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Microsoft Office Publisher 2010Resource Binder

Torri Ellis, SPHS

Microsoft Office Publisher 2010 Resource Binder

ContentsLesson 1: Getting Started in Microsoft Publisher 2010...........................................................................3

Learning Goals.....................................................................................................................................3

Learning Objectives:............................................................................................................................3

Lesson 2: Creating Publications..............................................................................................................5

Learning Goals.....................................................................................................................................5

Learning Objectives.............................................................................................................................5

Lesson 3: Text in Publications:.............................................................................................................7

Learning Goals:....................................................................................................................................7


Lesson 4: Graphics in Publications...........................................................................................................9

Learning Goals:....................................................................................................................................9


Lesson 5: Working with Style and Design Elements..............................................................................11

Learning Goals:..................................................................................................................................11

Learning Objectives:..........................................................................................................................11

Lesson 6: Creating Publications with Multiple Pages............................................................................12

Learning Goals:..................................................................................................................................12

Learning Objectives:..........................................................................................................................12

Microsoft Publisher 2010 Project 1.......................................................................................................13



Microsoft Publisher 2010 Project 4....................................................................................................19



Microsoft Publisher 2010 Term Project, Assignment 1..........................................................................23




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E-Learning Courses:...............................................................................................................................33

Course 10399:............................................................................................................................33

Course 10354.............................................................................................................................33

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Lesson 1: Getting Started in Microsoft Publisher 2010

Learning Goals: The goal of this lesson is to help students successfully explore and describe the Microsoft® Publisher 2010 window and create a flyer. The student will save the document and properly exit the program.

Learning Objectives: On completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

Successfully start Microsoft Publisher 2010 using a variety of methods. Explore the Publisher window and identify various features in the window. Navigate the Publisher window. Use the Ribbons and tabs in Publisher. Create a flyer. Insert text into a publication using various methods. Use fonts. Use graphics in a publication. Save a publication. Close the publication and exit Publisher.

Class Projects: Lesson 1—Exercise 1

As an office assistant, you are required to create announcements for the staff. You are asked to create a flyer announcing the upcoming Staff Appreciation Day. Using the Summer Barbeque flyer template, create an announcement flyer that includes the following information:

Title: Staff Appreciation Day

Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Time: 11 A.M.–1 P.M.

Location: Lecture Hall 1

Incorporate any other information that would enhance the flyer’s appeal. Change at least one font type and one font size on the flyer. Resize text boxes as needed to ensure that all information fits on the flyer.

Save the publication with the file name Lesson1_ex1 in the appropriate storage location. Close the publication and Publisher 2010.

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Lesson 1—Project 1

You are employed as the word processing specialist by Lincoln Distributors. Your business has decided to conduct a car wash to generate funds that will be donated to a local charity. Your committee decides to conduct the charity car wash on Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 10 A.M. until 3 P.M. The committee chairperson received permission to use the local municipal stadium’s parking lot as a central location to conduct the car wash.

Using the information provided above, create an appropriate flyer for the car wash using the Car Wash 2 flyer template. Change at least one font type, one font size, and one font color on the flyer. Remove unused text boxes and relocate or resize text boxes as needed. Use your imagination to create an interesting and attention-getting flyer.

Save the publication with the file name Lesson1_project1 in the appropriate storage location. Close the document and Publisher 2010.

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Lesson 2: Creating Publications

Learning Goals: The goal of this lesson is to help students prepare for the task of creating various publications in Microsoft® Publisher 2010. The student will plan, design, and create various publications from multiple template types.

Learning Objectives:

On completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

Plan a publication Design the publication Create various publications from a template Add Building Blocks to a Publication Work with objects

Class Projects:

Hands-On Projects

Lesson 2—Exercise 1

As a new office assistant, you need to create several items for your personal use at the office. You determine that it would be helpful to have personalized business cards and stationery in your office. Choose any style of business card you would like to create using your personal information. Change the font type for the entire publication to Arial Rounded MT Bold.

Once the appropriate layout for the business card is set, group the name and title into one group and the address lines into another group (street, city, state, ZIP Code, and telephone number). Save the publication with the file name Lesson2_ex1a in the appropriate storage location. Close the publication.

