Holland Christian Schools

Purpose:

• To learn more advanced techniques with a word processor in particular Appleworks.

To Do:

• Write one page about the following things - must have a minimum of 4 paragraphs with 4-5 complete sentences per paragraph
  
  • A. Paragraph 1:
    • Your name.
      
    • your parents’ names.
      
    • when you were born (date).
      
    • where you were born (hospital name, city, state).
      
    • others in your family: brothers, sisters, pets.
      
  • B. Paragraph 2:
    • 2-3 hobbies (things you like to do).
      give a brief explanation of each.
      
  • C. Paragraph 3:
    • 2-3 highlights of your summer 2004.
      
    • give a brief explanation of each.
      
  • D. Paragraph 4:
    • What are you looking forward to doing during your 7th grade year.
      

Timeline:

• 3 days

Requirements:

• A. Title
  • Your name, First and Last.
  • Any font.
  • Bigger font size than body of profile.
  • 1-column.
  • Centered.
• B. Body
  • 1.5 line spacing.
  • Left justified.
  • One font between size of 12-14 point. Be sure to change the font from Helvetica but pick only one.
  • 2-columns.
  • Margins no bigger than 1 inch but they may be smaller.
  • 3-4 graphics from Appleworks “Show Clippings”
  • Be sure to select the arrow tool before going into the library.
    
  • Graphics must relate to your paragraph.
    
  • Text wrap graphics.
    
  • Change graphic to a size that best fits the document.
  • Change font style to emphasize a few key words.
• C. Bottom
  • Favorite verse and where it is found in the Bible.
  • Centered.
  • Italic.
  • 1-column.
  • Date completed.
• D. Overall
  • Fit profile on 1-page and no longer.
  • Spell check.
  • May print one color page to the "Media Center Color Laser" printer.
  • When done name the document "Personal Profile" and place in the "Hand In" folder on the desktop of the computer.

Evaluation:

• Please do the Personal Profile Rubric with the person at a computer one number larger than yours.

Final Steps:

• Name the document "Personal Profile."
• Save a copy in your "Public" folder and save a copy in your "Tech 7" folder.
• Go to the next project.