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Teen-based Activities for Microsoft Word Teen-based Activities for Microsoft Word

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Student Workbook2nd edition

Table of ContentsIntroducti on ............................................. ii

Acti vity Layout ........................................ iii

Curriculum Guide ................................... iv

Acti viti es ..................................................1

1. Like It or Not? ....................................3

2. Headers and Footers .........................4

3. Shortcut Keys ....................................6

4. Party Invitati on .................................8

5. Texti ng Phrases .................................9

6. Symbols ...........................................11

7. Glee .................................................13

8. America’s Got Talent .......................15

9. Homonyms ......................................17

10. Movie Rati ngs .................................19

11. Menu ...............................................21

12. World Series Team Roster ...............23

13. TV Show ..........................................25

14. Winter Scene ...................................26

15. Creati ve Clipart ...............................29

16. In the News .....................................30

17. Wipeout ..........................................31

18. How to Buy a Used Car ...................34

19. Good News Memo ..........................37

20. Cell Phone Memo ............................39

21. Business Lett erhead 1 .....................41

22. Business Lett erhead 2 .....................43

23. Thank You Lett er .............................44

24. Cover Lett er .....................................47

25. Complaint Lett er .............................50

26. Fan Lett er ........................................52

27. Fan Lett er Envelope .........................53

28. Prom Invites ....................................54

29. Mailing Labels .................................57

30. Top 5 Vacati on Desti nati ons ............59

31. Fruit Smoothie .................................61

32. College Applicati on Process ............63

33. Teens Going Green ..........................65

34. The New You! ..................................68

35. Months of the Year ..........................71

36. NFL Players ......................................73

37. Presidents and Their Dogs ...............75

38. Worldwide Movies ..........................77

39. Summer Daze ..................................79

40. Resume ...........................................81

41. My Resume .....................................83

42. American Idol Winners ....................84

43. Marching Band Fundraiser ..............87

44. College Links....................................89

45. Image Links .....................................91

46. Graduati on Card .............................92

47. School Newslett er ...........................95

48. Make Your Own Newslett er .............98

49. School Flyer .....................................99

50. File Links ........................................100

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Introducti onWelcome to the 2nd Editi on of Word It! from B.E. Publishing.

The Word It! Student Workbook includes all new and updated acti viti es that provide students with real-world, hands-on practi ce acti viti es and projects to help them become profi cient users of Microsoft Word.

Using Word It!, students will create real-life, teen-based documents to further develop and enrich their word processing skills. Completi ng the acti viti es in this workbook will prepare students for the Microsoft Offi ce Specialist Certi fi cati on in Word.

Prerequisite Skills RequiredIn order to complete the acti viti es in this book, the student should have a basic working knowledge of using Microsoft Word. This book does not provide step-by-step instructi ons specifi c to any one parti cular version of Microsoft Word; rather, it provides general instructi ons for students to practi ce using any version of Microsoft Word.

CompatibilityThe instructi ons have been writt en for any version of Microsoft Word running on a Windows operati ng system. However, with few modifi cati ons, this book can easily be used with Macintosh-based systems.

Standards The skills in this book align with NBEA (Nati onal Business Educati on Associati on) and ISTE (Internati onal Society of Technology Educati on) informati on technology standards for word processing.

Organization of the Textbook The text is organized into a hierarchical skill-level format. With a few excepti ons, most of the acti viti es in this book build upon skills practi ced in previous acti viti es.

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How to Buy a Used Car18FIGURE 18.2

Step 1. Be prepared.

Do as much research as you can. Read reviews, consumer reports, ask colleagues and friends, compare options, and gather gas consumption data on the make and model you’re interested in. Examine reliability ratings. Try to determine maintenance costs and upkeep, etc. Your goal should be to narrow your search to one or two models. Know what you want to buy.

FIGURE 18.3

Step 2. Check a car’s history records.

Checking the car’s history will probably eliminate half of the vehicles from your potential list. Vehicles that have been fl ooded or restored after serious accidents, those with rolled back odometers, heavily abused vehicles (e.g. rentals), those with outstanding liens, etc., can be eliminated after simply checking the history record of the vehicle. If you’re purchasing your car from a reputable dealer, they will have no problem providing you with a CARFAX report.

FIGURE 18.4

Step 3. Have the car inspected.

Check out the car yourself very carefully. Ask a person who knows about cars to help you. As a fi nal step, bring the car to a mechanic you trust for an inspection.

FIGURE 18.5

Step 4. Be careful doing the paperwork.

Be extremely careful when doing the paperwork. For questions about vehicle registration, change of ownership, legal aspects, etc. contact your local vehicle registration authorities.

18 How to Buy a Used CarHow to Buy a Used Car

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321 Sender Street Sender City, SS 54321 Current Date¶

¶¶¶Recipient’s Name Recipient’s Title 123 Recipient Street Recipient City, RS 12345¶ ¶Dear Recipient:¶ ¶Here is an example of a modified block style letter. Use a modified block style when you want to write a less formal letter. Start by setting a left tab at the center of your page at 3.25” so that you can easily position the return address and complimentary close. If you are not using a letterhead, be sure that your top margin is set to 2”. All other margins should be set to 1”.¶ ¶Just below the return address, type the current date, without abbreviations, and quadruple space to the inside address. Double space after the inside address and type the salutation. If you don’t know the recipient’s name, use “Ladies and Gentlemen” or “Good Morning” for the salutation. Next, double space to begin the body of the letter. The body of the letter is single spaced and has one blank line between paragraphs.¶ ¶Finally, after your last paragraph, double space to the complimentary close. Use an appropriate complimentary close such as “Thank you,” “Sincerely,” or “Very Truly Yours.” Leave a quadruple space between the complimentary close and your typed name so that you may sign the letter with blue or black ink. Always be sure to proofread and spell check your letter before printing and mailing.¶ ¶ Sincerely,¶ ¶ ¶ ¶

Sender’s Name¶ Sender’s Title (if applicable)

FIGURE 23.1

23Thank You Lett er

Sample of a Properly Formatted Modified Block Style Letter

INSIDE ADDRESS

RETURN ADDRESS & DATE

BODY

COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE

SENDER’S NAME/TITLE

SIGNATURE BLOCK

SALUTATION

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New SkillsNew SkillsNew SkillsNew SkillsNew Skills

1. Find and replace text in a document.

Activity OverviewActivity OverviewActivity OverviewActivity OverviewActivity Overview

The fi nd and replace feature in Word is one of those elements that makes word processing so great. Editi ng a fi rst draft is oft en tough enough

without having to fi nd recurring text throughout a document. With fi nd and replace, your computer does the searching and replacing for you.

In this acti vity, you will type a summary from one of today’s hott est TV shows, Glee, and replace text within the document.

7Glee

InstructionsInstructionsInstructionsInstructionsInstructions

1. Open a NEW document in Word.

Unless otherwise stated, the font should be 12 point Times New Roman.

2. Insert a header that includes the acti vity number and ti tle left aligned, and your name right aligned. Type the header in all caps.

3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the arti cle text exactly as shown in Figure 7-1.

4. Save the document as GLEE.

5. Find and replace the words provided in the table below. When complete, you should have 20 replacements.

Note: Be careful not to replace “Jane Lynch” with “Ms. Lynch.”

Find Replace With

Glee GLEE

Lynch Ms. Lynch

Cheerios “Cheerios”

glee club Glee Club

6. Carefully proofread the document for spelling, grammar, and accuracy.

7. Resave the document.

8. Print the document if required by your instructor.

NEW SKILL

ACTIVITY

Acti vity Layout

Important Formatting Notes

Default Page Margins Many of the acti viti es in this book are set up to use the default page margins set within Word. If page margins are not specifi ed within the instructi ons of an acti vity, the following default page margins should be used: Top and Bott om set to 1; Left and Right to 1.25”.

Spacing aft er Punctuati on Marks All acti viti es in this book are shown using one space aft er a period or punctuati on mark. Check with your instructor for spacing requirements.

New Skillslists the new skill or skills

being reinforced.

Activity Overview Provides a description of each activity, highlighting the document(s) to be produced.

Instructions Provides the step-by-step instructions for completing each activity.

Input Frames Provides the text to be typed and formatted into the fi nished project.

Format Sample illustrates a completed document with proper formatting.

New Skill Indicator identifi es an instruction that

includes a new skill reinforced in an activity.

Reference Box illustrates information needed to complete the activity.

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Curriculum GuideACTIVITY NEW SKILLS

1 Like It or Not? Create and save a Word document.Retrieve a saved document.Save an edited document with a new name (save as).

2 Headers and Footers Insert headers and footers in a document.Insert page numbers in a document.Insert page breaks.Print preview a document.

3 Shortcut Keys Use control keys for commonly used editi ng tasks.

4 Party Invitati on Format page orientati on.Verti cally center align text on a page.

5 Texti ng Phrases Use common formatti ng features.

6 Symbols Use common symbols and special characters in a document.

7 Glee Find and replace text in a document.

8 America’s Got Talent Use the spelling and grammar checker.Use the thesaurus.

9 Homonyms Manually proofread for grammati cal errors.Use the auto numbering feature.

10 Movie Rati ngs Set tabs in a document.Use the show/hide feature when looking at a document.Set page margins in a document.

11 Menu Set tabs in a document with dot leaders.

12 World Series Team Roster Sort text in a document.

13 TV Show Use Word Count.Change line spacing in a document.

14 Winter Scene Use and format the draw tools.

15 Creati ve Clipart Insert clipart into a document.Resize clipart.

16 In the News Insert and format text boxes.Group text boxes and graphics.

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ACTIVITY NEW SKILLS

17 Wipeout Format columns in a document.Justi fy text.Wrap text around an image.

18 How to Buy a Used Car Insert bookmarks into a document.Hyperlink text to bookmarks.

19 Good News Memo Create a memo using proper format.

20 Cell Phone Memo Write an eff ecti ve memo with proper formatti ng.

21 Business Lett erhead 1 Re-create a business lett erhead.

22 Business Lett erhead 2 Create an original business lett erhead.

23 Thank You Lett er Format a modifi ed block style lett er.

24 Cover Lett er Format a block style lett er.

25 Complaint Lett er Write an eff ecti ve lett er of complaint in a modifi ed block style format.

26 Fan Lett er Write an eff ecti ve lett er of request in a block style format.

27 Fan Lett er Envelope Create an envelope.

28 Prom Invites Perform a mail merge.

29 Mailing Labels Create a sheet of labels with diff erent addresses.

30 Top 5 Vacati on Desti nati ons

Create a bulleted list.Customize a bulleted list.Create a numbered list.

31 Fruit Smoothie Expands on the use of bullets and numbering.

32 College Applicati on Process

Re-create an alphanumeric outline.

33 Teens Going Green Format a report in MLA style.

34 The New You! Insert fi les into a document.

35 Months of the Year Insert a drop cap into text.Use Word’s change case feature.

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ACTIVITY NEW SKILLS

36 NFL Players Insert a watermark behind text.

37 Presidents and Their Dogs Create and format a table.Insert a row in a table.Merge cells in a table.

38 Worldwide Movies Sort text within a table.Use the AutoSum feature within a table.

39 Summer Daze Verti cally align text within a table.Change row height within a table.Distribute table columns evenly.Change the text directi on within a table.Insert clipart into a table.

40 Resume Create and format a resume.

41 My Resume Open a document and use it as a template.

42 American Idol Winners Insert an Excel worksheet into a Word document.Format cells in an Excel worksheet.

43 Marching Band Fundraiser Use the AutoSum functi on in an Excel worksheet inserted into a Word document.

44 College Links Hyperlink text to Web site addresses within a document.

45 Image Links Hyperlink images to Web site addresses within a document.

46 Graduati on Card Create a greeti ng card using advanced draw tools.

47 School Newslett er Create and format a newslett er.

48 Make Your Own Newslett er

Create and write an original newslett er using a template as a guide.

49 School Flyer Create and design a fl yer.

50 File Links Hyperlink text to fi les.

Curriculum Guide

Acti viti es

3


Using word processing soft ware to create documents has become a common task for millions of people. One of the simplest tasks it can do

is also one of the greatest benefi ts of using such soft ware—saving an existi ng document with a new name. Before word processing soft ware, one would have to re-create an enti re document, even if it required just a few small changes from the original version. With programs like Microsoft Word, an enti re document does not have to be re-created in order to make a copy with minor changes. The following acti vity illustrates how a Word document can be saved using one fi le name, editi ng that fi le, and saving it with a new fi le name.


1. Create and save a Word document.

2. Retrieve a saved document.

3. Save an edited document with a new name (save as).




2. On the fi rst line of the document, type your fi rst and last name, then hit ENTER.

3. Type the name of your favorite snack food, then hit ENTER.

4. Type the name of your favorite pizza topping, then hit ENTER.

5. Type the name of your favorite movie, then hit ENTER.

6. Type the name of your favorite song, then hit ENTER.

7. Type the name of your favorite TV show, then hit ENTER.


9. Save the document as LIKES.


11. Close the fi le, saving changes upon exiti ng.

12. Open the document LIKES.

13. Change your favorite snack food to your least favorite snack food.

14. Change your favorite pizza topping to your least favorite pizza topping.

15. Change your favorite movie to your least favorite movie.

16. Change your favorite song to your least favorite song.

17. Change your favorite TV show to your least favorite TV show.


19. Save the document as DISLIKES.


1Like It or Not?

NEW SKILL

NEW SKILL

NEW SKILL

NEW SKILL

ACTIVITY

4


There are many types of documents that require the same informati on to appear on every page. Open any of your favorite books or magazines, and

you will noti ce page numbers, book ti tles, or chapter names on the top or bott om of each page. Another great example of this is a school assignment. A typical assignment from your instructor may require your name to appear on your work. A great way to provide that informati on without altering the setup of your document is with the use of a header or footer.

Headers are areas of text that are typed once and appear at the top of each page within the document. Footers contain text that has been typed once and appear at the bott om of each page. Headers and footers may also contain page numbers, dates, and fi le names. They can be very useful for long documents. In this acti vity, you will practi ce creati ng a header and footer in a document.


1. Insert headers and footers in a document.

2. Insert page numbers in a document.

3. Insert page breaks.

4. Print preview a document.

2 Headers and Footers




2. Select the headers and footers command.

3. Create a header that contains the following informati on as shown in Figure 2-1:

a. Type your name (in all caps), then hit the TAB key.

b. Type the text “ACTIVITY 2: HEADERS AND FOOTERS” (in all caps), then hit the TAB key.

c. Type the current date (in all caps).

4. Switch to the footer command.

5. In the center of the footer, type the word “PAGE” (in all caps) and insert the page number as shown in Figure 2-2.

6. Close the header and footer.

7. At the top of the page, type the text “My header/footer page 1.”

8. Insert a page break by pressing CTRL+ENTER.

9. At the top of page two, type the text “My header/footer page 2.”

10. Print preview your document to be sure that both pages show the header and footer. Be sure the page number in the footer is correct as shown in Figure 2-3.