Your next task is to create personalized stationery for your interoffice communication. Create a blank publication. Insert a heading (style = Pure) and align the heading toward the top of the publication. Enter your personal information into the heading area.

Change the color scheme of the publication to Module. Insert a border at the bottom of the publication to further accentuate the publication (Border Type = Argyle). Align and resize the border along the bottom portion of the stationery.

Save the publication with the file name Lesson2_ex1b in the appropriate storage location. Close the publication and Microsoft Publisher 2010.

Save the publication with the file name Lesson2_project1 in the appropriate storage location. Close the publication and Microsoft Publisher 2010.

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Recently, you were promoted to the new position of assistant publication specialist with Lincoln Distributors. You decide to send a postcard to the staff to announce your new position, location, and office number. The postcard will be distributed to the staff through the interoffice mail.

Create an announcement postcard using the Art Exhibit style. Complete the postcard with the following information:

Your name

Phone: 912.555.1234

Office location: Room 102

Title: Assistant Publication Specialist

Announcement: I have moved to a new position! Please drop by my office anytime for assistance.

Change the postcard company image to any appropriate image for the announcement. Arrange the image to bring it forward so that it is not behind any other objects. Remove any unused text boxes and align all text boxes for clear readability. Change the font type to Baskerville Old Face for the entire publication and the publication color scheme to Urban. Insert the accent graphic element (Awning Stripe) at the bottom of the publication and resize to approximately one-quarter inch in height and the full width of the text area.


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Lesson 3: Text in Publications:

Learning Goals: The goal of this lesson is to help students create professional-looking publications by modifying the text. The primary focus of this lesson is to learn to alter text in publications.

Learning Objectives: On completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

Prepare layout for a publication Develop text boxes for a publication Use bullets and numbering in a publication Check spelling and copy formats in a publication Create tables in publications

Class Projects: Hands-On Projects


As a work study student in the college bookstore, you are asked to create a flyer for the upcoming textbook buyback. The flyer should be colorful and eye-catching, but it must also include a table of dates and times of the buyback. Use the information provided to assist in creating the flyer.

Include the following bulleted list of books that will be purchased during the event:

Health books

All core textbooks

Computer textbooks

Business and marketing textbooks

Create a table of the following dates and times:

August 22, 2011, 9–11:30 A.M. and 1–8 P.M.

August 23, 2011, 3–9 P.M.

August 24, 9–11:30 A.M. and 5–9 P.M.

Select a flyer of your choice. Remind students that the location will be at the Main Campus Bookstore. Bullets should be the filled diamond bullet style. The table should not include any borders. The formatting for all text information (excluding the header) should use the same font style. HINT: Use the Format Painter to save time. Use appropriate graphics in the publication for visual appeal. Check spelling in the entire publication.

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Save the publication with the file name Lesson3_ex1 in the appropriate storage location. Close the publication and Microsoft Publisher 2010.


As the newest assistant publication specialist with Lincoln Distributors, you are responsible for the creation of publications for company staff events. The annual company picnic will be held soon, and the president is anxious to get a “Save the Date” flyer out to all employees.

Create a “Save the Date” flyer for the annual Lincoln Distributors company picnic. You may choose any flyer style; the flyer must include at least one list, one table, and one graphic. Use the information below to assist with the information:

Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011

Time: 10 A.M.–2 P.M.

Location: Southside City Park

Activities: volleyball, softball, bike riding, horseshoe tournament, canoeing and fishing

Food: fried chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, sausage dogs, and corn dogs

Check the spelling of all information in the flyer for accuracy.


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Lesson 4: Graphics in Publications

Learning Goals: The goal of this lesson is to help students create professional-looking publications with the use of graphics. The primary focus of this lesson is to learn to insert and modify graphics for publications.

Learning Objectives:On completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

Insert and resize a graphic Copy, move, and crop a graphic Work with objects Work with drawing tools

Class Projects: Hands-On Projects


As a work study student in the college bookstore, you are asked to design a free bookmark to distribute to all students who purchase textbooks during the upcoming term. You want the bookmark to be colorful and eye-catching but also to include some study skills tips. Using the following suggestions from your co-workers, create a set of four bookmarks to present to the other bookstore staff for approval.

