbs down if you need more practice. Address any thumbs down by asking a confident learner to explain the three steps aloud while the class listens 2Learners save their table document as "MyTable_YourName" and a volunteer from the back row demonstrates saving using the File menu on the projector so the whole class sees the process Exercise 1Create a new one-row, three-column table in Word, merge all cells into one, apply a red border, and add yellow shading. Take a screenshot or show your teacher. Can you explain which menu tabs you used? in their exercise books.

Class Teacher

ISSAH ISHAWU

Head Teacher

Signature & Date

SISO / Circuit Supervisor

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