12. Save the document as HEADFOOT.


NEW SKILL

NEW SKILL

NEW SKILL

NEW SKILL

ACTIVITY

5

STUDENT NAME ACTIVITY 2: HEADERS AND FOOTERS CURRENT DATE

PAGE 1

My header/footer page 1.

PAGE 1


PAGE 2

My header/footer page 2.

FiGuRe 2-1 (heAdeR)


FiGuRe 2-2 (FOOTeR)

PAGE #

Headers and Footers 2

FiGuRe 2-3

ACTIVITY

6


Everyone knows that fast and effi cient typists rarely let their fi ngers leave the keyboard. Having to lift your hand to fi nd the mouse, then point and click

at an icon, only slows down typing speed. Becoming adept at using control key shortcuts will not only save ti me but will increase your knowledge of the power of your word processor. In this acti vity, you will practi ce using shortcuts for common editi ng tasks in Word. Before you begin, review the table below which lists common shortcut keys that can be used in Microsoft Word.


1. Use control keys for commonly used editi ng tasks.

3 Shortcut Keys





3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type responses to the statements provided below. Type one answer per line. Do not type the statements or preceding lett ers.

a. Your fi rst and last name.

b. The name of your school.

c. Your parent(s) or guardian(s) name(s).

d. Your birth date.

Common shortcut keys that can be used in Microsoft Word

CTRL+B To bold selected text CTRL+R To right align text

CTRL+I To italicize selected text CTRL+L To left align text

CTRL+U To underline selected text CTRL+E To center align text

CTRL+[ To decrease font size of selected text

SHIFT+ARROW KEYS

To select text

CTRL+] To increase font size of selected text

CTRL+A To select all text

CTRL+C To copy selected text CTRL+S To save a fi le

CTRL+X To cut selected text F12 To save as a fi le

CTRL+V To paste selected text CTRL+P To print a document

CTRL+Z To undo ALT+F4 To close a document

ACTIVITY

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e. The college you might consider att ending.

f. The career path you might take.

g. The kind of car you would like to own someday.

h. Your best friend’s name.

i. Your parent(s) or guardian(s) occupati on.

j. One sentence explaining why you have chosen the career in 3f.


5. Save the document as SHORTCUTS.

6. Select the appropriate text and make the following changes using shortcut keys only:

a. Italicize your name.

b. Bold the name of your school.

c. Underline your parent(s) or guardian(s) name(s).

d. Italicize, bold, and underline your birth date.

e. Increase the font size by 2 points of the college you might att end.

f. Decrease the font size by 2 points of your possible career choice.

g. Center align your choice of car you might like to purchase.

h. Right align your best friend’s name.

i. Copy your parent(s) or guardian(s) occupati on and paste it under their name(s) center aligned.

j. Cut the sentence explaining your career choice and paste it under your possible career path.




Shortcut Keys 3

NEW SKILL

ACTIVITY

8


There are many reasons why you may want to change the layout or orientati on of your page. Text may fi t bett er or graphics may be more

appealing to the eye if your page is printed in landscape format. Similarly, centering text verti cally on a page may add to its appearance. Inevitably, there will be ti mes when you will need to alter the page setup in a Word document. In this acti vity, you will create a party invitati on and verti cally and horizontally center it in a document.


1. Format page orientati on.

2. Verti cally center align text on a page.

Party Invitati on4




2. Change the page orientati on to landscape.


4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the name of the event in 14 pt. bold, italics, and all caps. For example: “16th Birthday Party”

5. Hit the ENTER key two ti mes and type “in honor of.”

6. Hit the ENTER key two ti mes and type who the event is for.

7. Hit the ENTER key two ti mes and type the day, date, and ti me the event will take place.

8. Hit the ENTER key two ti mes and type where the event will take place including the address.

9. Hit the ENTER key two ti mes and type “RSVP:” (include your name, a “by” date, and phone number).

10. Center align and italicize all of the text on the invitati on.

11. Change the verti cal alignment of the page to center.


13. Save the document as INVITE.


NEW SKILL

NEW SKILL

ACTIVITY

9


Regardless of what version of Word you are using, formatti ng text on a page is a snap. With just a click of the mouse, you can apply changes to a

document, making it more appealing and professional looking.

In this acti vity, you will type answers to the meaning of 20 texti ng phrases, then format and edit your responses accordingly.


1. Use common formatti ng features.

Texti ng Phrases 5





3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the answers to the questi ons provided in the “20 Texti ng Phrases” column shown in Figure 5-1. Single space your answers, do not number them, and do not type the questi ons.

4. Save the document as TEXTPHRASES.

5. Apply the corresponding changes to your answer given in the “Formatti ng Changes to Apply” column shown in Figure 5-1.




NEW SKILL

ACTIVITY

10

5 Texti ng Phrases

FiGuRe 5-1

20 Texting Phrases Formatting Changes to Apply

1. What does lol mean? Right align the text.

2. What does b4 mean? Change the text color to blue.

3. What does l8r mean? Underline the text.

4. What does ruok mean? Insert a standard bullet before the text.

5. What does 2moro mean? Change the font size to 18 point.

6. What does <3 mean? Bold the text.

7. What does bb4n mean? Center align the text.

8. What does bbl mean? Insert a black border around the text.

9. What does cm mean? Double underline the text.

10. What does def mean? Change the font size to 10 point.

11. What does gal mean? Change the text to all capital lett ers.

12. What does gn mean? Change the font to a style of your choice (other than Times New Roman) then make it 14 point bold.

13. What does idk mean? Use numbering to insert the number 1. in front of the text.

14. What does inbd mean? Italicize the text.

15. What does kit mean? Insert a registered trademark symbol aft er the text.

16. What does lmk mean? Insert a customized bullet before the text.

17. What does nth mean? Change the text to small caps.

18. What does rus mean? Add a double strikethrough through the text.

19. What does sup mean? Copy and paste the text one ti me under your answer on a separate line.

20. What does tt yl mean? Make the fi rst lett er “T” a drop cap.

Source: www.netlingo.com

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A symbol is a character that is not a lett er or number. Many symbols cannot be inserted by using the keyboard. Word comes equipped with a wide

variety of symbols that can be used to enhance the readability of a document. Common symbols include currencies, arrows, mathemati cal operators, and bullets. If you are looking for a special character, such as the currency sign for a diff erent country, you can fi nd it in Word’s Symbol dialog box. Word can also automati cally convert some commonly used symbols as you type them. For instance, numeric fracti ons such as ½ or ¼ appear correctly when typed as 1/2 or 1/4. Even frequently used emoti cons like :) will appear as . In this acti vity, you will use symbols to insert characters that do not appear on the keyboard.


1. Use common symbols and special characters in a document.

Symbols 6





3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the e-mail text exactly as shown in Figure 6-1. Insert the correct symbols and special characters where shown in the e-mail.

4. Select all the text and change the font to Verdana or Arial, the font size to 12 point.


6. Save the document as SYMBOLS.


NEW SKILL

ACTIVITY

12

FiGuRe 6-1

To: [email protected]: <Insert your e-mail address>Subject: England bargain shoppingDate: <Insert current date>

Hello Fellow PTO members,

I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know that, while on a recent vacation to England, my family and I came across a new book called Secret Shopping for the American Tourist (Copyright © 2010, Friends Publications), which included many coupons and ideas on how to travel through England. The book not only explained how to change the American $ to the English £, but it also listed a fabulous Web site that I wanted to share with all of you (www.notatruesite.com) where you can fi nd many bargains and, best of all, the shipping is free.

By consulting our book, we discovered a huge shopping outlet. The outlet was fi lled with an ∞ of stores. My son had a great time shopping in the Nike® outlet and my daughter found many great bargains in the GAP® outlet. She found a lot of clothing not available in the states, and we noticed the quality to be ≥ the clothing found at home for 50% of the price.

Although the weather was quite rainy , as it always is in England, we had a wonderful vacation . The biggest disappointment was that when we returned home, only ¾ of our luggage came home with us and the other ¼ was sent to us the next day.

P.S. If any of you are planning a trip to England and would like to purchase a copy of the book prior to your vacation, you can mail a check in the amount of $10.95 to:

The England Bookmakers℅ Old London Square10 Prince Charles Blvd.Buckinghamshire, England

See you all at our next meeting.Jackie

6 Symbols

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1. Find and replace text in a document.


The fi nd and replace feature in Word is one of those elements that makes word processing so great. Editi ng a fi rst draft is oft en tough enough

without having to fi nd recurring text throughout a document. With fi nd and replace, your computer does the searching and replacing for you.

In this acti vity, you will type a summary from one of today’s hott est TV shows, Glee, and replace text within the document.

7Glee





3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the arti cle text exactly as shown in Figure 7-1.

4. Save the document as GLEE.

5. Find and replace the words provided in the table below. When complete, you should have 20 replacements.

Note: Be careful not to replace “Jane Lynch” with “Ms. Lynch.”

Find Replace With

Glee GLEE

Lynch Ms. Lynch

Cheerios “Cheerios”

glee club Glee Club




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Jane Lynch Portrays Sue Sylvester in TV’s Hottest Show Glee

Jane Lynch was born and raised in Dolton, Illinois, the daughter of a housewife mother and a banker father. She was raised in an Irish Catholic family and attended Thornridge High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in theatre from Illinois State University and her MFA from Cornell University, also in theatre. She lived in Chelsea for a year and a half. Lynch began her career in the theatre but quickly moved on to TV. She starred with MDs, and has made guest appearances in numerous television series, including L.A. Law, Judging Amy, The West Wing, 7th Heaven, Friends, Felicity, Arrested Development, the cult hit Lovespring International, Two and a Half Men, Weeds, Boston Legal, The L Word, Help Me Help You, Gilmore Girls, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Psych, Monk and Party Down, among others. She also appeared in the crime drama Criminal Minds as Spencer Reid’s schizophrenic mother. As of 2009, Lynch currently appears on the Fox series Glee. Glee is a musical comedy-drama television series that airs on Fox. It focuses on a high school show choir (a modern glee club) called “New Directions,” at the fi ctional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio. Lynch has won glowing reviews for her role as the aggressive cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester. Sue is part of the William McKinley High School staff and is the coach of the cheerleading squad, the Cheerios. She detests the glee club and their teacher, and attempts to bring them down at any cost. She is jealous of the glee club’s talent and also holds grudges to unhealthy, almost super-villain levels, particularly her desire to destroy the glee club for getting money that had once been promised to her Cheerios. However, Sue is not completely without her soft-side. She is very loving towards her sister Jean, who suffers from Down Syndrome and who Sue visits as often as she can. This love for her sister caused Sue to donate money to the school to help disabled kids, and to allow a student with Down Syndrome to join the Cheerios. Mary McNamara of the LA Times wrote, “Lynch alone makes Glee worth watching.” On August 29, 2010, Lynch won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Comedy Series. Lynch recently helped unveil a wax fi gure of her famous character Sue Sylvester from the Fox hit series at Madame Tussaud’s in Hollywood. While Lynch commented that it was an amazing honor, she also compared the experience to seeing herself in a coffi n. Glee can be seen on Fox on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m., and the show’s public relations department has recently launched a facebook page at www.facebook.com/Glee.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org

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Upon completi on of any document, it is very important to always proofread your work for errors. In additi on, you may want to fi nd alternati ve

words to bett er describe what you are writi ng. In this acti vity, you will use Word’s spell check tool to fi nd misspelled words and the thesaurus tool to fi nd alternati ve words in a document. Remember to proofread your work carefully…the spell check does not always pick up everything.


1. Use the spelling and grammar checker.

2. Use the thesaurus.

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3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type in the press release exactly as shown in Figure 8-1. Do not bold the words appearing in bold.

4. Save the document as AMERICATALENT.

5. Run the spell check to replace the misspelled words.

Hint: There are fi ve misspelled words.

6. Use the thesaurus tool to fi nd alternati ve words for the ten words in bold.

7. Underline each of the new replaced words.




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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:Susanna StitchesTalent Agency of AmericaPhone: 555-456-7890E-mail: [email protected] site: www.igottalent.com

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT ANNOUNCES AN OPEN AUDITION IN “LITTLE RHODY”

Warwick, RI, <current date> - Could you be the next winner of America’s Got Talent? Do you think you have what it takes to be a star? The only way to fi nd out is to come down and audition. The producers and judges of America’s Got Talent are searching the country to fi nd the most talended person in America. The talent show features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages who compete for the advertised grand prize of a million dollars.

You’ve got nothing to lose and a million dollars to gain—it’s your time to shine. Come down to the Warwick Mall this weekend, October 17 and 18, from 8 am to 5 pm, and show off your talent.

Be sure to plan accordingly…it may be a very long day. When you arrive you will proceed to the check-in booth and receive a wristband and an audition number. It is very important not to luse your number, otherwise you’ll be sent to the back of the line. Also, keep in mind the lines may be long. We never know exactly how many people wil show up.

So, come down, give it ur best shot, and see if you’ll be the one to go home a million dollors richer!

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1. Manually proofread for grammati cal errors.

2. Use the auto numbering feature.


One of the most valuable tools in Word is the spell check tool. Unfortunately, many users rely on this tool to fi nd misspelled words

without realizing that a word may be spelled correctly but it is not grammati cally correct. For example, spell check will not fi nd the following mistake: What is the whether for today? Two words that sound the same but are spelled diff erently are known as homonyms. In this case the word “whether” is not used correctly and should be replaced with “weather.” In this acti vity, you will use your proofreading skills to fi nd a series of words that are not grammati cally correct.

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1. Carefully read the lett er shown in Figure 9-1 and locate the words incorrectly used.

Hint: There are a total of 30 incorrectly used words.




4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type a list of the words used incorrectly, separati ng each by hitti ng the ENTER key. Next to each incorrectly used word, type the correct word, separati ng the two words by a comma.

5. Number the list using the auto numbering feature.


7. Save the document as HOMONYMS.


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100 Whatever Street Wherever, FL 01234 Current Date

Samuel Hicks Hamilton High School 30 Boston Neck Road North Kingstown, RI 02852

Dear Sam:

Congratulations on your upcoming hi school graduation. Halve you decided weather you’ll be going on to college? Do you no what you’re next step will be? Let us hear at Florida State University aide you with that search. We offer more than 100 degrees and certificates witch will lead you down the path of your dreams. With all of our offerings, we no they’re is a program here maid just for you.

A representative from Florida State will be meeting with students from Hamilton Hi on Monday of next weak, and we wood like to schedule an appointment too meat with you to discuss you’re future. Sum of the things our representative will go over with you are your interests, hour program degrees and certificates, our admissions policies, our lone programs including financial aid, and he will leave you with packets of information to bring home four you and your family to brows threw.

You should have already received an appointment request form in the male. We will knead you to fill out the form and return it to your guidance counselor as soon as possible. We will schedule your appointment around your class schedule. Please dew not weight…your future depends on it.

If eye can be of further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 555-888-1234 oar by email at: [email protected]. You will knot be sorry you took the time to meet with our representative. Florida State can make all of your dreams come true.