Study Skills:

Study in small segments of time.

Ensure uninterrupted time.

Plan for studying.

Set goals for study times.

Work on the most difficult topic first.

Review notes before beginning an assignment.

Ask for help.

Review study materials often.

Use the bookmark_template.pub file (provided by your instructor) to create the four separate bookmarks. Include at least one clip art item or picture and create one custom shape in each bookmark. Check the spelling of the entire publication.

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HINTS: Create a custom shape to form the background of the template and then layer text and images on top of the shape.

Save the publication with the file name Lesson4_ex1 in the appropriate storage location. Close the publication and Microsoft Publisher 2010

Use the bookmark_template.pub file (provided by your instructor) to create the four separate bookmarks. Include at least one clip art item or picture and create one custom shape in each bookmark. Check the spelling of the entire publication.

HINTS: Create a custom shape to form the background of the template and then layer text and images on top of the shape.



As the assistant publication specialist with Lincoln Distributors, you have discovered the importance of having a phone list of critical contact numbers near the telephone. Your supervisor likes the idea and asks you to create a publication to share at the next meeting. The phone list needs to be easy to read but also design savvy. Include at least one clip art image and one shape on the publication, and limit the publication size to no larger than letter-size paper. Use the data below to assist with the creation of the phone list:

President: 789-5555

Assistant to the President: 789-5550

Vice President: 789-5545

Company Receptionist: 789-5551

Maintenance: 789-5522

Security: 789-0000

Technical Support: 789-5532


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Lesson 5: Working with Style and Design Elements Learning Goals: The goal of this lesson is to prepare students to work with intermediate formatting elements that are available in Microsoft® Publisher 2010. Students will experience using design and formatting elements to enhance text in text boxes.

Learning Objectives:On completion of this lesson, students will be able to do the following:

Use Publisher styles Work with columns in a publication Work with text boxes

Class Projects

Hands-On Projects


As a work study student in the student success center, you are asked to design a newsletter to update students on various types of social media. Use the text copy in the social_media.txt document, provided by your instructor, to create a newsletter using any template style that you choose. In order to incorporate your newest skills, be sure to choose a style from the style gallery and allow for both columns and text overflows. Also use a drop cap and reverse text to capture the reader’s attention. Check the spelling of the entire publication for accuracy.



As assistant publication specialist with Lincoln Distributors, a critical part of your position is to create distribution materials for the employees. The company is implementing the ManageONE Management Standards system and your task is to create distribution materials to inform the employees about the system. Create a newsletter publication to share information about the system. Use the Lesson5_Project5_data file for the necessary system information to include in the publication. The newsletter should include a style, of your choice, from the style gallery, columns, text overflows, and at least one clip-art image. Also use a drop cap and reverse text to capture the reader’s attention. Check the spelling of the entire publication for accuracy.


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Lesson 6: Creating Publications with Multiple Pages Learning Goals: The goal of this lesson is to help students learn to work with multipage publications and edit those publications. The primary focus of this lesson is to insert new pages and work with the master page.

Learning Objectives:On completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

Add or delete pages Modify the master page Perform other multipage edits Work with tables of contents

Class Projects:

Hands-On Projects


As a work-study student in the college marketing department, you are asked to design a newsletter to highlight the past year’s accomplishments of the campus student clubs. You will need to gather information from the club presidents and create a customized multipage newsletter containing all of the information that you gather. It may be helpful to include a brief description of the club’s purpose to aid new students in learning about available clubs. Choose any newsletter layout and alter the master page to match your desired design layout. Add a header and footer in the newsletter that includes the page number. Rename the master page as club_master_newsletter.

Complete the newsletter using appropriate graphics and save the publication with the file name Lesson6_ex1 in the appropriate storage location. Close the publication and Microsoft Publisher 2010.


As assistant publication specialist with Lincoln Distributors, you are asked to serve on the holiday committee. The committee decides to create a newsletter that includes favorite holiday recipes and favorite holiday traditions from all of the company employees. You will create a customized multipage newsletter that includes page numbers and a table of contents. Customize the newsletter template that you choose by adding in page parts or removing unwanted objects.

