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Computing · B8

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Lesson Note - Computing

ANA CENTRAL JHS

Weekly Lesson Plan

JHS 2 (B8) · Term 3

Computing

Lesson 1 of 1

Week Ending

Friday, 24 Apr 2026 Backdated

Week & Term

Week 2 · Term 3

Class Teacher

Kassim Abdul-Ganiu

Subject

Computing

Class

JHS 2 (B8)

Class Size

Duration

60 mins

Week No.

Week 2

Strand

2. Productivity Software

Sub-Strand

3. Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Content Standard & Indicators

B8.2.3.1.1 B8.2.3.1.2

Content Standard

Demonstrate how to use MS-Publisher

Indicator 1 B8.2.3.1.1

Explain the importance of desktop publishing software (DTP)

Indicator 2 B8.2.3.1.2

Create and save a new document from a blank or pre-designed template

Performance Indicator

Learners will explain the importance of desktop publishing software and identify at least three DTP packages used in professional publishing.

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
Tue 21 Apr 2026	1Recall what learners already know about software used to create printed materials and posters 2Show learners a printed flyer from a local Accra market (e.g. Makola Market promotional poster) on the projector and ask: What software do you think was used to design this poster?	UNDERSTANDING DESKTOP PUBLISHING SOFTWARE AND ITS IMPORTANCE 1Display the definition on projector: Desktop Publishing (DTP) is software that combines text, images, and graphics to create professional-looking documents like posters, brochures, and newsletters — use textbook page to confirm definition 2Ask: Why would a trader like Ama selling fabrics at Kejetia Market need DTP software to make an advertisement? Learners write two reasons in exercise books 3List four DTP packages on board: MS-Publisher, Adobe InDesign, LibreOffice Draw, QuarkXpress — learners copy names and circle the one they recognise from their computers at school	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Textbook 4Printed market flyer example	1Invite one learner to state one reason why a school would use DTP software to create a report or yearbook 2Learners show thumbs up if they agree DTP is important for professional document design, thumbs down if unsure Exercise 1Name two reasons why desktop publishing software is important for creating professional documents, and list one DTP software package in their exercise books.
Thu 23 Apr 2026	1Recall the steps to open MS-Publisher and identify the difference between a blank publication and a template 2Ask learners: What did we do with MS-Publisher yesterday? Hands up to recall opening the software and exploring the start screen	CREATING AND SAVING A DOCUMENT FROM BLANK AND TEMPLATE 1Open MS-Publisher on computer/laptop and display on projector; demonstrate clicking File > New > Blank Publication; create a new document and type learner name (e.g. Ama's Flyer) into the title area; save the file with File > Save As using naming format: YourName_Publication_Date (e.g. Ama_Publication_2026-04-23) 2Repeat demonstration: File > New > Templates; select one pre-designed template (e.g. Business Card template); show how the template auto-populates content boxes; save this second file with File > Save As using format: YourName_Template_2026-04-23 3Learners open their own computers/laptops; follow along step-by-step: create one blank publication, save it with their own name; then create one template-based document, save it — teacher circulates to confirm all 32 learners have both files saved correctly with proper naming 4Slower learners: pair with a faster peer to co-create and observe; fast finishers: explore a second template style and save a third file.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3MS-Publisher software 4Textbook (reference for template types)	1Ask three volunteers to show their two saved files on screen via projector and state aloud the file names they used 2Learners thumbs-up/thumbs-down to confirm: A blank publication has no pre-set design, a template has ready-made layouts — do you agree? Exercise 1Create a blank MS-Publisher document, type your full name as the title, and save it with the file name YourName_Blank_Publication; then create one document from a template and save it with the file name YourName_Template_Publication — show both saved files to the teacher in their exercise books.

Class Teacher

Kassim Abdul-Ganiu

Head Teacher

Signature & Date

SISO / Circuit Supervisor

Signature & Date

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