Component:  Use the writing process effectively
                    Writes to communicate ideas and information

Objectives: To identify the purpose for writing
                  To use a logical, organizational pattern for writing
                  To edit writing
                  To write for a variety of purposes 

Materials: computer, PowerPoint Presentation software

Procedures: The students will create a PowerPoint presentation on the adverse effects of
                   smoking. They will work in groups and each one will develop a separate   
                   page.

Directions for PowerPoint

Click Start
Click Program
Find Microsoft Power Point
Click it
Click on Blank Presentation
Click O.K.
Choose page
Click O.K.
Type information into each page
To add pictures, click on the icon that is on the top of the screen showing a man    
Click on it and choose from the selection. It can be moved by clicking on it and moving it.
To add a title, click on a slanted "A" that is in the bottom of the screen. Then choose the title and type it accordingly.
The color can be changed by clicking on title. 
A box will appear and several icons will be shown. 
Click on the one with paint spilling and a paint brush.
Click effects for special effects.

• View Student-created PowerPoint presentation

Evaluation: Students will present PowerPoint presentations to class and will be evaluated using a PowerPoint Checklist.

Homework: Write an anti-smoking slogan or design an anti-smoking logo to share with the class.

Extended Activities: 

• Give an oral presentation using the PowerPoint Presentation

• Using desktop publishing create a brochure to be used in a future health class based on the
   PowerPoint Presentation

• Search online for other PowerPoint Presentations to compare and contrast the one made in class. View PowerPoint presentations created by other students at Student Projects

Interactive website to visit: 
Body Wise Beasts
PowerPoint in the Classroom