To help with this process, students gather information to include from your friends and family. Use appropriate holiday images and colors and save the master page design as holiday_newsletter.


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Microsoft Publisher 2010 Project 1Project Overview:

In this project, students will explore and describe the Microsoft® Publisher 2010 window.

Project Goals:

The goal of this project is to help students explore and describe the Publisher window and create a flyer. The student will save the document and properly exit the program.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:

After successfully completing this project, students will be able to:

Start Microsoft Publisher 2010 using a variety of methods. Explore the Publisher window and identify various features in the window. Navigate the Publisher window. Use the Ribbons and Tabs in Publisher Create a flyer Insert text into a publication using various methods. Use Fonts Use Graphics in a Publication Save a Publication Close the Publication and Exit Publisher

Student Assignment:

The Student Council at West Green High School is planning a group picnic for student council lmembers to show its appreciation for all the hard work they have done during the school year. You have been asked to create a flyer announcing the event and providing details about it.

Using the Summer Barbeque flyer template, create an announcement flyer that includes the following information:

Title: Student Council Member Appreciation Picnic

Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011

Time: 11am – 1pm

Location: City Park

1. Resize the title font and the title textbox for best fit.2. Incorporate any other information that would enhance the flyer’s appeal. 3. Change at least on font type and one font size on the flyer.

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4. Resize text boxes as needed to ensure that all information fits on the flyer.5. Save the publication with the filename Project1_complete in the appropriate storage

location. 6. Close the publication and Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

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Microsoft Publisher 2010 Project 2 Project Overview:

In this project, students will learn to create various publications in Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

Project Goals:

The goal of this project is to help students prepare for creating various publications in Microsoft Publisher 2010. Students will plan, design, and create various publications from multiple template types.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Plan a publication Design the publication Create Various Publications from a Template Add Building Blocks to a Publication Work with Objects

Student Assignment:

Recently, you were elected President of the Lincoln High School Beta Club. You decide to create a flyer to announce the election results and a postcard to provide Club members with your mobile telephone number and email address. You plan to distribute the postcard to all Club members at the next scheduled club meeting and to post the election announcement flyer throughout the school.

1. Create an announcement postcard using any style template that you choose.2. Complete the post card with the following information:

Your Name

Mobile: 912.555.1234

Email address: [email protected]

Title: President, Lincoln High School Beta Club

Announcement: I am excited about this new opportunity and look forward to working with Beta Club members!

3. Change the postcard company image to any appropriate image for the announcement.

4. Arrange the image to bring it forward so that it is not behind any other objects.

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5. Remove any unused text boxes and align all text boxes for clear readability.6. Change the font type to Baskerville Old Face for the entire publication and the

publication color scheme to Flow.7. Insert the accent graphic element (Awning Stripe) at the bottom of the publication

and resize to approximately ¼ inch in height and the full width of the text area.8. Save the publication with the filename Project2a_complete in the appropriate storage

location. 9. Create a basic flyer titled Beta Club Election Results to announce the election results

to the school.10. Choose any flyer template that you would like and use the Flow color theme.11. Remove any unused textboxes from the template.12. Include the following information:

Welcome Lincoln High School Beta Club’s newly elected Club President, Student Name.

Members, please join us at the next schedule meeting to welcome to president and learn about exciting plans for the upcoming year!

13. Format text to be clearly visible on the flyer. Apply any text formatting that you choose.

14. Resize any textboxes as necessary.15. Save the publication with the filename Project2b_complete in the appropriate storage

location. 16. Close the publication and Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

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In this project, students will learn to create professional looking publications by modifying the text.

Project Goals:

The goal of this project is to help students learn to create professional looking publications by modifying the text.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Work with Publication Layout Work with Publication Text Boxes Use Bullets and Numbering in a Publication Spell Check and Copy Formats in a Publication Work with Tables in Publications

Student Assignment:

You are a member of the North Side High School Student Activities Committee. The Committee is meeting every other week to plan end of year activities including the End of Year Concert. One of the committee members suggests creating a “Save the Date” flyer to remind everyone in school about the concert. You have been learning how to use Microsoft® Publisher 2010 in your Computer Applications course and volunteer to create the flyer.

