Title: Introduction to Save, Open, and Undo Commands in MS Word

Grade Level: 3rd Grade

Objective: - Students will be able to identify and understand the purpose of the Save, Open, and Undo commands in MS Word. - Students will be able to use the Save, Open, and Undo commands effectively in MS Word.

Materials: - Computers or laptops with MS Word installed - Projector or smartboard for demonstration - Handouts with step-by-step instructions for each command

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever used MS Word before.
   • Explain that MS Word is a word processing software that allows us to create and edit documents.
   • Tell students that today, they will learn about three important commands in MS Word: Save, Open, and Undo.
2. Save Command (10 minutes):
   • Explain that the Save command is used to save a document so that it can be accessed and edited later.
   • Demonstrate how to save a document by creating a simple document together as a class.
   • Show students how to click on the “File” tab, select “Save As,” choose a location to save the document, and give it a name.
   • Distribute the handout with step-by-step instructions for the Save command.
   • Allow students to practice saving their own documents.
3. Open Command (10 minutes):
   • Explain that the Open command is used to open a previously saved document.
   • Demonstrate how to open a document by using the “File” tab and selecting “Open.”
   • Show students how to navigate to the location where the document is saved and select it.
   • Distribute the handout with step-by-step instructions for the Open command.
   • Allow students to practice opening their own documents.
4. Undo Command (10 minutes):
   • Explain that the Undo command is used to reverse the last action performed in MS Word.
   • Demonstrate how to use the Undo command by making a simple edit in a document and then clicking on the “Undo” button.
   • Show students that they can also use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl + Z” to undo an action.
   • Distribute the handout with step-by-step instructions for the Undo command.
   • Allow students to practice using the Undo command in their own documents.
5. Review and Closure (5 minutes):
   • Review the Save, Open, and Undo commands with the students.
   • Ask students to share any questions or difficulties they encountered while practicing the commands.
   • Summarize the importance of these commands in MS Word and how they can help us work efficiently.
   • Conclude the lesson by reminding students to save their work regularly and use the Undo command when needed.

Note: Adjust the time allocated for each section based on the pace and needs of your students.