Sincerely,

Andrew Coyne Admissions Counselor

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Lining up text with the use of tabs not only helps the look of the document, but can also enhance the effi ciency of document creati on. Hitti ng the space

bar to line up text takes ti me and does not ensure that text will be lined up correctly. Use the ruler bar to quickly set left , center, or right aligned tabs. To set more precise tabs, use the tab setti ng dialog box. Remember that tab sets take eff ect from that point on in a document. For instance, if tabs are set when your cursor is halfway down a page, do not expect those tabs to be applied to line one of the document.

The Show/Hide feature in Word allows you to see what’s going on behind the scenes. Spaces display as . (periods), tabs as → (arrows), and hard returns as ¶ (paragraph markers). Turning on show/hide can be very helpful when editi ng a document since it reveals spaces, tabs, and returns.


1. Set tabs in a document.

2. Use the show/hide feature when looking at a document.

3. Set page margins in a document.

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3. Set the page margins to 1” on all sides.

4. To show the formatti ng marks on your screen, turn on the Show/Hide (¶) butt on.

5. Set the following tabs:

a. Left aligned tab at .75”

b. Center aligned tab at 3.25”

c. Right aligned tab at 5.75”

6. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the text as shown in Figure 10-1. Center align and bold the ti tle, then hit ENTER two ti mes. Separate each column using the TAB key.

Note: Hit the TAB key before typing the text in the fi rst column.

7. Select all text in the document and center it verti cally on the page.


9. Save the document as MOVIERATINGS.


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MOVIE RATINGS BY GROSS WORLDWIDE

Rank Movie Name Gross $ 1 Toy Story 3 $1,063,084,173 2 Alice in Wonderland (2010) $1,024,299,722 3 Inception $823,368,082 4 Shrek Forever After $737,433,086 5 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 $716,636,701 6 The Twilight Sage: Eclipse $692,921,112 7 Iron Man 2 $621,751,988 8 Despicable Me $534,687,065 9 Clash of the Titans $493,214,993 10 How to Train Your Dragon $493,202,818

www.wikipedia.org as of 12/7/10

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1. Set tabs in a document with dot leaders.


Dot leaders (rows of dots) are used to separate informati on that is presented in two or more columns, making it easier for the reader to

visually “line up” text. You will commonly fi nd dot leaders used in a table of contents, an index, or in a restaurant menu. Leaders may be square or round dots with varied spacing, dashes, lines, or other character combinati ons.

In this acti vity, you will set tabs with leaders for a menu for an ice cream shoppe.

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a. Left aligned tab at .5”

b. Right aligned tab with dot leaders at 5.5”

4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the text as shown in Figure 11-1. Separate each column using the TAB key.

Note: Hit the TAB key before typing the descripti ons in the fi rst column. When you hit the second TAB, the two columns should be separated by dot leaders.

5. Change the font size of the text “TOOTSIE’S ICE CREAM SHOPPE” to 20 point bold, and centered.

6. Change the font size of the remaining text to 14 point.

7. Select all of the text and center it verti cally on the page.


9. Save the document as MENU.


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TOOTSIE’S ICE CREAM SHOPPE

ICE CREAM Cup $3.35 Cone $4.35

SMOOTHIES Berry, Mango, Strawberry $4.95

MILKSHAKES/MALTS Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry $4.95

SUNDAES/SPLITS Banana Split $5.50 Hot Fudge Sundae $4.95 Brownie Sundae $5.50

SPECIALTY CONES Waffl e Cone $1.00 Chocolate Dipped $1.35 Chocolate Dipped & Sprinkles $1.45

CHOOSE FROM 28 FLAVORSVanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Midnight Chocolate, Cheesecake, Peanut Butter,

Mint Chip, Kahlua Almond Fudge, Maple Walnut, Oreo, Moose Tracks, Butter Pecan, Snickers, Almond Joy, Cake Batter, Lemon Sorbet, Coconut Cheesecake, Milky Way, Chocolate Almond

Bar, Fudge Swirl, Eggnog, Witch’s Brew, Peppermint, Toasted Almond Crunch, Raspberry Swirl, Mocha Chocolate Crunch, Apple Pie, Praline

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1. Sort text in a document.


Sorti ng a list alphabeti cally is a very useful tool when you are trying to locate informati on quickly. Word comes equipped with a feature that can sort lists

alphabeti cally or numerically, eliminati ng the task of sorti ng manually. This acti vity takes the common task of organizing a list from lowest to highest and applies it to 2010 Baseball World Series Champions.

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a. Left aligned tab at 1.25”.

b. Left aligned tab at 2.25”.

c. Left aligned tab at 3.25”.

d. Left aligned tab at 4.25”.

e. Left aligned tab at 5”.

5. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the text as shown in Figure 12-1. Separate the text in the columns using the TAB key.

Note: Hit the TAB key before typing the text in the fi rst column.

6. Underline and bold the column headings “Number,” “First Name,” “Last Name,” “Positi on,” and “Age.”

7. Save the document as TEAMROSTER.

8. Select the text in the columns and sort it in Ascending (A to Z) order by “Last Name.”

Note: Be sure to indicate that your list has a header row.




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San Francisco Giants2010 World Series Champions

Team Roster

Number First Name Last Name Position Age 12 Nate Schierholtz RF 26 41 Jeremy Affeldt RP 31 46 Santiago Casilla RP 30 55 Tim Lincecum SP 26 60 Waldis Joaquin RP 23 49 Javier Lopez RP 33 59 Guillermo Mota RP 37 52 Ramon Ramirez RP 29 54 Sergio Romo RP 27 47 Chris Ray RP 28 57 Jonathan Sanchez SP 27 38 Brian Wilson RP 28 40 Madison Bumgarner SP 21 28 Buster Posey C 23 22 Eli Whiteside C 31 14 Mike Fontenot 2B 30 18 Matt Cain SP 26 17 Aubrey Huff 1B 33 10 Travis Ishikawa 1B 27 16 Edgar Renteria SS 35 21 Freddy Sanchez 2B 32 48 Pablo Sandoval 3B 24 5 Juan Uribe SS 31 9 Pat Burrell LF 34 13 Cody Ross CF 29 33 Aaron Rowand CF 33 56 Andre Torres CF 32

Source: http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com

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1. Use Word Count.

2. Change line spacing in a document.


Formatti ng a document with line spacing can help make a document easier to read. Teachers may require assignments to be double-spaced to help

make adding handwritt en comments easier. In this acti vity, you will write a plot summary of your favorite TV show, change its line spacing, and use the word count feature to determine if you have met the minimum and maximum words required.

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1. Choose your favorite TV show. Using a pen or pencil, write a summary that tells the main points of the show’s storyline in your own words. The summary should be no less than 175 words and no more than 300 words. There’s no need to count the words manually, as you will let Word do this for you later in the acti vity.




4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type, center align, and bold the ti tle of the TV show you summarized in Step 1.

5. Starti ng one line below the ti tle, type the TV show summary you wrote in Step 1.

6. Use the word count feature to calculate the number of words. If necessary, edit the document to ensure that it contains a minimum of 175 words and a maximum of 300 words. If editi ng was necessary, use the word count feature again.

7. Two lines below the last sentence of your summary, type the number of words in the document followed by the text “words in the summary.”

8. Save the document as TVSUMMARY.

9. Select the enti re document and change line spacing to double space.




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1. Use and format the draw tools.


Using the draw tools is an essenti al skill to have before creati ng lett erheads, fl yers, newslett ers, presentati ons, and Web pages. Draw tools should

be used to enhance the overall look of a document without aff ecti ng the readability of the message you are trying to send. In this acti vity, you will practi ce using a variety of draw tools to create a winter scene.






4. Before conti nuing, be sure that the Drawing tools are visible on your screen.

5. Using the Drawing tools, create a winter scene. Use Figure 14-1 as a guide.

a. Snowman — Using the circle tool, create three circles with a 2 pt. black line border and white fi ll: 1 circle at 1.75” height and 1.75” width; 1 circle at 1.5” height and 1.5” width; 1 circle at 1.15” height and 1.15” width.

b. Stack the circles from largest to smallest as shown in Figure 14-1.

c. Hat — (brim) Using the rectangle tool and a 1 pt. black line border, draw a rectangle that measures .15” height and 1.35” width, and place it on top of the snowman’s head.

To create the top of the hat, use the rectangle tool and a 1 pt. black line border and draw a box that measures .65” height and .85” width and place it on top of the brim. Fill the hat and brim with your choice of color.

d. Aft er body and hat are complete, select each object (element) and align to center.

e. Eyes — Using the circle tool, draw two circles with no line border that measure .15” height and .15” width with a black fi ll and place them on the snowman’s face as shown in Figure 14-1.

f. Nose — Using the scribble tool, draw a carrot shape with a .75 pt. black line border, fi ll it in with orange (use your own creati vity to determine its size), and place it on the snowman’s face as shown in Figure 14-1.

g. Mouth — Using the scribble tool and a 3 pt. black line border, draw a curved smile that measures approximately .15” height and .45” width and place it on the snowman’s face as shown in Figure 14-1.

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h. Pipe — Using the line tool, draw a straight line from the snowman’s mouth with a 2 pt. black line border that measures .25” height and .75” width. For the top of the pipe, use the scribble tool with a 2 pt. black line border to create one similar as shown in Figure 14-1.

i. Arms — Using the scribble tool, draw two arms each with a 3 pt. black line border (use your own creati vity to determine size and hand type) and place them on the snowman’s body as shown in Figure 14-1.

j. Once the snowman is complete, accessorize him/her using the draw tools of your choice.

k. Snowfl akes — Using draw tools of your choice create at least 15 diff erent sized and shaped snowfl akes and randomly place them throughout the scene as shown in Figure 14-1.

l. Tree base — Using the rectangle tool, draw a box with a .75 pt. black line border that measures .5” height and .75” width with a brown fi ll. Place the object in a similar positi on to the one shown in Figure 14-1.

m. Tree — Using the triangle tool, create three triangles with a .75 pt. black line border and green fi ll: 1 triangle at 1.88” height and 3.25” width; 1 triangle at 1.44” height and 2.5” width; 1 triangle at 1.05” height and 1.81” width.

n. Stack the triangles from largest to smallest as shown in Figure 14-1.

o. Star — Using the star tool, draw a star with a .75 pt. black line border that measures .75” height and .75” width. Fill the star with yellow and place it on top of the tree as shown in Figure 14-1.

p. House body — Using the rectangle tool, draw a box with a .75 pt. black line border that measures 1.15” height and 1.25” width, fi ll it with the color of your choice, and place it in a similar positi on to the one shown in Figure 14-1.

q. House roof — Using the triangle tool, draw a triangle with a .75 pt. black line border that measures .88” height and 1.5” width, fi ll it with the color of your choice, and place it on top of the house body as shown in Figure 14-1.

r. Chimney — Using the rectangle tool, draw a box with a .75 pt. black line border that measures 0.5” height and .13” width, fi ll it with the color of your choice, and place it on the roof as shown in Figure 14-1.

Note: You may need to change the order of the object by using the “send to back” opti on to give it the appearance of being behind the roof.

s. Windows and Door – Using tools of your choice, create windows and a door and place them on the front of the house as shown in Figure 14-1.

t. Using the tools of your choice and your own creati vity, add elements to enhance the look of your picture (i.e., mountains, driveway, snow, chimney smoke, etc.) as shown in Figure 14-1.

6. Save the document as WINTERSCENE.


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Clipart is ready-made graphics or pictures that can be inserted into a document. You can fi nd clipart on your hard drive, a CD, or on the Internet.

Word is equipped with its own clipart images housed in a Clipart Gallery. In this acti vity, you will practi ce fi nding clipart that is supplied with your version of Microsoft Word that is appropriate to the content provided.


1. Insert clipart into a document.

2. Resize clipart.

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4. Starti ng on line one of the document, type the list of phrases provided below, leaving one blank line between each phrase.

High School GraduationCar RepairsJunior/Senior Prom TonightVacationCar Wash School Fundraiser LaptopCheerleading Tryouts TodayIce Cream Shoppe

5. Save the document as CLIPART

6. Using the clipart supplied with your version of Microsoft Word, fi nd one clipart image that helps illustrate each of the phrases above. Insert the clipart to the right of the corresponding phrase. Resize the clipart images as needed so that all phrases and clipart images fi t on one page.

7. Change the font of the phrases to Arial and bold.




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1. Insert and format text boxes.

2. Group text boxes and graphics.


A text box may be referred to as a container for text that can be positi oned anywhere on a page. Text boxes are primarily used so that the text does

not interfere with other elements on the page. Using a text box allows you to place the text exactly where you want it rather than on a specifi c line. This acti vity provides an opportunity to randomly place text on a page to create a collage of text and graphics.

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3. Type the following news headlines into separate text boxes on the page:

Nike Stock Prices Are on the Rise!Jersey Shore Finale Breaks MTV Ratings Record2011 Heat Wave Breaks RecordsAnts Never Sleep in Their LifetimeRhode Island is Home to the Tennis Hall of FameJane Lynch Wins Emmy for Glee CharacterYou Forget 90% of Your DreamsPatriots’ Quarterback Inks Deal to Become Highest Paid Player in the NFLApple® Releases the iPad 2New $100 Bill Unveiled

4. Format each text box so that there are no borders.

5. Insert a clipart image relati ng to the corresponding headline above each text box.

6. Format the font and point size of each headline as you see fi t.

7. Using the SHIFT key, select the text box and its corresponding clipart image and group them so that they become one object.

8. Arrange each grouped object randomly around the page to create a collage eff ect, assuring that all fi t on one page.


10. Save the document as NEWS.


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Open any newspaper or magazine and you will see how text is formatt ed in columns. Columns allow you to have text conti nue from the bott om of

one column to the top of the next. Columns make text easier to read because they reduce the number of words per line a reader has to read. In this acti vity, you will type an arti cle about “Wipeout” one of TV’s hott est new game shows, and then format the arti cle into two columns.


1. Format columns in a document.

2. Justi fy text.

3. Wrap text around an image.

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4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the text as shown in Figure 17-1.

5. Center align, bold and change the font size of the ti tle of the arti cle to 48 point.

6. Save the document as WIPEOUT.

7. Select the body of the arti cle and justi fy the text.

8. Select the body of the arti cle and format it into columns, adhering to the following guidelines:

a. Number of columns: 2

b. Width of columns: 3”

c. Space between columns: .5”

d. Equal column width

e. No line in between columns


10. Use the Internet to fi nd an image of someone parti cipati ng in the “Wipeout” competi ti on as shown in the sample provided in Figure 17-2.

11. Insert the image before the fi rst sentence in the arti cle, as shown in the sample provided in Figure 17-2.

12. Format the image so the text wraps around the image. Resize the image so that the arti cle fi ts on one page. Your fi nished document should look similar to the one provided in Figure 17-2.