Using the information below, create a Save the Date flyer for the End of Year Concert.

Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011

Time: 6pm – 9pm

Location: North Side High School Stadium

Band: Rhythm Blast

Concessions: Soft Drinks, Water, Popcorn, Candy and Hotdogs. Free with Student ID.

1. You may choose any flyer style.2. The flyer must include at least one table and one graphic. 3. Use Spelling and Grammar Check to ensure accuracy.4. Save the publication with the filename Project3_complete in the appropriate storage

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location. 5. Close the publication and Microsoft Publisher 2010.

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In this project, students will learn to use graphics in creating a publication.

Project Goals:

The goal of this project is to help students learn to insert and modify graphics in creating professional looking publications.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Insert and Resize a Graphic Copy, Move and Crop a Graphic Work with Objects Work with Drawing Tools

Student Assignment:

In preparation for the End of Year Concert at North Side High, you suggest that all student committee members keep a list of the mobile telephone numbers of all school officials and volunteers who will be working at the event. Your committee likes the idea and asks you to create a publication to share at the next meeting.

Use the data below to assist with the creation of the phone list:

1. The phone list needs to be easy to read and provide space to write in other phone numbers as needed.

2. Include at least one clip art image and one shape on the publication.3. Limit the publication size to no larger than an 8 ½ x 11 trim. 4. Publication Information:

Principal (Mr. Jones): 789-5555

Assistant Principal (Ms. Anderson): 789-5550

Student Advisor (Mrs. Tanner): 789-5545

Maintenance Director (Mr. Thomas): 789-5551

Security (Mr. Gibson): 789-0000

Parent Volunteer (Mr. Cranshaw):989-5691

Parent Volunteer (Ms. Addison): 896-6812

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Parent Volunteer (Mr. Mills): 896-5482

5. Save the publication with the filename Project4_complete in the appropriate storage location.

6. Close the publication and Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

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Microsoft Publisher 2010 Project 5 Project Overview:

In this project, students will learn how to work with formatting elements available in Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

Project Goals:

The goal of this project is to help students learn to work with intermediate formatting elements that are available in Microsoft Publisher 2010. Students will learn to use design and formatting elements to enhance text in text boxes.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Work with Publisher Styles Work with Columns in a Publication Work with Text Boxes

Student Assignment:

Summer is approaching and many of the students at your school are beginning to think about finding a summer job. As one of student assistants in your school’s Student Counseling Center, you have been asked to design a newsletter style publication to help students organize their summer job search. The Center director has asked you to create a job search tips newsletter that will be placed in the Student Counseling Center and shared with students who ask for help in finding a good summer job.

Create a one page newsletter using the following information:

1. Use the text copy in the Project5_studentdata document to create a newsletter using any template style that you choose.

2. Choose a style from the style gallery.3. Allow for column and text overflows. 4. Use a drop cap and reverse text to capture the reader’s attention. 5. Remove any unused sections of the newsletter template.6. Use Spelling and Grammar check to verify accuracy in the publication.7. Save the publication with the filename Project5_complete in the appropriate storage

location.8. Close the publication and Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

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In this project, students will learn to successfully learn to work with a master page.

Project Goals:

Students will learn to insert and delete pages in a publication using Microsoft® Publisher 2010. Student will also work with the master page to add page parts and edit the master page to enable easy editing of a multipage publication.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Add or Delete Pages Modify the Master Page Perform Other Multi-Page Edits Work with Tables of Contents

Student Assignment:

The North Side High School Book Club wants to create a two page newsletter for use as a quarterly newsletter for club members. At the last Club meeting, members discussed how newsletter should be designed and voted to have a customized multipage newsletter that includes a master page design that can be used for each newsletter. You are asked to create the master design.

1. Customize the newsletter template that you choose by adding in page parts or removing unwanted objects.

2. Use appropriate book club images and colors and save the master page design as Project 6_complete.

3. Overflow the text from the main text box area on page one to a text box on page two.

4. Create two text boxes on page two in a column format with overflow.5. Include a table of contents on the first page of the publication. (Hint: More Page

Parts)6. Place the table of contents in the lower right corner of page one.7. Save the publication with the filename Project6_complete in the appropriate storage


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Microsoft Publisher 2010 Term Project, Assignment 1Assignment Overview:

In this assignment, students will successfully explore and describe the Microsoft® Publisher 2010 window.

