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K–12 Standards

Word Processing I: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Getting Started

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Identify the layout of the keyboard

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the layout of the keyboard, using alpha-numeric, keypad, function keys, and directional keys1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Discuss the function keys

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate use of the function keys1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Explain proper handling and care of hardware and software

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate proper handling of hardware and software1.4.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate use of mouse, printer, and keyboard1.4.2

  • 1.5

    Explain the difference between network computers and stand-alone computers

  • 1.6

    Review appropriate start-up procedures

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate appropriate start-up procedures1.6.1

  • 1.7

    Explain how to access a working screen and the various view options available

    1. 1.

      Access the working screen1.7.1

    2. 2.

      Access screen view options; switch/toggle between screens1.7.2

  • 1.8

    Explain the use of the toolbar, menu bar, title bar, scroll bars, ruler

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate use of tool bar, menu bar, title bar, scroll bars, ruler features1.8.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate use of minimize, maximize, and restore features1.8.2

  • 1.9

    Explain cursor/insertion point

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate movement of cursor/insertion point1.9.1

  • 1.10

    Explain usage of pull-down/drop-down menu with/without a mouse

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate usage of pull-down/drop-down menu with/without a mouse1.10.1

  • 1.11

    Explain default settings

    1. 1.

      View various default settings (i.e., page setup options, font and paragraph format, print options)1.11.1

  • 1.12

    Explain appropriate procedures for exiting the application program; explain the appropriate shutdown procedures

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate appropriate exiting procedures1.12.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate appropriate shutdown procedures1.12.2

Text Manipulations

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Explain hard return

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate a hard return2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Explain delete

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate deleting text using the backspace key2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate deleting text using the delete key2.3.2

  • 2.4

    Explain insert mode and typeover/overtype mode

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of insert and typeover/overtype mode2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Review text enhancement features --caps lock, bold, underline, italics

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate caps lock, bold, underline, and italics2.5.1

  • 2.6

    Explain save; explain the procedure for saving documents

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for saving documents2.6.1

  • 2.7

    Explain redo and undo

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the use of redo and undo2.7.1

  • 2.8

    Explain font type/typeface, font size/style

  • 2.9

    Explain how to change font type/typeface, font size/style

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate various font types/typefaces, font sizes/styles2.9.1

  • 2.10

    Explain serif and sans serif

  • 2.11

    Explain appropriate usage of serif and sans serif fonts

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the appropriate use of serif and sans serif fonts2.11.1

Retrieving, Proofreading, and Editing a Document

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Explain correct procedures for retrieval of documents

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate correct procedures for retrieval of documents3.2.1

  • 3.3

    Explain spell checker, grammar checker, thesaurus

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate use of spell checker, grammar checker, thesaurus3.3.1

  • 3.4

    Identify proofreader's marks

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate correct procedures using proofreader's marks to edit a document3.4.1

Printing and Basic File Management

  • 4.1

    Identify various print options listed on the print menu - all, current page, multiple pages, selected text printing

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate use of printing options in print menu4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Explain file management procedures to create, move, copy, and delete files and folders

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate file management procedures to create, move, copy, and delete files and folders4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Explain how to open a file, save a file, close a file

    1. 1.

      Access the file menu to open, save, or close a file4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Explain portrait orientation, landscape orientation

    1. 1.

      Print a document in portrait orientation and in landscape orientation4.4.1

Text Entry Features

  • 5.1

    Explain first-line indent

    1. 1.

      Create a document with a first-line indent5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Explain how to create a hanging indent

    1. 1.

      Create a document with a hanging indent5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Explain procedures for indenting from both the left and right margins

    1. 1.

      Create a document indenting left and right margins5.3.1

  • 5.4

    Explain how to use a soft page break and a hard page break

    1. 1.

      Create a document with a soft page break and a hard page break5.4.1

  • 5.5

    Explain the date feature

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the application of date features5.5.1

  • 5.6

    Explain how to use widow/orphan protection

    1. 1.

      Apply widow/orphan protection to a multipage document5.6.1

Special Editing Features

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Explain the find and find-and-replace features

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate use of find and find-and-replace features6.2.1

  • 6.3

    Explain the copy, cut, paste features

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate use of copy, cut, paste features6.3.1

Document Formatting

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Identify line spacing options

    1. 1.

      Create a document with different line spacing options (single spacing, double spacing, etc.)7.2.1

  • 7.3

    Identify procedures for changing margin settings

    1. 1.

      Create a document with different margin settings7.3.1

  • 7.4

    Identify kinds of tabs --left tab, right tab, decimal tab, enter

    1. 1.

      Create a document containing various tab settings7.4.1

  • 7.5

    Identify leader settings

    1. 1.

      Create a document containing various tab settings utilizing leaders7.5.1

  • 7.6

    Identify kinds of justification/alignment --left, right, center, justifications/alignments justified

    1. 1.

      Create a document using different justifications/alignments7.6.1

  • 7.7

    Explain how to use headers and footers

    1. 1.

      Create a document using headers and footers7.7.1

  • 7.8

    Explain how to use footnotes and endnotes

    1. 1.

      Create a document using footnotes and endnotes7.8.1

  • 7.9

    Identify page numbering techniques

    1. 1.

      Perform page numbering techniques in a multipage document7.9.1

  • 7.10

    Explain horizontal centering, vertical centering/alignment, and their usage

    1. 1.

      Create a document using horizontal centering and vertical centering/alignment7.10.1

  • 7.11

    Explain the purpose of bullets, numbering, borders, and shading

    1. 1.

      Create a document using bullets, numbering, borders, and shading7.11.1

Business Applications

  • 8.1

    Explain the similarities and differences of block format letter style and modified block format letter style

    1. 1.

      Create a letter in block format style and a letter in modified block format style8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Name and identify the parts of a business letter --date, letter address, salutation, body, complimentary close, writer's name and title, reference initials

    1. 1.

      Create a business letter with selected letter parts8.2.1

  • 8.3

    Discuss the various styles of an interoffice memorandum

    1. 1.

      Create an interoffice memorandum in various styles8.3.1

  • 8.4

    Identify terminology associated with a table --column, row, and cell

    1. 1.

      Create a basic table using columns, rows, and cells8.4.1

  • 8.5

    Explain the similarities and differences of an unbound report style and a bound report style

    1. 1.

      Key a report using the unbound report style8.5.1

    2. 2.

      Key a report using the bound report style8.5.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2003
Where can I read the official document?
Word Processing I

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