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“Wipeout”

“Wipeout” is an American game show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the “world’s largest extreme obstacle course.” The show is taped at the Golden Oak Ranch in Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, California, 40 miles north of Los Angeles. There are two ways that you can become one of the 24 contestants competing in each episode. For more details, visit the ABC Web site and look up “Wipeout” for each option. Once all contestants are chosen, the games begin. During an episode, contestants compete through four rounds of competition until a fi nal winner is crowned “Wipeout Champion.” Some new qualifi er stunts have been added to the course—including the “Double Cross,” the “Pitch Fork,” the “Blob,” the “Fence Flapper,” and the “Smack the Wall Sweeper” to name a few. The 12 quickest fi nishers of the fi rst round move on to the second. These challenges vary, but the challengers once more face the likely possibility of ending up taking a plunge into a muddy pit. Six contestants survive this round and head on to round three, which narrows the fi eld down to the top four survivors. The third round resembles the fi rst because the players must traverse a huge and complicated challenge course. As in the earlier courses, getting soaked is extremely likely. The challenger who completes the fi eld in the shortest amount of time claims the grand treasure of $50,000. The challenges change each week, but always feature offbeat and comical obstacles, such as the “Sucker Punch,” the “Sweeper,” the “Dizzy Dummy,” or the “Dreadmill,” and the “Wipeout Zone.” “Wipeout” has become an extremely popular television show, with TV Week recently naming it the third most viewed reality program in the world. It is loved not only for the exciting obstacles faced by the contestants but also for the funny and ironic slant mood of the commentary by John Henson and John Anderson. Jill Wagner offers additional commentary and reactions, and also provides interviews with the contestants fi lmed before their turn begins. Generally only those who pass the fi rst round are introduced, and each are assigned a nickname that is used throughout the game. However, during the “Wipeout Zone,” the show takes an epic and serious turn, with the humor dialed down, and serious background music instead of its lighthearted theme music. “Wipeout” fi rst aired on January 3, 2009, grabbing mammoth amounts of viewership. If you enjoy watching reality shows and are looking for a good laugh, then “Wipeout” is a must see show. “Wipeout” was nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award and was voted by Entertainment Weekly’s readers as Reality TV’s Guiltiest Pleasure.

Sources: abc.com, buzztab.com.

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ACTIVITY 17: WIPEOUT STUDENT NAME

“Wipeout”“Wipeout” is an American game show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the

“world’s largest extreme obstacle course.” The show is taped at the Golden Oak Ranch in Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, California, 40 miles north of Los Angeles. There are two ways that you can become one of the 24 contestants competing in each episode. For more details, visit the ABC Web site and look up “Wipeout” for each option. Once all contestants are chosen, the games begin. During an episode, contestants compete through four rounds of competition until a final winner is crowned “Wipeout Champion.” Some new qualifier stunts have been added to the course—including the “Double Cross,” the “Pitch Fork,” the “Blob,” the “Fence Flapper,” and the “Smack the Wall Sweeper” to name a few. The 12 quickest finishers of the first round move on to the second. These challenges vary, but the challengers once more face the likely possibility of ending up taking a plunge into a muddy pit. Six contestants survive this round and head on to round three, which narrows the field down to the top four survivors. The third round resembles the first because the players must traverse a huge and complicated challenge course. As in the earlier courses, getting soaked is extremely likely. The challenger who completes the field in the shortest amount of time claims the grand treasure of $50,000. The challenges change each week, but always feature offbeat and comical obstacles, such as the “Sucker Punch,” the

“Sweeper,” the “Dizzy Dummy,” or the "Dreadmill,” and the “Wipeout Zone.” “Wipeout” has become an extremely popular television show, with TV Week recently naming it the third most viewed reality program in the world. It is loved not only for the exciting obstacles faced by the contestants but also for the funny and ironic slant mood of the commentary by John Henson and John Anderson. Jill Wagner offers additional commentary and reactions, and also provides interviews with the contestants filmed before their turn begins. Generally only those who pass the first round are introduced, and each are assigned a nickname that is used throughout the game. However, during the “Wipeout Zone,” the show takes an epic and serious turn, with the humor dialed down, and serious background music instead of its lighthearted theme music. “Wipeout” first aired on January 3, 2009, grabbing mammoth amounts of viewership. If you enjoy watching reality shows and are looking for a good laugh, then “Wipeout” is a must see show. “Wipeout” was nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award and was voted by Entertainment Weekly's readers as Reality TV's Guiltiest Pleasure.

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1. Insert bookmarks into a document.

2. Hyperlink text to bookmarks.


When you are working in a multi -page document, it can be frustrati ng and ti me consuming to fi nd a specifi c locati on in the document for editi ng.

Word’s bookmark feature can be invaluable in this case. Rather than having to scroll through pages and pages, bookmarks allow you to “jump” to diff erent parts of a document quickly.

In this acti vity, you will create bookmarks so that you can easily move from one place within your document to another.

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3. Insert a footer that includes the page number (#) center aligned.

4. Save the document as USEDCAR.

5. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the text as shown in Figure 18-1.

6. Insert a new page (page break) into the document by pressing CTRL+ENTER.

7. Starti ng on the fi rst line, type the text as shown in Figure 18-2 on page two of the document.

8. Insert another page (page break) into the document by pressing CTRL+ENTER.

9. Starti ng on the fi rst line, type the text as shown in Figure 18-3 on page three of the document.


11. Starti ng on the fi rst line, type the text as shown in Figure 18-4 on page four of the document.


13. Starti ng on the fi rst line, type the text as shown in Figure 18-5 on page fi ve of the document.

14. Select all of the text on page two of the document and insert a bookmark. Name the bookmark “Step1.” Do not use any spaces when naming the bookmark.

15. Go to page one and select the text “Step 1. Be Prepared.” Hyperlink the selected text to the bookmark named “Step1.”

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How to Buy a Used Car

Buying a used car is a bit of a gamble—there is no guarantee that the car is accident-free, has real mileage, and was properly maintained. There may be some hidden problems like a worn out automatic transmission, or engine problems that may not have been obvious when you test-drove the car. You must ask yourself: “Will I save money when buying a used car? How do I eliminate the risk of potential problems, and is this actually possible to do?” Here are four quick steps to help you determine if buying a used car is in your best interest.

Step 1. Be prepared.Step 2. Check a car’s history records.Step 3. Have the car inspected.Step 4. Be careful doing the paperwork.

16. Select all of the text on page three of the document and insert a bookmark. Name the bookmark “Step2.” Do not use any spaces when naming the bookmark.

17. Go to page one and select the text “Step 2. Check a car’s history records.” Hyperlink the selected text to the bookmark named “Step2.”

18. Select all of the text on page four of the document and insert a bookmark. Name the bookmark “Step3.” Do not use any spaces when naming the bookmark.

19. Go to page one and select the text “Step 3. Have the car inspected.” Hyperlink the selected text to the bookmark named “Step3.”

20. Select all of the text on page fi ve of the document and insert a bookmark. Name the bookmark “Step4.” Do not use any spaces when naming the bookmark.

21. Go to page one and select the text “Step 4. Be careful doing the paperwork.” Hyperlink the selected text to the bookmark named “Step4.”

22. Go to page one of your document. Click on each of the hyperlinks you created to be sure that they are all linked to the correct page within the document.




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Step 1. Be prepared.

Do as much research as you can. Read reviews, consumer reports, ask colleagues and friends, compare options, and gather gas consumption data on the make and model you’re interested in. Examine reliability ratings. Try to determine maintenance costs and upkeep, etc. Your goal should be to narrow your search to one or two models. Know what you want to buy.

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Step 2. Check a car’s history records.

Checking the car’s history will probably eliminate half of the vehicles from your potential list. Vehicles that have been fl ooded or restored after serious accidents, those with rolled back odometers, heavily abused vehicles (e.g. rentals), those with outstanding liens, etc., can be eliminated after simply checking the history record of the vehicle. If you’re purchasing your car from a reputable dealer, they will have no problem providing you with a CARFAX report.

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Step 3. Have the car inspected.

Check out the car yourself very carefully. Ask a person who knows about cars to help you. As a fi nal step, bring the car to a mechanic you trust for an inspection.

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Step 4. Be careful doing the paperwork.

Be extremely careful when doing the paperwork. For questions about vehicle registration, change of ownership, legal aspects, etc. contact your local vehicle registration authorities.

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A memo is a business document that is used to correspond internally within an organizati on. If it goes outside the organizati on and needs to be mailed,

then a properly formatt ed lett er should be used. Memos are short and are writt en to get someone to do something or inform them about important informati on. They tend to be less formal than lett ers and reports and may be writt en in a more conversati onal voice. When printed, memos are initi aled with black or blue ink by the sender next to the sender’s typed name.

In this acti vity, you will create a memo about a teen community social center that is thanking employees for their good work.


1. Create a memo using proper format.

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2. Set the page margins as follows: Top to 2”, Left , Right, and Bott om to 1”.


4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the ti tle “MEMORANDUM.” Center and bold the ti tle.

5. Type the remaining text in the memo exactly as shown in Figure 19-1. Blank lines are shown by the ¶ symbol. Use the TAB key to align the text separati ng the “TO,” “FROM,” “DATE,” and “SUBJECT.” Use your fi rst and last name as the sender and the current date for the date.


7. Save the document as GOODNEWS.


9. Using a blue or black pen, initi al the printed copy next to your name to show that you have reviewed the memo.

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MEMORANDUM¶TO: All Employees¶FROM: Your Full Name, CEO, The Network¶DATE: <Insert current date>¶SUBJECT: Good News¶¶Let me start off by thanking each and every one of you for your outstanding commitment to The Network. Because of your dedication to our company, profi ts this year have exceeded what we could have ever imagined. Your great work and outstanding customer service has made The Network the most popular place for teens to socialize in the Greater Boston area.¶My way of saying thank you will be refl ected in your paychecks beginning this week with each employee receiving a 10% pay increase. Not only will you receive a pay increase, each employee will receive an extra week of paid vacation per year.¶I am confi dent that with your contagious enthusiasm and commitment, The Network will continue to increase its membership base. If I can be of any assistance to you, or if there’s anything you would like to speak to me about, whether you have ideas to make the operation run smoother or to just simply chat, my door is always open. Feel free to stop by anytime.

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1. Write an eff ecti ve memo with proper formatti ng.


In acti vity 19, you created a memo by copying the text provided. In this acti vity, you will create another memo, only this ti me, you will write the

memo from scratch. All of the details you will need to write the memo are provided in the instructi ons below.

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1. Before beginning any work on the computer, use a pen or pencil to compose a draft of a memo based on the scenario and guidelines presented below:

Assume that you have been asked to create a memo in response to a request from the student body indicati ng why you think cell phones should be allowed in school. The memo can be addressed to your school’s principal or assistant principal.

The fi rst paragraph of the memo should identi fy who you are (introduce yourself to the reader) and clearly state the purpose of the memo.

Paragraph two should identi fy reasons why you think students should be able to use cell phones on school grounds. This paragraph should also include soluti ons to possible problems that may arise from allowing the use of cell phones in school. Be as specifi c as possible.

The third paragraph (closing) should thank the reader for hearing your concerns. It should also provide the reader with informati on on how he or she can contact you (your homeroom number, phone number, and/or e-mail address).

The memo should be well-writt en using a positi ve tone, and should not exceed one page.

2. Open a NEW document in Word. Unless otherwise stated, the font should be 12 point Times New Roman.



5. Set up the memo by following the format provided in Acti vity 19, Figure 19-1.

6. Address the memo to either your school’s principal or assistant principal.

7. Use your full name as the sender.

8. Use the current date for the date.

9. Type “Cell Phone Use” as the subject.

10. Using the draft you wrote in Step 1, type the body of the memo.

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12. Save the document as CELLPHONE.



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1. Re-create a business lett erhead.


Lett erhead is a sheet of stati onery preprinted to include the name, address, logo, and other informati on of an organizati on. Businesses use lett erhead

stati onery to send lett ers and other forms of correspondence. Regardless of the type of business, lett erhead should always be professional and project an appropriate image of the company.

The informati on contained within the lett erhead should not interfere with the body of a document, so the content is usually placed inside of a header, a footer, or a combinati on of both.

In this acti vity, you will re-create a lett erhead for a seafood business.

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2. Set the page margins as follows: Top to 2.5”, Left , Right, and Bott om to 1”.

3. Save the document as LETHEAD1.

4. Open a header to begin re-creati ng the lett erhead shown in Figure 21-1. Note that the top margin is set at 2.5” to allow enough space to create your lett erhead.

5. As shown in Figure 21-1, type “Cole’s Seafood Market” in one text box. Format this text box using 24 point Verdana, bold, then place it in the top-center of the header. In another text box, type “The Freshest Catch in Town.” Format this text using 14 point Verdana, bold, then place it below the previous text box, as shown in Figure 21-1.

6. Insert a clipart image, similar to the one shown in Figure 21-1. Place the image to the left of the “Cole’s Seafood Market” text box, as shown in Figure 21-1. This image represents the company logo.

7. In a separate text box, type the address, city, state, and zip code exactly as shown in Figure 21-1. Format this text box using 12 point Verdana, left aligned, then place it in the bott om left -hand corner of the header as shown.

8. In a separate text box, type the phone and fax numbers exactly as shown in Figure 21-1. Format this text box using 12 point Verdana, right aligned, then place it in the bott om right-hand corner of the header as shown.

9. Switch from the header to the footer and type the business e-mail and Web site addresses exactly as shown in Figure 21-2. Format this text using 12 point Verdana, center aligned.

10. Since you have created your lett erhead in the header, type the acti vity number and ti tle on the fi rst line in the document and your name on line two. Format this text using 12 point Times New Roman, all caps.

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The Freshest Catch in Town

[email protected] www.colesseafoodmarket.com

Cole’s Seafood Market

555 Fisherman Way Oceanside, CA 92049

Phone: (555) 888-4321Fax: (555) 888-1234

The Freshest Catch in Town

[email protected] www.colesseafoodmarket.com

Cole’s Seafood Market

555 Fisherman Way Oceanside, CA 92049

Phone: (555) 888-4321Fax: (555) 888-1234

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1. Create an original business lett erhead.


In the previous acti vity, you created lett erhead based on an existi ng business. In this acti vity, you will create lett erhead for a business that you would like to

own in the future.

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1. Before beginning any work on the computer, think of a business you would like to own in the future. Write down the following informati on about the business:

• Business name

• Address, city, state, and zip code

• Phone and fax numbers

• E-mail and Web site addresses

• Possible images to use as the business logo

2. Open the fi le LETHEAD1 created in Acti vity 21. Save the fi le as LETHEAD2.

3. Delete the existi ng text boxes in the header and the text in the footer.

4. Create a lett erhead for the business you selected in Step 1 by following the guidelines below:

a. In the header of the document, create a text box and type the business name. The placement, font, size, and style of the text are up to you. However, keep in mind that the design of the lett erhead should be professional.

b. Using either the draw tools or clipart, create a logo for your business. Insert the logo near the company name.

c. In the header, create two separate text boxes. One text box should contain your business address, city, state, and zip code. The second should contain your business phone and fax numbers. The placement, font, size, and style of the text are up to you.

d. In the footer, include your business e-mail and Web site addresses.