Assignment Goals:

The goal of this assignment is to help students explore and describe the Publisher window and create a flyer. The student will save the document and properly exit the program.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:

After successfully completing this assignment, students will be able to:

Start Microsoft Publisher 2010 using a variety of methods. Explore the Publisher window and identify various features in the window. Navigate the Publisher window. Use the Ribbons and Tabs in Publisher Create a Flyer Insert text into a publication using various methods. Use Fonts Use Graphics in a Publication Save a Publication Close the Publication and Exit Publisher

Student Assignment 1:

The Student Council at Crescent High School is planning a “Welcome Back Bash” to welcome everyone back for the new school year. You are on the Welcoming Committee that will work throughout the summer to get this event off the ground. You are asked to create a flyer announcing the event.

Create an announcement flyer that includes the following information:

Title: Welcome Back Bash

Date: Monday, August 29th

Time: 2pm

Location: High School Stadium

7. Use any flyer template you choose.

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8. Resize the title font and the title textbox for best fit.9. Incorporate any other information that would enhance the flyer’s appeal. 10. Change at least on font type and one font size on the flyer.11. Resize text boxes as needed to ensure that all information fits on the flyer.12. Save the publication with the filename TermProject1_complete in the appropriate

storage location. 13. Close the publication and Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

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In this assignment, students will learn to create various publications in Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

Assignment Goals:

The goal of this assignment is to help students prepare various publications in Microsoft Publisher 2010. The student will plan, design, and create various publications from multiple template types.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Plan a publication Design the publication Create Various Publications from a Template Add Building Blocks to a Publication Work with Objects

Student Assignment:

The Student Council at Crescent High School is organizing the “Welcome Back Bash” for new and returning students. Since your committee will be working throughout the summer to get the event off the ground, you decide to create cards containing each person’s name and mobile number so they can be reached wherever they are. You settle on a business card style template because it will easily fit into everyone’s wallet for quick and easy access. You also decide to create a flyer announcing upcoming committee meetings.

17. Create a business card using any style template that you choose.18. Include the following information on the business card:

Joe 652-8923

Anna 489-1258

Beth 689-1289

Will 985-6325

Kalie 569-8596

19. Include an appropriate image for the card.20. Arrange the image to a small size.

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21. Remove any unused text boxes and align all text boxes for clear readability.22. Change the font type to Calibri, font size 12.23. Reduce the size of the template graphic element if necessary to accommodate all of

the data.24. Save the publication with the filename TermProject2a_complete in the appropriate

storage location. 25. Create a basic flyer using any style template that you choose.26. The flyer will announce the following meeting dates to the committee:

Welcome Back Bash Committee Meeting Dates

High School Library

Friday, June 17th at 10am

Friday, July 8th at 9am

Friday, July 22nd at 10am

Friday, August 5th at 10am

Friday, August 12th at 9am

27. Format all text to appropriate sizes and resize textboxes as necessary.28. Remove any unused textboxes.29. Save the publication with the filename TermProject2b_complete in the appropriate


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In this assignment, students will learn to create professional looking publications by modifying the text formatting and design.

Assignment Goals:

The goal of this assignment is to help students learn to create professional looking publications by modifying the text. The primary focus of this lesson is to learn to alter text formatting and design in publications.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Create a Publication Layout Develop Publication Text Boxes Use Bullets and Numbering in a Publication Spell Check and Copy Formats in a Publication Tables in Publications

Student Assignment:

The Student Council faculty advisor suggests that the Welcoming Committee inform all of the school faculty and staff about the Welcome Back Bash. The Welcoming Committee decides that the most efficient way to do this is to create a “Save the Date” flyer that can be distributed to faculty and staff before school breaks for the summer.

Create a “Save the Date” flyer for school faculty and staff using the information below.

Date: Monday, August 29, 2011

Time: 2pm

Location: Crescent High School Stadium

Planned Events: Welcome from Principal Jacobs (2pm), Cheer Squad (2:15pm), Marching Band Performance (2:30pm), and Music Entertainment from DJ Disco Dan (2:45pm).

