Celebrate Black History MonthGrade Level(s): 11 and 12
Subject(s): Business Computer Literacy; English Language Arts
Learner Outcomes:
1) Students will understand and appreciate
the substantial contribution made by specific African Americans to History.
2) Students will develop their writing
skills by using appropriate software to practice and master the five-step
writing process.
3) Students will use the Internet
to conduct research.
4) Students will learn to create a
newsletter using Microsoft Publisher software.
Duration of Lesson: 
Two 90-minute class periods
Materials:
Instructions for creating a newsletter in Micrsoft Publisher 97 handout (or)Technology Tools/Courseware:
Instructions for creating a newsletter in Microsoft Publisher 2000 handout
Celebrate Black History Month handout
Microsoft
Publisher Software Version 97 or 2000
Projection
Device
Computer
for each student
Internet
Access
Printer
(Color printer is preferable)
Teacher Notes:
Teacher
should have a working knowledge of creating newsletters in Microsoft Publisher
prior to instructing this lesson. (The handouts for 97 and 2000 provided
with this lesson will guide you through the process).
Secure
computer laboratory access if necessary.
All
students should have signed the county/school Acceptable Usage Policy.
Students
will be using the Internet to research chosen topics--Teacher should monitor
students' Internet usage closely.
Procedures:
1. Give an introduction of lesson
to students:
2. Go over the handout that explains the assignment.Students will act as a reporter for a newspaper. They will be writing the feature story for the February edition celebrating Black History Month. They will select an approved, prominent African American to research and write a story. They will use Microsoft Publisher to create a newsletter based upon their approved person for the story.
3. Go over the steps for capturing a picture from the Internet. Refer to handout:Celebrate Black History Month handout
4. Using a projection device, walk through step-by-step with students the necessary steps to creating a newsletter in Microsoft Publisher. Refer to the handouts:Capturing a picture from the Internet
5. Once you have walked through the steps to creating a newsletter, continue by walking students through the Newsletter tutorial found under Help-->Microsoft Publisher Tutorials for 97 and found under Help-->Introduction to Publisher in 2000.Instructions for creating a newsletter in Micrsoft Publisher 97 handout
Instructions for creating a newsletter in Microsoft Publisher 2000 handout
6. Students may work at their computers simultaneously with the teacher while completing steps four and five. However, I suggest when it is time for students to create their own newsletters, you have them start from the beginning using the handout as a guide.
7. Encourage students to be as creative as possible. Circulate continually around the room to answer student questions and to monitor student Internet usage.
8. A newsletter made in advance to show as an example to students will be helpful.
9. Links to some helpful Internet sites are listed under references for your convenience.
Modifications:
Possible special education modifications include the following:
For physically impaired students:
If available, use a touch screen.For mentally impaired students:
Use a trackball or IntelliMouse.
If typing is difficult, allow students to copy and paste information into the newsletter.
Have bookmarks/favorites set to direct students to appropriate web sites.For visually impaired students:
Reduce the length of newsletter.
Allow for additional time when necessary.
Place students in cooperative learning groups as necessary.
Provide large-print handouts.*Consult with Special Education Department regarding specific IEP requirements.
Increase the zoom in Publisher.
Enrichment Activities:
Students can present their newsletter to
the class.
Students can select more than one name from
the list to research.
Evaluation/Assessment:
Students will receive a grade based upon a rubric.
State and National Goals:
West Virginia IGOs:
English
Language Arts: 11.95; 11.96; 11.97
English
Language Arts: 12.91; 12.92; 12.93
Business
Computer Literacy: BCL17; BCL21; BCL 22; BCL 23; BCL 5
National Standards:
Language
Arts Standards: Writing 1:1, 2, 3; Writing 3:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
9, 10
There are no National Standards available
for Business Education.
References:
February
Is Black History Month
Jackie
Robinson
This
Week in Black History
Black
History Month Resources
Bridgeport
High School
Belinda
Moss
Pat
Ramsburg
Gladys
Williams
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