5. Update the text containing the acti vity number and ti tle appropriately.




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1. Format a modifi ed block style lett er.


When writi ng a thank you lett er, there are a few simple rules to follow. The objecti ve is to keep the style casual yet sincere. Try to let your

personality show through in your writi ng and choose words that demonstrate confi dence and sincerity. In this acti vity, you will compose a thank you lett er addressed to Double-Decker Café & Pastry Parlor and format it into a modifi ed block style lett er.

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4. Set the left aligned tab at 3.25”.

5. Review Figure 23-1 to reference the proper format and parts of a modifi ed block style lett er.

6. Type the handwritt en thank you lett er provided in Figure 23-2 and format it in a modifi ed block style lett er format. Type your home address as the return address, the current date for the date, and your full name as the sender’s name.


8. Save the document as THANKYOU.


10. Using a blue or black pen, sign your name in the signature block of the lett er.

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321 Sender Street Sender City, SS 54321 Current Date¶

¶¶¶Recipient’s Name Recipient’s Title 123 Recipient Street Recipient City, RS 12345¶ ¶Dear Recipient:¶ ¶Here is an example of a modified block style letter. Use a modified block style when you want to write a less formal letter. Start by setting a left tab at the center of your page at 3.25” so that you can easily position the return address and complimentary close. If you are not using a letterhead, be sure that your top margin is set to 2”. All other margins should be set to 1”.¶ ¶Just below the return address, type the current date, without abbreviations, and quadruple space to the inside address. Double space after the inside address and type the salutation. If you don’t know the recipient’s name, use “Ladies and Gentlemen” or “Good Morning” for the salutation. Next, double space to begin the body of the letter. The body of the letter is single spaced and has one blank line between paragraphs.¶ ¶Finally, after your last paragraph, double space to the complimentary close. Use an appropriate complimentary close such as “Thank you,” “Sincerely,” or “Very Truly Yours.” Leave a quadruple space between the complimentary close and your typed name so that you may sign the letter with blue or black ink. Always be sure to proofread and spell check your letter before printing and mailing.¶ ¶ Sincerely,¶ ¶ ¶ ¶

Sender’s Name¶ Sender’s Title (if applicable)

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Double-Decker Café and Pastry Parlor 999 South Main Place Country Hills, MD 63921 Dear Mrs. Winowski: As President of the Senior Class at Country Hills High School, I would like to personally thank you for your generous donation of catering our after-prom “All-Nighter.” The sandwiches and salads were so delicious, but the huge hit of the night was the life sized bulldog cake in honor of our school mascot. You truly outdid yourself on that one! The Senior Class had worked on this project for six months leading up to the prom. We felt we needed to do everything possible to provide a safe and memorable after-prom social. And, it was great for our parents, too. They got to get a good night’s sleep knowing we were all safe. The “All-Nighter” was an alcohol- and drug-free event and provided a place to just hang out and talk about our high school years. In addition, we put together a senior class slide slow that showcased many humorous and memorable events of things done throughout the school year. Best of all, we all made it home safely the next day. Thank you once again for your generosity, from the bottom of our hearts (and stomachs), too. Sincerely, Your Name Senior Class President

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1. Format a block style lett er.


A resume is almost always accompanied by a one-page cover lett er. Job applicants use cover lett ers to introduce themselves to the prospecti ve

employer, state what job positi on he or she is applying for, and briefl y elaborate on their job experience. The objecti ve of a cover lett er and resume is to obtain a job interview.

In this acti vity, you will create a cover lett er.

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4. Review Figure 24-1 to reference the proper format and parts of a block style lett er.

5. Type the handwritt en cover lett er provided in Figure 24-2 and format it in a block style lett er format. Type your home address as the return address, the current date for the date, and your full name as the sender’s name. Use your phone number and e-mail address where noted in the last paragraph.


7. Save the document as COVLETTER.



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321 Sender Street Sender City, SS 54321 Current Date¶ ¶¶¶Recipient’s Name Recipient's Title 123 Recipient Street Recipient City, RS 12345¶ ¶Dear Recipient:¶ ¶Here is an example of a block style letter. Use a block style when you want to write a formal letter. The entire letter is aligned, without any indentations. If you are not using a letterhead, be sure that your top margin is set to 2”. All other margins should be set to 1”.¶ ¶Just below the return address, type the current date, without abbreviations, and quadruple space to the inside address. Double space after the inside address and type the salutation. If you don’t know the recipient’s name, use “Ladies and Gentlemen” or “Good Morning” for the salutation. Next, double space to the start of the body of the letter. Paragraphs are single spaced, never indented, and should have one blank line between them. ¶ ¶Finally, after your last paragraph, double space to the complimentary close. Use an appropriate complimentary close such as “Thank you,” “Sincerely,” or “Very Truly Yours.” Leave a quadruple space between the complimentary close and your typed name so that you may sign the letter with blue or black ink. Always be sure to proofread and spell check your letter before printing and mailing.¶ ¶Sincerely,¶¶¶¶Sender’s Name Sender’s Title (if applicable)

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Current Date Country Hills Zip Line Tours 999 South Main Place Country Hills, MD 63921 Dear Mr. Winkowski: Enclosed please find my resume in response to the ad for a zip-line instructor in The Country Hills Spectator Times. I have visited your establishment and your assistant was kind enough to show me around. I was absolutely amazed just touring your facility. Although I’m only 18-years-old, I have had the opportunity to frequent many zip-line tours from here to Australia. I have been trained in basic first aid and CPR and have gone through the required 46-hour training course. I am upbeat, flexible, enjoy teaching, and have a good sense of humor. I would enjoy the opportunity to stop by your facility and discuss my qualifications further at your convenience. I can be contacted by phone at [student’s telephone number] or via email at [student’s email address]. I look forward to speaking with you. I am sure I will be a valuable asset to the Country Hills Zip Line Tours team. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to meeting with you. Sincerely, Your Name

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1. Write an eff ecti ve lett er of complaint in a modifi ed block style format.


Unfortunately, we will all receive poor service or encounter a bad product in our lives. Most businesses and manufacturers want to know when you

are unhappy, and a lett er of complaint is a great way to communicate your dissati sfacti on.

In this acti vity, you will write and format a complaint lett er aft er reading a case scenario.

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1. Before beginning any work on the computer, read the case study “The Never-Ending Flight/Fight” provided in Figure 25-1.




4. Set a left aligned tab at 3.25”.


6. Using a modifi ed block style lett er format, compose a complaint lett er responding to the scenario presented in the case study in Figure 25-1. Follow the guidelines provided below when preparing the complaint lett er.

a. Type your home address as the return address, the current date for the date, and your full name for the sender’s name.

b. Paragraph 1 should state when and where you received the poor service.

c. Paragraph 2 should include why you are not sati sfi ed with the service. Include what your expectati ons were and give details as to why those were not met.

d. Paragraph 3 should explain how you would like the matt er resolved. State your expectati ons of whether you would like a refund or a new service to fi x the problem.

e. Paragraph 4 should conclude by stati ng how you may be contacted and a ti me frame as to when you expect a response.

Note: Refer to Acti vity 23 if you need assistance with how to format a modifi ed block style lett er.


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Complaint Lett er 25FiGuRe 25-1 Read the case study below assuming that you are one of the persons that went on the trip.

The Never-Ending Flight/Fight

You and a few friends had been planning and saving for a vacati on for quite some ti me. You’d been talking about it since your junior year of high school. When you graduate, you planned to take a once-in-a-lifeti me, week-long trip to Europe. That day fi nally arrived. You packed, gathered your passports and necessary paperwork, and headed to the airport. As the new rules state, you need to arrive at the airport a minimum of two hours before departure. You all arrived early, checked in your luggage, went through security, and sat at the gate waiti ng for your fl ight.

That’s when it all began. You were due to depart at 6 a.m. The fi rst announcement came over the loud speaker saying there would be a short delay. The plane coming in from another airport had mechanical problems and the departure would be about an hour late. Well, one hour passed and you were sti ll not in the air. You and your friends heard another announcement stati ng that the fl ight would now be delayed another four hours due to scheduling confl icts. So once again you waited.

Finally, the plane arrived. You boarded and departed six hours past your originally scheduled ti me. The fl ight was fl awless and you arrived at your desti nati on. Unfortunately, when you went to retrieve your luggage, you found that it had not arrived. You went to customer service only to fi nd out that your luggage had been sent to Switzerland. Of course, they apologized and told you it would be delivered to your hotel as soon as possible, but that didn’t help the situati on. All of your clothes, shoes, and personal items were packed in your luggage. You all decided to grab a taxi cab and at least get to the hotel to try to unwind and fi gure out a plan. You arrived at the hotel and found out that your room had been given to someone else because you were late and, with all the confusion, no one remembered to call and confi rm. Now, you had to wait unti l another room was cleaned. You fi nally all got into your room and called the airline and found out that your luggage would not be delivered unti l the next day. You decided you had no choice but to go out and purchase clothes and personal items to get you through to the next day.

The following day, you received your luggage late in the aft ernoon and your once-in-a-lifeti me vacati on fi nally began. Aft er losing a full day of sightseeing due to poor management on the part of the airline, you and your friends anxiously set about enjoying the rest of this once-in-a-lifeti me trip.

Now that you’ve returned home, you decide to write the airline a complaint lett er.

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In this acti vity, you will gain more practi ce in writi ng a lett er using a block style format. Your task is to write a lett er to a celebrity you admire. Some

possibiliti es may be writi ng to a famous musician, an actor or actress, a professional athlete or a famous author. The purpose of this lett er is to get a response via email with an autographed photo att ached.


1. Write an eff ecti ve lett er of request in a block style format.

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1. Using a Search Engine such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo, obtain the mailing address of a celebrity you admire.





5. Using a block style lett er format, compose a lett er of request to a celebrity you admire. Follow the guidelines provided below when preparing the lett er. Keep the tone of the lett er polite and courteous.

a. Type your home address as the return address, the current date for the date, and your full name for the sender’s name.

b. Paragraph 1 should state the purpose of the lett er, which is to obtain an autographed photo of the celebrity via e-mail.

c. Paragraph 2 should describe why you admire this celebrity and why you are such a big fan of him/her.

d. Paragraph 3 should conclude by thanking the recipient and include your contact informati on.

Note: Refer to Acti vity 24 if you need assistance on how to format a block style lett er.


7. Save the document as FANLET.



Note: In the next acti vity, you will be preparing an envelope addressed to your chosen celebrity.

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One of Word’s nift y features is its ability to easily create and print envelopes. In this acti vity, you will use the address informati on used to

compose your fan lett er in Acti vity 26 to print an envelope addressed to your chosen celebrity.


1. Create an envelope.

27Fan Lett er Envelope



2. Use the envelope tool to create a #10 size envelope.

3. In the delivery address box, type the recipient’s address. Obtain the address from the fan lett er you wrote in Acti vity 26.

4. In the return address box, type your name and address.

5. If your version of Word allows you to save envelopes, save the fi le as FANENVELOPE.

6. Print the envelope if required by your instructor.

Note: If printi ng on a real envelope, be sure to insert an envelope into your printer before sending the print job.

7. If you are not mailing the envelope, write the acti vity number and ti tle in the bott om left -hand corner of the envelope.

Suggested: Mail the fan lett er in the envelope to your chosen celebrity.

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Word’s mail merge feature is an easy way to send the same document to many people, while sti ll personalizing it to each recipient. Mail Merge

works by taking a form document and a data fi le (or list of recipients) and combining (merging) them together.

In this acti vity, you will assume the role of Chair of the Prom Committ ee. You are looking to invite favorite recording arti sts of the graduati ng class to perform at the prom. Using the mail merge feature, you will re-create a block style lett er which is the same for each recording arti st with only the inside address and salutati on changing.


1. Perform a mail merge.

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3. Open Word’s Mail Merge feature (depending on your version of Word, this may be referred to as the Mail Merge Helper/Wizard).

4. Create a Main Document using Lett ers as the document type. Using the current document, select recipients. Type a new list and enter the appropriate informati on into each fi eld (Title, First_Name, Last_Name, Company_Name, Address_Line_1, City, State and Zip_Code) for ten recording arti sts you would like to invite to perform at the prom. (Choose names of your favorite ten arti sts along with their company name or record label and use fi cti ti ous addresses.)

5. Save the Data Source as NAMES.

a. Carefully proofread the list for spelling and accuracy.

6. Using a block style lett er format, type the lett er as shown in Figure 28-1. Use your home address for the return address and the current date for the date. (Do not type the text shown within the “<<>>.”

Note: Refer to Acti vity 24 if you need assistance with how to format a block style lett er.

7. Insert the merge fi elds in the appropriate spaces as shown in Figure 28-1.

Note: Insert the necessary spaces and punctuati on between merge fi elds. Be sure to insert a colon aft er the salutati on “Dear <<Title>> <<Last_Name>>:”

a. Carefully proofread the document for spelling, grammar, and accuracy.

b. Save the document as MAIN.

c. Preview the lett ers.

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Prom Invites 288. Insert a header in the merged document that includes the acti vity number and

ti tle left aligned, and your name right aligned. Type the header in all caps.

9. Save the document as MERGED.

10. Print the merged documents if required by your instructor.

11. Using a blue or black pen, sign your name in the signature block of the lett ers.

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Student’s Home AddressStudent’s City, State Zip CodeCurrent Date

«Title» «First_Name» «Last_Name»«Company_Name»«Address_Line_1»«City», «State» «ZIP_Code»

Dear «Title» «Last_Name»:

My name is (use your name), and I am the Chair of the Prom Committee at San Antonio Regional High School in San Antonio, TX. The Prom Committee has decided to do something different for the Junior/Senior Prom this year, and we desperately need your help.

In the past, we have insisted on using high priced, luxurious restaurants as the venue for our prom. This year we decided to signifi cantly reduce expenses and have the prom in our high school gymnasium. Various local vendors throughout the San Antonio area are donating the food, the centerpieces, the decorations, and even the favors. Tickets will be sold at $100 per couple ($50 per person) and 100% of the monies collected will be donated to the local food shelter to help those less fortunate. We are asking ten of our favorite recording artists to donate 30 minutes of their time to put on a performance during the prom.

I know that your schedule is extremely busy, but I’m hoping that you can spare 30 minutes of your time to help us help others. Please contact me at my home address above or on my cell phone at 888-555-4567.

Thank you in advance for considering this invitation. We sincerely believe that you can help make this year’s prom a major success and help us to give to those in need. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Student Signature

Student Name

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1. Create a sheet of labels with diff erent addresses.


Word’s label feature allows you to print labels on a wide variety of label sizes. The feature can be used to print an enti re sheet of identi cal labels,

or to print a sheet of labels containing diff erent informati on on each label.

In this acti vity, you will create a sheet of mailing labels that will be placed on envelopes to invite people to an upcoming school event.

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2. Using Word’s label feature, create a new document of labels using the preset label type of “Avery 5160 Address Labels.”