6. You may choose any flyer style.7. Include at least one table and one graphic.

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8. Use Spelling and Grammar Check to ensure accuracy.9. Save the publication with the filename TermProject3_complete in the appropriate


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In this assignment, students will learn to use graphics in creating a publication.

Project Goals:

The goal of this assignment is to help students learn to insert and modify graphics in order to create professional looking publications.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Insert and Resize a Graphic Copy, Move and Crop a Graphic Work with Objects Work with Drawing Tools

Student Assignment:

The “Welcome Back Bash” Welcoming Committee likes what you did in creating the “Save the Date” flyer for faculty and staff. They unanimously agree that to make sure that students remember the “Welcome Back Bash”, they want you to create an invitation flyer that the school can mail to all students in early August along with their class schedules.

Create a flyer for the Welcome Back Bash using the following information:

7. Be sure the flyer is colorful and includes all of the following information.a. Title: Welcome Back Bashb. When: Monday, August 29, 2011 at 2pmc. Where: Crescent High School Stadiumd. Who: All high school students

8. Include two or more clip art images and at least two shapes in the publication.9. Limit the publication size to no larger than an 8 ½ x 11 trim size. 10. Save the publication with the filename TermProject4_complete in the appropriate

storage location.11. Close the publication and Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

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In this assignment, students will learn to work with intermediate formatting elements available in Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

Assignment Goals:

The goal of this assignment is to help students learn to use design and formatting elements to enhance text in text boxes.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Work with Publisher Styles Work with Columns in a Publication Work with Text Boxes

Student Assignment:

After considerable discussion, the Student Council concludes that faculty should be informed about the importance of the “Welcome Back Bash” and their support for it. You decide that an effective way of doing this is to create a newsletter for teachers explaining the importance of school spirit among students.

Create a one page newsletter using the following information:

9. Use the text copy in the TermProject5_studentdata document to create the newsletter using any template style that you choose.

10. Choose a style from the style gallery.11. Allow for column and text overflows. 12. Use a drop cap and reverse text to capture the reader’s attention. 13. Remove any unused sections of the newsletter template.14. Use one clip art graphic on the newsletter.15. Use Spelling and Grammar check to verify accuracy in the publication.16. Save the publication with the filename Project5_complete in the appropriate storage


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Microsoft Publisher 2010 Term Project, Assignment 6Project Overview:

In this project, students will learn to work with a master page.

Project Goals:

Students will learn to insert and delete pages in a publication using Microsoft® Publisher 2010. Student will also work with the master page to add page parts and edit the master page to enable easy editing of a multipage publication.

Institution type:

High School

Skills covered:


Add or Delete Pages Modify the Master Page Perform Other Multi-Page Edits Work with Tables of Contents

Student Assignment:

The members of the Student Council tell you what a great job you have done this term creating all of the various publications for the “Back to School Bash”. They like what you have done so much that they make one final request. For future correspondence from Student Council, would you create a customized multipage newsletter that includes the master page design that will be used for each newsletter? Of course, you agree.

Complete the following steps to prepare a Master Page:

9. Customize the newsletter template that you choose by adding in page parts or removing unwanted objects.

10. Insert shapes to provide interest.11. Insert a table of contents page part on page one of the publication.12. Position the table of contents on the lower right side of page one.13. Alter the color scheme of the table of contents to coordinate with the publication.14. Insert and position two textboxes in a column format on page two. Ensure that these

include overflow.15. Use appropriate images to represent the school and save the master page design as

TermProject 6_complete.16. Save the publication with the filename TermProject6_complete in the appropriate

storage location.17. Close the publication and Microsoft® Publisher 2010.

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E-Learning Courses:

Course 10399: What's New in Microsoft Publisher 2010?o Please note there are no lab instructions for this course.

Course 10354: Beginner Skills Training in Microsoft Publisher 2010

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Documents

Microsoft Office Publisher 2010 - robeson.k12.nc.us Web viewThe Committee is meeting every other week to plan end of year activities including the End of Year ... Assignment 6. Project