TechnoNewsletter

Item Number: INT-NEWSLETTER

Technology Integration: History, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

Technology Skill: Word Processing

Program: Microsoft Office, Word, Google, Google Docs, Office Online, Word Online

Includes: Google Docs or Microsoft Word lesson plans: TechnoNewsletter Teacher Guide, Printable Student Workbook, Paperless Worksheets, Extension Activities

Handouts and Assessment Tools: TechnoNewsletter Parent Letter, TechnoNewsletter Certificate, Newsletter Skill Summary, Front Cover Checklist, Top 5 Checklist, Word Search Checklist, Opinion Article Checklist, Newsletter Marking Sheet, Comment Starters, Commenting Advice, Commenting Agreement

Newsletter Samples: TechnoStar Fan Club, Amelia Earhart, The Recycle Bin

STEM Integration Lessons: language arts with word processing technology skills


Assignment 1: FANtastic Newsletter

Study sample newsletters to learn about the content. Brainstorm topics for a fan club.

Assignment 2: Start a Fan Club

Propose ideas for a fan club newsletter. Formulate a plan using guiding questions.

Assignment 3: Create the Front Cover - Phase 1

Begin a newsletter cover. Format the title and arrange article names in a bulleted list.

Assignment 4: Create the Front Cover - Phase 2

Enhance the cover by inserting a picture and hyperlink. Lay out the content to fit on one page.

Assignment 5: Top 5 List

Share insights in an article that will grab fan’s attention. Arrange text using a numbered list.

Assignment 6: Design a Word Search

Construct a word search of topic-related terminology using a table to position content.

Assignment 7: Make a Word Search Answer Key

Reconstruct content by copying a table and filling cells to form a word search answer key.

Assignment 8: Organize Ideas for Opinion Article

Defend a viewpoint. Establish arguments with evidence for an article that will sway opinion.

Assignment 9: Share Your Opinion

Express a point of view using supporting quotes. Reference quotes using footnotes.

Assignment 10: Complete the Newsletter

Prepare the newsletter for publication by inserting page numbers, headers, and footers.

Assignment 11: Share Newsletter with Readers

Publish the newsletter in print or digital form. Distribute to fans.

Optional Google Docs or Microsoft Word Lesson Plans

  • Picture Workshop: Explore methods to insert images.
  • Create a Collage: Create a collage using Windows Photo Gallery or an online service.
  • Keep Writing: 15 additional article ideas.
  • Commenting Activity: Share with fans.
  • Insert Quotes: Use the Research Tool to insert a quote and footnote. *Google Docs only
Create a Newsletter
Google Docs Microsoft Word Lesson Plans
Teach Word Processing Skills
Extension Activities Challenge Students

Word Processing Activities using Google Docs or Microsoft Word Lesson Plans

Use TechnoNewsletter to teach essential word processing skills to middle school or high school students as part of a computer studies class. Or integrate the activities into a language arts, history, social studies, or science unit. Discover how to make a professional-looking publication using Google Docs or Microsoft Word.


  • Design a publication for a target audience
  • Organize ideas using a planning sheet
  • Write articles expressing a viewpoint
  • Revise writing to correct errors
  • Share a publication in print or electronically
  • Adjust line and paragraph spacing
  • Reference information sources with footnotes
  • Copy, paste, find, and replace text
  • Organize content using tables
  • Insert page breaks, page numbers, headers, and footers

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Create a fan club newsletter using Google Docs or Microsoft Word lesson plans. Learn valuable word processing skills such as formatting text, arranging objects, adjusting page layout, working with tables, referencing information sources, and inserting headers or footers. Challenging enrichment activities support learning with optional assignments that explain how to work with images, create a collage, co-author an article, or engage in an online discussion.


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