3. In each label block, type the names and addresses of the recording arti sts you invited to perform at the prom in Acti vity 28. Type the acti vity number and ti tle and your name in the last label.

Note: You will only be creati ng 11 labels; therefore you will not use the enti re sheet of labels.

4. Format all ten labels to 10 point Arial.

5. Bold the label that includes the acti vity number and your name.


7. Save the document as LABELS.


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Recording Artist’s NameRecording Artist’s CompanyRecording Artist’s street AddressRecording Artist’s City, state Zip Code










Activity 29: Mailing labelsstudent Name

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1. Create a bulleted list.

2. Customize a bulleted list.

3. Create a numbered list.


Whether you are creati ng a list for yourself or typing an outline for a school project, adding bullets or numbering to the list can be helpful.

A list is much easier to read if each item is separated by a bullet or a number. Word allows you to easily add customized bullets and numbers so that you can enhance the look of any list in a document.

In this acti vity, you will insert bullets and numbers into a “Top 5 Vacati on Desti nati ons” list.

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3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the ti tle “Top 5 Vacati on Desti nati ons” as shown in Figure 30-1. Format the ti tle as 16 point Arial, bold, then hit ENTER two ti mes.

4. Type the remaining text as shown in Figure 30-1.

5. Format the remaining text as 12 point Arial.

6. Select all the text and copy and paste it three ti mes on your page. This will give you a total of four duplicate “Top 5 Vacati on Desti nati ons” on your page.

7. Separate each of the lists with one blank line (hard return).

8. Select only the list porti on of the second “Top 5 Vacati on Desti nati ons” and format it as a numbered list using the Bullets and Numbering feature.

9. Select only the list porti on of the third “Top 5 Vacati on Desti nati ons” and format it as a bulleted list using the Bullets and Numbering feature. Use the standard bullet style (•).

10. Select only the list porti on of the fourth “Top 5 Vacati on Desti nati ons” and format it as a bulleted list using the Bullets and Numbering feature. Use a bullet style of your choice.


12. Save the document as VACATIONLIST.


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Top 5 Vacation Destinations

CaribbeanFranceRome, ItalyHawaiiLas Vegas, Nevada

Source: http://ezinearticles.com

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1. None. This acti vity expands on the use of bullets and numbering.


In this acti vity, you will gain more practi ce inserti ng and customizing bullets and numbers to enhance the readability of a document.

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4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the recipe exactly as shown in Figure 31-1.

5. Bold the text “Frozen Fruit Smoothie,” “Ingredients:,” and “Directi ons:.”

6. Select the list of ingredients and format them as a bulleted list using the Bullets and Numbering feature. Use the bullet style of your choice.

7. Select the list of directi ons and put them in a numbered list using the Bullets and Numbering feature.


9. Save the document as FRUITSMOOTHIE.


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Frozen Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients:1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced2 cups frozen strawberries, raspberries, or cherries1 cup milk½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice2 to 3 tablespoons honey (to taste)

Directions:Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.Pour into glasses.Garnish rim with fruit of your choice.Serve.

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An outline helps organize and display informati on in a logical sequence. Outlines are very useful when the writer is trying to organize his thoughts

without becoming too concerned about detailed informati on.

In this acti vity, you will re-create an alphanumeric outline where Roman numerals, numbers, uppercase, and lowercase lett ers are used.


1. Re-create an alphanumeric outline.

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4. Change the line spacing to double space for the enti re document.

5. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type and center align the ti tle of the outline, “Getti ng Started – The College Applicati on Process,” then hit ENTER one ti me.

6. Disable the AutoFormat feature (if it is turned on).

7. Type and format the outline exactly as shown in Figure 32-1. Use the default tab setti ngs to align the indented parts of the outline.


9. Save the document as OUTLINE.


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Getting Started – The College Application Process

I. College Search A. Research Three Safety Schools 1. Colleges you can get into easily B. Research Three Match Schools 1. Colleges that match your academic qualifi cations and that you can afford C. Research Two Reach Schools 1. Colleges you wish you could attend but may have trouble getting intoII. Web Site Searches A. Look at each Website to help determine your opinion of the college B. Check College Majors 1. Determine academic qualifi cations of your program of choice a. How the process of students selected is conducted C. View Admissions Policies 1. How to begin the processIII. Compile Your Student Information A. Update your student resume 1. List your accomplishments and activities 2. List your academic achievements and honors a. Honor roll b. Class rank 3. Request grade transcripts from your high school 4. Be sure you have your SAT and/or ACT tests completed 5. Request letters of recommendationIV. College Paperwork Process A. Complete applications by hand fi rst B. Write college application essays 1. Proofread essay for grammar, spelling, and punctuation a. Have another person proofread your essays C. Verify SAT and/or ACT test scores have been forwarded D. Submit applications online with essays pasted into spaces provided E. Gather all other information required and photocopy for your records 1. Student resume 2. Recommendation letters 3. Offi cial transcripts 4. Financial information F. Mail all paper college application materials

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1. Format a report in MLA style.


The Modern Language Associati on is the authority on how to prepare and format scholarly manuscripts, reports, and research papers. MLA style is

widely used in high schools, colleges, and professional publicati ons.

In this acti vity, you will format the provided text as a report using proper MLA format style.

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2. Save the document as TEENSGREEN.

3. Set up the document in proper MLA report style format as follows:

a. Set the page margins to 1” on all sides.

b. Insert a header that includes your last name followed by the page number. Right align the text in the header.

c. Use only one space aft er periods and other punctuati on marks (OPTIONAL).

d. Set up the document so that all text is double-spaced.

4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, do the following.

a. Type your fi rst and last name (left aligned), then hit ENTER.

b. Type your instructor’s name (left aligned), then hit ENTER.

c. Type the ti tle of the course you have enrolled in (left aligned), then hit ENTER.

d. Type the current date (left aligned), then hit ENTER.

5. Type the ti tle of the report exactly as shown in Figure 33-1. Center align the ti tle, then hit ENTER.

6. Type the body of the report exactly as shown in Figure 33-1. Indent each paragraph using the default tab setti ng (.5”).

7. Insert a page break (CTRL+ENTER) aft er the last paragraph in the report (before the “Works Cited” text).

8. Type the “Works Cited” page as follows (be sure that it starts on a new page in the document):

a. Center align the text “Works Cited,” then hit ENTER.

b. Format the text under the ti tle exactly as shown in Figure 33-2.




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Teens Going Green Today’s teens are more wired up, plugged in, worldly and savvy than ever. Many care deeply about the threats facing our environment, and are committed to making a difference. But it’s not always easy to know exactly what to do to help our planet. One easy way to get started is by turning your computer off when you’re fi nished working, surfi ng, or IMing. You’ll save an average of $90 worth of electricity per year. And if you want to save even more, unplug your computer or fl ip the switch on a surge protector to stop the “phantom load” problem. Once you’re done turning off your computer, be sure to turn off the lights behind you. Something else to consider is catching the school bus. Even though many teens today can’t wait to drive, the National Academies of Science and Engineering says that buses are not only a lot safer, they are also more fuel effi cient than cars, saving gas and lowering emissions that cause global warming. And, if you live close enough to your destination, try walking or biking. It’s not only healthy for the environment; it’s healthy for you, too! What about meat consumption? How many burgers do you eat in one week? Do you know that it takes 4.8 pounds of grain (fed to cattle) to produce one pound of ground beef? Do you know how many hungry people can be fed with 4.8 pounds of grain? It takes 2,500 to 6,000 pounds of water to produce one pound of meat, but one pound of wheat can be grown with 60 pounds of water. Making small cutbacks (maybe one day per week) is not only better for our planet; it’s better for your body. And speaking of water, instead of buying bottled water, get a refi ll. Less than 20 percent of those single-use containers make it to the recycling bin. Get a cool metal bottle instead and fi ll it up when you’re thirsty. In a matter of days, you’ll have a few extra dollars in your pocket and in the process, cut down on waste. There are many, many ways to help Mother Nature but one really good way is to earn great grades. Mother Nature needs smart people to help protect her. Sure, you’ve heard it a million times before: it pays to stay in school. Here’s one more reason: human population and consumption rates continue to swell, while habitat for wildlife shrinks. Global warming, ozone damage and acid rain are scary stuff. Humankind can right a lot of our wrongs and invent new technology to live lighter on the Earth, but it will take a lot of smarts. From home and garden to food and health to tech and transportation, there are tons of ways we can make our lives greener, all we have to do is try.

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Works CitedHoward, Brian Clark. “Easy Ways for Teens to Go Green.” The Daily Green 10 November 2010 <http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/6334>

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1. Insert fi les into a document.


There will be ti mes that you may need to take several fi les and combine them into one document. Simply copying and pasti ng a fi le can be

confusing and take an unnecessary amount of ti me, especially if the fi le is lengthy.

In this acti vity, you will insert three fi les into a document, combining them to make one complete document.

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2. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the text exactly as shown in Figure 34-1.

3. Save the document as BEGIN and close the fi le.



6. Save the document as LIFESTYLE and close the fi le.



9. Save the document as MOTIVATE and close the fi le.



12. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type (in all caps) the text, “THE NEW YOU.” Center align and bold the text, then hit ENTER twice.

13. Insert the fi le BEGIN into the document. You should see the text from the BEGIN fi le appear in the document. Positi on the cursor two lines below the last sentence in the text.

14. Now insert the fi le LIFESTYLE into the document. You should see the text from the LIFESTYLE fi le appear in the document. Positi on the cursor two lines below the last sentence in the text.

15. Now insert the fi le MOTIVATE into the document. You should see the text from the fi le MOTIVATE appear in the document.

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16. Review the fi le and be sure that there is one blank line between each paragraph heading in the document.


18. Save the document as FINAL.


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INTRODUCTIONYou’ve decided to run in the Boston Marathon, but you’re really out of shape. You’re not necessarily overweight, but your doctor recommends that you make some adjustments to your food choices to become healthier. We know that the food we choose to put into our body can have a huge effect on our health and quality of life, but many of us still choose to eat unhealthy foods. Let’s face it, the unhealthy stuff tastes really good, and we don’t usually have cravings for healthy food. In order to be healthy, you know you need to change your way of thinking about food and exercise.

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BEGIN WITH THE BASICSBegin your new lifestyle with some basic steps. Start slow…if you dive right in, you might fi nd yourself bored and revert back to the same old bad habits. Every once in a while a “treat” is ok, but you need to stay focused.• Drink water instead of soda.• Drive past your favorite fast food place.• Avoid foods high in fat and sodium.• Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet.• Eat less processed foods.GET MOVING• Instead of parking close to your school or workplace, park farther away and walk.• Take the stairs. Walking up the stairs not only gives your legs exercise, it gets your heart pumping.• Get involved in sport teams, intramurals, or join a local gym.

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STAY MOTIVATED AND REACH YOUR GOALAsk for help. Ask your parents to control the amount of unhealthy food brought into the house. If the only sweet thing in the house to eat is fruit, you will eat fruit. If you don’t see it, you’re less likely to eat it. Remember, your ultimate goal is to run in the Boston Marathon. Every time those thoughts of giving into temptation occur, remind yourself of how self-fulfi lling it will be to run across that fi nish line. All you need is a good attitude, a willingness to change, and a little bit of free time. GET READY, GET SET, GO.

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1. Insert a drop cap into text.

2. Use Word’s change case feature.


Using a drop cap, or larger-sized initi al lett ers at the start of a sentence or paragraph, is a good technique for enhancing text. Most commonly used

in story books and magazines, a drop cap can aid the reader in disti nguishing where one paragraph ends and one begins.

Editi ng text someti mes involves changing lowercase lett ers to uppercase. Word’s change case feature eliminates the need to retype text when its case needs to change.

In this acti vity, you will practi ce using Word’s drop cap and change case features.





3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the text as shown in Figure 35-1using 12 point Arial.

4. Apply the following formatti ng changes to the document:

a. Center align, bold, and change the case of the ti tle “How the Months of the Year were Named” to all caps.

b. Change the fi rst lett er of each month to a drop cap, dropped two lines.

c. Change each original name (name in parenthesis) of the months of the year to all caps.

d. Bold each month’s name.


6. Save the document as MONTHS.


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How the Months of the Year Were NamedJanuary (Januarius), named after Janus, a Roman two-faced god, one face looking into the past, the other into the future. February (Februarium) is from the Latin word Februare, meaning “to cleanse.” At the time of year corresponding to our February, the Romans performed religious rites to purge themselves of sin. March (Martius) is named in honor of Mars, the god of war. March was the original beginning of the year, and the time for the resumption of war. April (Aprilis), after the Latin word Aperio, meaning “to open,” because plants begin to grow in this month. May (Maius), after the Roman goddess Maia, as well as from the Latin word Maiores meaning “elders,” who were celebrated during this month. June (Junius), after the goddess Juno and Latin word iuniores, meaning “young people.” July (Iulius) was, at fi rst, known as Quintilis from the Latin word meaning fi ve, since it was the fi fth month in the early Roman calendar. Its name was changed to July, in honor of Julius Caesar.August (Augustus) is named in honor of the Emperor Octavian, fi rst Roman emperor, known as Augustus Caesar. September (September) was once the seventh month and accordingly took its name from septem, meaning “seven.” October (October) takes its name from octo (eight); at one time it was the eighth month. November (November) from novem, meaning “nine,” once the ninth month of the early Roman calendar. December (December) from decem, meaning “ten,” once the tenth month of the early Roman calendar.

Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/how-were-the-months-of-the-year-named

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1. Insert a watermark behind text.


Using a watermark (a slightly transparent image or block of text) placed behind text, can add visual impact to a document. Watermarks can

be images, objects, or text. For instance, documents containing important informati on that is not meant to be shared with others are oft en watermarked with the text “CONFIDENTIAL.” Since they have a dimmed, slightly transparent appearance, watermarks are not meant to distract from the readability of a document.

In this acti vity, you will practi ce using a watermark to mark a memo as “CONFIDENTIAL.”






4. Set left aligned tabs at 1.5” and 4”.

5. Type the memo exactly as shown in Figure 36-1. Use the TAB key to align the “Player” and “Room” columns.

6. Create a WordArt object that displays the text (in all caps) “CONFIDENTIAL” formatt ed using 60 point Arial, bold.

7. Change the line and fi ll color of the WordArt object to the lightest color gray available in the color palett e.

8. Rotate the WordArt object approximately 45 degrees diagonally. (The word “CONFIDENTIAL” should read from the bott om left upwards).

9. Place the WordArt object behind the body of the memo.


11. Print preview the document to ensure the WordArt object (the watermark) is light enough so it does not interfere with the readability of the text in the document. If necessary, adjust the ti nt of the WordArt object accordingly.

12. Save the document as NFL.


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MEMORANDUM

TO: All Royal Hawaiian Resort StaffFROM: Lana Makani, ManagerDATE: Current DateSUBJECT: Hawaii Bowl Guests

As you may be aware, several members of the New England Patriots Football Team will be guests of the resort next week, arriving on Sunday evening. They will be here for a week-long stay in order to practice and compete in the Hawaii Bowl next weekend. To provide them with the utmost privacy, I have pre-registered all players and assigned them room suites. This information, along with their room keys, has been forwarded to their coaching staff. Below is a list of players and their room assignments.

Player Room Tom Brady Aloha Suite Matt Light Waikiki Suite Kevin Faulk Honolulu Suite BenJarvus Green-Ellis Maui Suite Deion Branch Oahu Suite Wes Welker Kauai Suite Vince Wilfork Luau Suite Dan Connolly Hula Suite

This information must be kept confi dential, and I am counting on each and every staff member to hold this information in the strictest confi dence.

Thank you for your continued hard work.

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1. Create and format a table.

2. Insert a row in a table.

3. Merge cells in a table.


Using tables in a document is an easy way to present data in an organized format. Tables contain columns and rows that are displayed as cells

(similar to a spreadsheet) in a document. Tables can be customized to look just about any way you want – you can insert or delete rows and columns, merge cells, change borders, fi ll cells with diff erent colors, and much more.

In this acti vity, you will practi ce creati ng and formatti ng a table that showcases 29 documented U.S. Presidents who had dogs and some of their dogs’ names.





3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the ti tle “U.S. Presidents and Their Dogs” as shown in Figure 37-1. Center align and bold the ti tle then hit ENTER two ti mes.

4. Create a table with 3 columns and 30 rows as shown in Figure 37-1, then type the text into the table as shown in Figure 37-1.

5. Apply the following formatti ng changes to the table:

a. Add a 1 point border to all cells.

b. Center align, bold, and italicize the column ti tles.

c. Shade (fi ll) the fi rst row using a color of your choice (be sure the shading is light enough so it doesn’t interfere with the readability of the text in the cell).

d. Insert a blank row between the fi rst and second rows.

e. Insert one row aft er the last row.

f. Merge the cells in the last row.

g. In the last row, type the text “My favorite dog name on this list is <insert your favorite dog name>.”


7. Save the document as DOGNAMES.


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Presidents and Their Dogs37U.S. Presidents and Their Dogs

President Dog’s Name BreedGeorge Washington Tipler CoonhoundJohn Adams Juno UnknownThomas Jefferson Buzzy BriardJohn Tyler Le Beau GreyhoundJames Buchanan Lara NewfoundlandAbraham Lincoln Fido UnknownUlysses Grant Faithful NewfoundlandRutherford Hayes Hector German ShepherdJames Garfi eld Veto UnknownBenjamin Harrison Dash CollieTheodore Roosevelt Pete Bull TerrierWilliam Howard Taft Caruso UnknownWoodrow Wilson Davie Airedale TerrierWarren Harding Laddie Boy Airedale TerrierCalvin Coolidge Peter Pan TerrierHerbert Hoover Big Ben Fox TerrierFranklin D. Roosevelt Fala Scottish TerrierHarry Truman Mike Irish SetterDwight D. Eisenhower Heidi WeimaranerJohn F. Kennedy Shannon Irish Cocker SpanielLyndon B. Johnson Him BeagleRichard Nixon Vicki PoodleGerald Ford Liberty Golden RetrieverJimmy Carter Lewis Brown Afghan HoundRonald Reagan Lucky Bouvier des FlandresGeorge H.W. Bush Millie English Springer SpanielBill Clinton Buddy Labrador RetrieverGeorge W. Bush Barney Scottish TerrierBarack Obama Bo Portuguese Water Dog

Source: http://dogtime.com

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1. Sort text within a table.

2. Use the Formula feature within a table.

3. Delete a row within a table.

4. Verti cally and horizontally center a table.


Much like spreadsheets, Word’s table feature is capable of sorti ng data and performing mathemati cal calculati ons. In this acti vity, you will gain

more practi ce in working with tables.






4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the ti tle (in all caps) “TOP 10 BOX OFFICE MONEY MAKERS (WORLDWIDE), as shown in Figure 38-1. Center align and bold the ti tle, then hit ENTER two ti mes.

5. Create a table with 4 columns and 11 rows as shown in Figure 38-1, then type the text into the table as shown in Figure 38-1.

6. Apply the following formatti ng changes to the table:

a. Add a 1 point border to all cells.

b. Resize the columns so they are in proporti on with the text.

c. Center align, bold, and italicize the column ti tles.

d. Change the font color of the column ti tles to a color of your choice (be sure it’s readable).

e. Delete the row containing the lowest gross sales.

f. Insert a row above the row containing “Titanic.”

g. Type the following into the corresponding cells in the new blank row: 2009, Avatar, 20th Century Fox, $2,776,028,011

h. Select the enti re table and sort it by “MOVIE TITLE” alphabeti cally in ascending order (A-Z).

i. Insert one row below the last row in the table.

j. Type the word “TOTAL SALES” in the third cell in the new row and right align.

k. Bold the word “TOTAL SALES.”

l. With the cursor positi oned in the fourth cell in the new row (under the “WORLDWIDE GROSS SALES” column), compute the total gross sales for all the movies in the table using the Formula feature. Format the result for no decimal places and bold the total gross sales.

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m. Change the font color of “TOTAL SALES” and the dollar amount of “WORLDWIDE GROSS SALES” to match the color you chose for your column ti tles.

n. Verti cally and horizontally center the enti re table.


8. Save the document as MONEYMOVIES.


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TOP 10 BOX OFFICE MONEY MAKERS (WORLDWIDE)

YEAR MOVIE TITLE STUDIOWORLDWIDE GROSS SALES

1997 Titanic Paramount Pictures $1,843,201,268

2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

New Line Cinema $1,119,110,943

2006Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

Walt Disney Pictures $1,066,179,725

2010 Toy Story 3Walt Disney Pictures Pixar

$1,062,130,235

2010 Alice in Wonderland Walt Disney Pictures $1,024,299,291

2008 The Dark Knight Legendary Pictures $1,001,921,825

2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Warner Bros. $974,733,550

2007 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Walt Disney Pictures $960,996,492

2007Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Warner Bros. $938,212,728

2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Warner Bros. $933,959,197

Source: http://www.enwikipedia.org

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1. Verti cally align text within a table.

2. Change row height within a table.

3. Distribute table columns evenly.

4. Change the text directi on within a table.

5. Insert clipart into a table.


In this acti vity, you will gain more practi ce working with tables. Expanding on their vast capabiliti es, you will use a table to create one page (August) from a

calendar.

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2. Set the page margins to .5” on all sides.


4. Starti ng on line two of the document, create a table with 7 columns and 7 rows.

5. Center the table horizontally.

6. Merge the cells in row one.

7. Type the text exactly as shown in Figure 39-1.

8. Apply the following changes to the table:

a. Add a 1.5 point border to all cells.

b. Adjust the height of row one to .5”.

c. Center the text in row one (the month) horizontally and verti cally, and change the font size to 36 point, bold.

d. Adjust the height of row two to 1.3”.

e. Change the text directi on in row two so the days of the week are rotated 180 degrees to the right. Then, center the text horizontally and verti cally in the row.

f. Adjust the height of rows three through seven to 1.4”.

g. Align the text in rows three through seven (the numbered days of the month) to the top right of each cell.

h. Distribute the columns in the table evenly so they are all the same width.

i. Choose a blank box (without a date) within the calendar and insert a clipart image that represents summer. Resize the clipart so that it fi ts within the cell.


10. Save the document as SUMMER.


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AUGUST 2011SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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1. Create and format a resume.


A resume is one of the most important documents you will ever produce. A resume is a document that highlights a job candidate’s work and

educati onal experience and is usually kept to one page. Resumes are sent to employers who are seeking to hire new employees. The employer’s decision to interview a job candidate is usually based solely on the contents of an applicant’s resume. Therefore, it is important that resumes are formatt ed professionally and contain no grammati cal or spelling errors.

In this acti vity, you will create and format a sample resume for a potenti al job candidate.

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2. Set the page margins as follows: Top and Bott om to .5”, Left and Right to 1”.

3. Insert a footer that includes the acti vity number and ti tle left aligned, and your name right aligned. Type the footer in all caps.

4. Set a left aligned tab at 1.5” and a right aligned tab at 6”.

5. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the resume as shown in Figure 40-1. Use the TAB key to align the text as shown.

6. Apply the following formatti ng changes to the text:a. Center align the name, address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address.

b. Change the font size of the name to 16 point, bold

c. Change the font size of the address, phone, fax, and e-mail address to 14 point.

d. Insert a bullet symbol between the phone and fax numbers (insert one space before and aft er the bullet symbol).

e. Using the border tool, insert a top border (horizontal line) below the e-mail address.

f. Bold the headings “OBJECTIVE,” “EDUCATION,” “WORK EXPERIENCE,” “COMMUNITY SERVICE,” “SKILLS,” and “REFERENCES.”

g. Bold the places of employment listed in the “WORK EXPERIENCE” secti on of the resume.

h. Italicize the job ti tles listed in the “WORK EXPERIENCE” secti on of the resume.

i. Use the Bullets and Numbering feature to format each list of job duti es (found under each job ti tle) as a bulleted list using a standard bullet style (•).


8. Save the document as RESUME.


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Carly Rae Totah7500 Flambeau PlaceLa Mesa, CA 91941Phone: 619-123-1234 Fax: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: An internship position in a busy, mixed animal practice that will provide support, mentoring, and guidance to allow me to continue my education to become a veterinarian.

EDUCATION: Grossmont Union High School Expected Diploma, June 2012

Related Coursework: Computer Applications, Chemistry, Biology, AP Physics

WORK Pet Heaven Grooming Fall 2009 – PresentEXPERIENCE: 92 Collar Road San Diego, CA 92104

Assistant Groomer Bathe animals Brush hair and teeth San Diego Zoo Summer 2010 2900 Zoo Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Assistant Zookeeper Provided tours for visiting groups and schools Fed and watered animals Philly Steak Subs Summer 2009 312 Ballentyne Street El Cajon, CA 92020

Meat Department Assistant Wrapped, labeled, and priced packages COMMUNITY San Diego Animal Shelter 2008 – Present SERVICE: Oceanside Animal Hospital

SKILLS: CPR and First Aid

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.

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1. Open a document and use it as a template.


In this acti vity, you will use the resume you created in Acti vity 40 as a template (a guide) to create your own resume. As you prepare and write

your own resume, choose your words carefully when describing your work experience and try to convey a positi ve tone. The goal of your resume should be to inspire a prospecti ve employer to want to fi nd out more about you by granti ng a face-to-face interview.

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1. Open the fi le ti tled RESUME previously created in Acti vity 40. The text in this fi le will be used as a template (a guide) for you to create your own resume.

2. Save the fi le as MYRESUME.

3. In the footer, change the acti vity number to “41” and the acti vity ti tle to “MY RESUME.”

4. Replace the text of the enti re resume so that it is now a resume about you.

5. Adhere to the following guidelines as you create your own resume.

a. The resume should not exceed one page.

b. Keep the font as Times New Roman.

c. If necessary, you may change the font size, but keep the minimum to 10 point for the body of the resume.

d. Add or delete informati on so that it is relevant to you.

e. If necessary, change the category ti tles so that they are relevant to you.


7. Save the document as RESUME.


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1. Insert an Excel worksheet into a Word document.

2. Format cells in an Excel worksheet.


Microsoft Offi ce products such as Word, Excel, and Access are designed to easily integrate with each other. In other words, data created in one

applicati on can be shared and used in another.

In this acti vity, you will practi ce inserti ng an Excel worksheet into a Word document.




2. Set the page margins as follows: Top to 2”, Left and Right to .75”, and Bott om to .5”.


4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the lett er as shown in Figure 42-1 using a block style lett er format. Type your home address as the return address, the current date for the date, and your full name as the sender’s name.

5. Positi on your cursor two lines below the second paragraph in the lett er.

6. Insert an Excel worksheet into the lett er. Type the informati on into the worksheet in the corresponding rows and columns as shown in Figure 42-2.

7. Center the worksheet horizontally in the document. Be sure that there is one blank line above and below the worksheet.

8. Apply the following formatti ng changes to the worksheet:

a. Merge cells A1 – D1, then bold and center align.

b. Bold and left align cells A2 – D2.

c. Left align cells A3 – D11.


10. Save the document as IDOL.



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Your AddressYour City, State Zip CodeCurrent Date

Mr. Simon Cowellc/o SYCO Music - Bedford House 69-79 Fulham High StreetLondon SW6 3JW UK

Dear Simon:

Where do I begin to ask you to reconsider your decision to leave the best show on television? I have been watching “American Idol” since the show fi rst aired on June 11, 2002. Under your guidance and leadership, superstars like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood were discovered. You are the driving force to push these contestants to their limits and to help them realize that being a superstar takes lots of hard work and dedication.

I have kept a spreadsheet since the beginning of the show just as a quick reference for myself as to who won so I can quickly look them up to see what direction their career is taking at any given time. I thought I’d share that spreadsheet with you.

Once again, Simon, please reconsider and stay on “American Idol.” Your foresight is truly amazing, and you are the judge who “says it like it is.”

Sincerely,

Your NameAmerican Idol Fan

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First Name Last Name Year Won Date of BirthKelly Clarkson 2002 April 24, 1982Ruben Studdard 2003 September 12, 1978Fantasia Barrino 2004 June 30, 1984Carrie Underwood 2005 March 10, 1983Taylor Hicks 2006 October 7, 1976Jordin Sparks 2007 December 22, 1989David Cook 2008 December 20, 1982Kris Allen 2009 June 2, 1985Lee DeWyze 2010 April 2, 1986

AMERICAN IDOL WINNERS 2002-2010

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1. Use the AutoSum functi on in an Excel worksheet inserted into a Word document.


In this acti vity, you will expand on using an Excel worksheet within a Word document. You will be using Excel’s AutoSum functi on to calculate the results

of the marching band’s bumper sti cker fundraiser.

43Marching Band Fundraiser



Unless otherwise stated, the font should be set to 10 point Arial.


3. Insert a header that includes the acti vity number and ti tle left aligned, and your name right aligned. Type the header in all caps, 12 point Times New Roman.

4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the memo as shown in Figure 43-1 using proper memo format. Type your name in the “FROM” secti on, and the current date as the “DATE.”

5. Positi on your cursor two lines below the fi rst paragraph in the memo.

6. Insert an Excel worksheet into the memo. Type the informati on into the worksheet in the corresponding rows and columns as shown in Figure 43-2. Do not type the word “Formula” in cells B13 and C13.

7. Center the worksheet horizontally in the document. Be sure that there is one blank line above and below the worksheet.

8. Apply the following changes to the worksheet.

a. Bold cells A1, B3, and C3.

b. Right align cells B3 and C3.

c. Use the AutoSum functi on to calculate the totals of the “# Sold” and “Profi t” columns.

d. Bold cells A13 – C13.

e. Format cells C4 – C13 as currency displaying the dollar sign ($) symbol and two decimal places.


10. Save the document as BUMPER.



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MEMORANDUM

TO: Principal Dean McMann

FROM: Your Full Name, Fundraiser Chair

DATE: <insert current date>

SUBJECT: Bumper Sticker Fundraiser Results

As you know, the marching band has been asked to march on Main Street in Disney World’s New Year’s Eve parade. In order to make this affordable, we have been selling bumper stickers to help support the trip, which includes bus transportation, lodging, and meals for four days and three nights. The PTO had agreed to pay for half of the trip costs if the marching band was able to raise the other half. As you can see in the spreadsheet below, we have well exceeded our goal.

I will be forwarding the spreadsheet to the PTO also. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your support of this very important project.

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A B CBUMPER STICKER FUNDRAISER RESULTS

# Sold ProfitGemma Pitrone 100 500Alan Yu 50 250Rico Garcia 100 500Sam Anderson 20 100Jacob Roy 50 250Joe St. Arnold 50 250Meghan Connelly 50 250Lauren Murphy 25 125Gina Baxter 30 150TOTALS FORMULA FORMULA

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1. Hyperlink text to Web site addresses within a document.


The ability to access informati on quickly is essenti al in today’s technological world. With Word’s hyperlink feature, users can quickly create text and

image links to Web site addresses (URLs) directly within documents. Without having to exit Word, users can simply click on the links and be brought directly to the corresponding Web site.

In this acti vity, you will hyperlink a list of the top ten colleges, ranked according to a study conducted by US News and World Report in 2011, to their corresponding Web sites.

College Links





3. Change the line spacing of the document to double space.

4. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the text “Top Ten Colleges in the U.S. (2011).” Center align and bold this text, then hit ENTER one ti me.

5. Left align, and type the list of the ten colleges provided in the “College/University” column as shown in Figure 44-1.

6. Using the Bullets and Numbering feature, number the list of ten colleges.

7. Hyperlink each college to its corresponding Web site address provided in the “Web Site Address” column as shown in Figure 44-1.


9. Save the document as COLLEGES.

10. If you have Internet access, click on each hyperlink to verify that each link has been entered correctly.


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College/University Web Site Address

harvard university http://www.harvard.edu

Princeton university http://www.princeton.edu

yale university http://www.yale.edu/

Columbia university http://www.columbia.edu

stanford university http://www.stanford.edu

university of Pennsylvania http://www.upenn.edu

California institute of Technology http://www.caltech.edu

Massachusetts institute of Technology http://web.mit.edu/

dartmouth College http://www.dartmouth.edu

duke university http://duke.edu/

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1. Hyperlink images to Web site addresses within a document.


This acti vity expands on Word’s hyperlink feature. In the previous acti vity, you hyperlinked text to Web site addresses within a document. In this

acti vity, you will hyperlink a set of images to Web site addresses within a document.

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3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the text “Linking Images to Web Sites.” Center align and bold this text, then hit ENTER two ti mes.

4. Type the text “Instructi ons: Click an image below to visit a Web site related to it.” Bold the word “Instructi ons:” then hit ENTER two ti mes.

5. Using clipart images only, do the following (placing each image directly under the previous):

a. Insert an image symbolizing a dog. Link the image to htt p://www.cesarsway.com

b. Insert an image symbolizing a phone. Link to htt p://www.verizonwireless.com

c. Insert an image symbolizing a child’s toy. Link the image to htt p://www.toysrus.com

d. Insert an image symbolizing a BMW. Link the image to htt p://www.bmw.com

e. Insert an image symbolizing books. Link the image to htt p://www.amazon.com

6. If necessary, resize the images so that the document does not exceed one page.

7. Save the document as IMAGES.

8. If you have Internet access, click on each hyperlink to verify that each link has been entered correctly.


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1. Create a greeti ng card using advanced draw tools.


Greeti ng cards are a thoughtf ul way of extending best wishes to the person receiving the card. Greeti ng cards are relati vely easy to make using

Word. Start by visualizing an 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper folded in half from top to bott om and then in half again from side to side. Now your sheet can be opened like a card. Unfold the sheet and you will see that the four quadrants of the page can be designed in Word.

In this acti vity, you will create a “congratulati ons on your graduati on” card.

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2. Set the margins to .25” on all sizes.

3. Set up the screen to view ruler.

4. So that you can view the enti re page, change the zoom percent to 50%.

5. The congratulatory card must be divided into four equal quadrants. To do this, complete the following (refer to Figure 46-1 as a guide):

a. Using the line tool, draw a verti cal dott ed line from the top to the bott om of the page at 4”.

b. Using the line tool, draw a horizontal dott ed line from the left to the right of the page at 5.25”.

6. Complete the following in Quadrant 1 of the congratulatory card:

a. Using either WordArt or a text box, insert a ti tle that establishes the theme of the greeti ng. Example: “Congratulati ons Graduate”

b. You decide on the font, point size, and alignment of the text.

c. Insert an appropriate graphic image that helps illustrate the message.

d. Using the rectangle tool, draw a 1 pt. border to frame the contents of Quadrant 1.

Note: Be sure that the elements in Quadrant 1 do not extend past the page margins.

7. Complete the following in Quadrant 3 of the congratulatory card:

a. Using WordArt only, insert a congratulati ons message that correlates with the message used in Quadrant 1.

b. You decide on the font, point size, and alignment of the text.

c. Using the rectangle tool, draw a 1 pt. border to frame the contents of Quadrant 3.

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Note: Rotate the contents of Quadrant 3 180 degrees (fl ip) so that it can be read properly when the greeti ng card is folded and printed.

8. Leave Quadrants 2 and 4 blank.


10. Save the document as CONGRATS.


Note: Fold the document in half along the verti cal dott ed line and then in half again along the horizontal dott ed line. The front cover (Quadrant 1) should be facing the outside.

12. Since you did not include a header in this acti vity, write the acti vity number and ti tle, and your name on the back of the greeti ng card, aft er it has been folded.

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QuAdRANT 3

Place the contents of the interior panel of your greeting card here

Note: The contents ofThis panel must be rotated

180 degrees before printing

QuAdRANT 4

leave blank

QuAdRANT 2

leave blank

QuAdRANT 1

Place the contents of the front cover panel of your greeting

card here

VERTICLE DOTTED LINE AT 4”

.25” PAGE MARGINS ON ALL SIDES

HORIZONTAL DOTTED LINE AT 5.25”

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1. Create and format a newslett er.


A newslett er is a document that can be used for many reasons. The purpose of a newslett er is to communicate a variety of informati on in a condensed

format, usually one to three pages. A newslett er is usually part of a series of publicati ons that is formatt ed the same way, with certain areas located in the same spot. For example, a monthly newslett er could contain a “Cafeteria Special for the Month” that would appear in the same spot on the same page in each issue.

When designing a newslett er, it is important to remember the following design guidelines.

• Keep the layout simple and easy to read.• Design the heading (the nameplate) as the most prominent element on the

page.• Use a maximum of two to three fonts in the newslett er.• Use one font for arti cle headings and another for body text.• Headings should be no more than 14 point and body text no more than 12 point.• Place the most important informati on at the top of the newslett er.In this acti vity, you will create and design a school newslett er.

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2. Set the margins to .75” on all sides.

3. Save the document as RAIDERS.

4. Duplicate the newslett er exactly as shown in Figure 47-1 by following the instructi ons provided.

a. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, type the ti tle of the newslett er “Raiders Monthly Gazett e” and format as 36 point Comic Sans, bold, center aligned.

b. Type the sub-ti tle text (below the ti tle) and format as 10 point Arial, bold, center aligned, inserti ng bullet symbols where indicated in Figure 47-1.

c. Insert a 1 pt. border line below the sub-ti tle and then skip one line.

d. Format the remainder of the page as two columns with a width of 3” per column, .5” between each column, and show a line between the columns.

e. Type the remainder of the text in the newslett er and format as follows:

1. Format each newslett er arti cle heading as 14 point Comic Sans, bold, left aligned.

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47 School Newslett er

2. Unless otherwise noted, format the body text of the newslett er as 11 point Arial, left aligned.

3. Italicize the text “Reported by Michael Murphy, Senior” and “Reported by Megan Clouti er, Junior.”

4. Bold the word “GRADUATION!” that appears twice in the “Are We Ready?” arti cle.

5. Bold the dates in the “Important Dates in May,” and “May Cafeteria Specials” arti cles.

6. Use Bullets and Numbering for bullet points in the “A Farewell Message” arti cle.

f. Separate each arti cle in the newslett er using a square symbol, center aligned.



7. The newslett er should look similar to the one shown in Figure 47-1.


9. Since you did not include a header in this acti vity, write the acti vity number and ti tle, and your name in the bott om right-hand corner of the newslett er.

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Raiders Monthly Gazette Westminster High School Newsletter ▯ May 2011 Issue 9 Volume 2 ▯ By: Student Name

Are We Ready?

The day we all work for is almost here. GRADUATION! We’re about to leave behind one chapter in our lives and begin another. We’re all moving in many different directions; some of us will be going on to college, others are joining the workforce, and yet others will be going into the military. Let’s take the time we have left as high school seniors to thank the people (i.e., faculty, staff, and friends) who helped get us to our ultimate goal— GRADUATION!

Important Dates in May

May 2 – Senior Class BreakfastMay 9 – Junior/Senior PromMay 15 – Finals beginMay 25 – Memorial DayMay 29 – Graduation practiceMay 31 – Graduation

Raiders Season Wrap up Reported by Michael Murphy, Senior

All of the Westminster Raiders Varsity teams finished their seasons with outstanding stats. The football team not only defeated the cross-town rival Cardinals in their final match up, they went on to winthe Division II Super Bowl.

The girls’ volleyball team finished the season 10-2. The boys’ volleyball team finished 11-1. The track team went to the state finals and placed 2nd overall (first time for Westminster High). And, let’s not forget the Raiders' baseball team who just finished their best season ever with a 16-1 record. Congratulations to all team members, coaches, and the very talented athletic director, Coach Bill Barnes. GO RAIDERS!!!!

A Farewell Message Reported by Megan Cloutier, Junior

As the time nears for seniors to leave, I’ve been walking around talking to students, faculty, and staff. I wanted to get their words of advice to pass on to the graduating class. It’s an exciting, yet sometimes scary time for seniors as they embark on their new journey. The faculty, staff, and the junior class would like to leave you with the following words of wisdom:

• Follow your passion• Dedicate yourself to success• Remember those who have helped you

along the way• Always make time for your family and

friends• Dream big

When September Rolls Around

Even though it’s May, before you know it, we will all be back here ready for another school year. Announcements are being put up on the video monitors around the school. The varsity teams are holding sign-ups and the various clubs are looking for volunteers. GET INVOLVED!

May Cafeteria Specials

May 2 – Make your own sub dayMay 16 – Italy Day (various Italian dishes)May 23 – Make your own “sundae” dayMay 30 – Salad Sensations

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1. Create and write an original newslett er using a template as a guide.


In this acti vity, you will use the fi le previously created in Acti vity 47 as a template to create your own custom-writt en newslett er about a topic or

theme of your choice.


1. Before beginning any work on the computer, decide on a topic or theme for your newslett er. Your theme or topic must be approved by your instructor before beginning.

2. Using the Internet and/or other resources, research your selected topic or theme to decide what informati on will be included in the newslett er. The newslett er must contain a minimum of four arti cles, each relati ng to your topic or theme.

3. Open the fi le RAIDERS (previously created in Acti vity 47).

4. Save the fi le as CUSTOM.

5. Using the RAIDERS fi le as a template, begin creati ng your newslett er, adhering to the following guidelines:

a. Insert a creati ve ti tle for your newslett er.

b. Insert sub-ti tle text indicati ng the date, issue number, and your name as the author.

c. Include a minimum of four arti cles relati ng to the topic or theme of your newslett er (one of the arti cles can be a bulleted list).

d. You may change the fonts in the newslett er.

e. Include at least one graphic image that helps illustrate one of the arti cles in the newslett er.

f. The newslett er must not exceed one page.




9. Since you did not include a header in this acti vity, write the acti vity number and ti tle, and your name in the bott om right-hand corner of the newslett er.

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1. Create and design a fl yer.


With some creati vity and design, you can use Word to make eye-catching fl yers. A fl yer is a one sheet document that is used to announce an

event or promote a cause. In this acti vity, you will create and design a fl yer for an upcoming school event.



Note: All formatti ng decisions are left for you to decide in this acti vity.


3. Decide on an event to adverti se, such as the annual Thanksgiving Day Rival Football Game, a cheerleading competi ti on, the junior/senior prom, etc.

4. Create a one page fl yer to adverti se and announce the event.

Include the following on the fl yer:

a. A ti tle.

b. A sub-ti tle (if applicable)

c. The ti me, date, and locati on of the event.

d. A message that enti ces readers to att end or parti cipate in the event.

e. A bulleted list that summarizes the benefi ts of att ending the event

f. One or two graphic images that help illustrate the message of the fl yer.

g. Add additi onal text and/or design elements (WordArt, draw tools, etc.) that will enhance the content and appearance of the fl yer.


6. Save the document as FLYER.


8. Since you did not include a header in this acti vity, write the acti vity number and ti tle, and your name in the bott om right-hand corner of the fl yer.

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1. Hyperlink text to fi les.


Congratulati ons! You have reached the fi nal acti vity in this book. You have created and saved a large number of fi les thus far. Imagine if your

instructor were to grade each acti vity by viewing each saved fi le on screen, rather than in print? Your instructor would have to open each fi le individually, one at a ti me – a painstaking, tedious task. With Word’s hyperlink feature, you can link text or images in a document directly to fi le names located on your hard drive or network drive. Using this feature, a user can simply click on the linked text and the fi le opens automati cally in a separate window.

In this acti vity, assume that, in order to save paper, your instructor has decided to grade the fi rst ten acti viti es in this book by viewing each fi le on your screen. To make this task easier, your instructor has asked you to create a document that hyperlinks text to each of the fi les in the fi rst ten acti viti es.

50 File Links





3. Starti ng on the fi rst line of the document, create a table that is 13 rows by 2 columns.

4. Type the text into the table as shown in Figure 50-1.

5. Merge the cells in the fi rst row in the table.

6. Merge the cells in the second row in the table.

7. Change the text in the fi rst row to 20 point, bold, and center align.

8. Bold the word “Instructi ons:” in the second row.

9. Bold and italicize the text in the third row

10. Hyperlink each fi le name listed in the second column to its corresponding fi le on your hard drive or network drive.


12. Save the document as FILES.

13. Test each hyperlink to ensure they are linked properly.


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50File Links

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Activities 1 – 10 File Links

Instructions: Click on one of the fi le names below to open the document.

Activity Number and Title File Name(s)

Activity 1: Like It or Not? LIKES, DISLIKES

Activity 2: Headers And Footers HEADFOOT

Activity 3: Shortcut Keys SHORTCUTS

Activity 4: Party Invitation INVITE

Activity 5: Texting Phrases TEXTPHRASES

Activity 6: Symbols SYMBOLS

Activity 7: Glee GLEE

Activity 8: America’s Got Talent AMERICATALENT

Activity 9: Homonyms HOMONYMS

Activity 10: Movie Ratings MOVIERATINGS

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