Assignment Of Class 2
Inserting and Formatting Text
Assignment 1: Adding Text Boxes and Formatting
Objective: Learn how to insert and format text
boxes.
- Task: Create
a single slide with a title and a short description about your favorite
book or movie. Insert two text boxes:
1.One for the
title, formatted with a bold font, size 36, and a different color.
2.One for the
description, formatted with a regular font, size 24, and aligned to the left.
- Submit
your presentation.
Assignment 2: Working with Bulleted Lists
Objective: Practice working with bullet
points.
- Task: Create
a slide with the title "Why I Like [Your Favorite Movie]" and
add 3-5 bullet points explaining why you like the movie. Customize the
bullet points by changing their color, size, and style (e.g., circles,
squares). Ensure the text is properly aligned and spaced.
Assignment 3: Numbered Lists and Text Alignment
Objective: Use numbered lists and text
alignment features in PowerPoint.
- Task: Create
a slide titled "Top 3 Favorite Scenes from [Your Favorite
Movie]." Use a numbered list to outline your top 3 scenes, each
described in one sentence. Adjust the text alignment to make sure it's
centered, and format the text with a readable font style and size.
Assignment 4: Formatting Titles and Subtitles
Objective: Format slide titles and subtitles
for better readability and presentation.
- Task: Create
a 3-slide presentation:
1.Slide 1:
Title slide with the movie name as the title (use a large, bold font size of
40, with a complementary color).
2.Slide 2:
Subtitle slide with "Plot Overview" in italics and a description
underneath (size 28).
3.Slide 3:
Subtitle slide with "Main Characters" as a subtitle, followed by
bullet points listing 3-4 main characters.
- Apply
text alignment and spacing appropriately.
Assignment 5: Combining All Formatting Techniques
Objective: Use all the formatting techniques
learned in class.
- Task: Create
a 5-slide presentation on your favorite movie:
1.Slide 1:
Title and your name.
2.Slide 2:
Brief description of the movie with a bullet list of key details (release year,
director, genre, etc.).
3.Slide 3: List
of main characters (use numbered or bulleted lists).
4.Slide 4: Your
favorite scene, with a detailed description (format text with bold and italic
for emphasis).
5.Slide 5:
Conclusion, summarizing why you recommend the movie (adjust spacing and text
alignment).
SOLUTIONS
Solution 1: Adding Text Boxes and Formatting
Objective: Learn how to insert and format text
boxes.
1.Open
PowerPoint and create a new slide.
2.Insert a text
box for the title:
oClick on the "Insert" tab.
oChoose "Text Box" and draw a text box on the
slide.
oType your favorite movie’s title (e.g., Inception).
oFormat the text by selecting it, then:
§Change the font to bold.
§Set the font size to 36.
§Change the font color to a contrasting color (e.g.,
blue or dark red).
3.Insert a
second text box for the description:
oInsert another text box below the title.
oType a short description (e.g., Inception is a
sci-fi movie directed by Christopher Nolan).
oFormat the description:
§Set the font size to 24.
§Align the text to the left.
§Use a standard font like Calibri or Arial
for readability.
Final Slide Example:
- Slide
contains two text boxes: a bold, colorful title at the top and a neatly
aligned description below.
Solution 2: Working with Bulleted Lists
Objective: Practice working with bullet
points.
1.Create a new
slide titled "Why I Like [Your Favorite Movie]" (e.g., Why I
Like Inception).
2.Add bullet
points:
o
Click on the slide and type a list of 3-5 reasons you
like the movie.
o
Example:
§
Mind-bending storyline.
§
Incredible visuals.
§
Great character development.
3.Customize the
bullets:
o
Select the text, then go to the "Home" tab.
o
Click on the "Bullets" dropdown to change
the style (e.g., use circles or squares).
o
Change the color of the bullets (choose a
unique color like blue or green).
o
Adjust the font size of the bullet points to 28
for better readability.
o
Make sure the bullet points are left-aligned
and spaced evenly.
Final Slide Example:
- Slide
contains a bulleted list of reasons formatted with custom bullet points
and properly aligned text.
Solution 3: Numbered Lists and Text Alignment
Objective: Use numbered lists and text
alignment features in PowerPoint.
1.Create a new
slide titled "Top 3 Favorite Scenes from [Your Favorite Movie]"
(e.g., Top 3 Favorite Scenes from Inception).
2.Insert a
numbered list:
o
Click inside the slide and type out your favorite
scenes, each described in one sentence.
o
Example:
1.The city folding scene – visually
stunning and defies the laws of physics.
2.The zero-gravity fight scene – an
unforgettable action sequence.
3.The final dream scene – leaves the
audience questioning what’s real.
3.Center-align
the text:
oHighlight the text, then go to the "Home"
tab.
oClick on the "Center" alignment option to
center-align the entire list.
4.Format the
text:
oSet the font size to 28.
oChange the font color to black or another dark
color for visibility.
oAdjust the line spacing to ensure there’s
enough space between each numbered point (1.5 spacing recommended).
Final Slide Example:
- Slide
contains a numbered list of scenes with text centered and spaced evenly.
Solution 4: Formatting Titles and Subtitles
Objective: Format slide titles and subtitles
for better readability and presentation.
1. Slide 1
(Title Slide):
oTitle: Inception (favorite movie).
oFont size: 40.
oFont color: Choose a color that contrasts with
the background, such as blue or red.
oBold the title to make it stand out.
oInclude your name as a subtitle (font size 28,
italicized).
2.Slide 2 (Plot
Overview):
oTitle: Plot Overview (font size 28).
oUse italic font for the subtitle to make it
visually distinct.
oAdd a brief description of the plot (e.g., Inception
is about a group of people who infiltrate dreams to plant ideas).
oText alignment: Align the description to the
left for readability.
3.Slide 3 (Main
Characters):
oTitle: Main Characters.
oUse bullet points to list the main characters:
§Dom Cobb – the lead protagonist.
§Arthur – Cobb’s right-hand man.
§Ariadne – the architect of the dream.
oFormat the bullet points with a size of 28 and
adjust the line spacing to ensure even gaps between characters.
Final Slides Example:
- Title
and subtitle are clearly formatted with different styles to enhance
readability, and the description is neatly aligned.
Solution 5: Combining All Formatting Techniques
Objective: Use all the formatting techniques
learned in class.
1.Slide 1
(Title and Your Name):
oTitle: Inception.
oYour Name: Positioned in the subtitle section.
oFormat the title with bold, font size 40,
and a contrasting color (e.g., blue or red).
2.Slide 2 (Key
Details):
oTitle: Key Details.
oBulleted list of key facts:
§Release Year: 2010.
§Director: Christopher Nolan.
§Genre: Sci-fi/Thriller.
oUse bullet points with a size of 28, change the
bullet style, and ensure text alignment is left-aligned.
3. Slide 3 (Main
Characters):
oTitle: Main Characters.
oUse either a numbered list or bulleted list:
1. Dom Cobb.
2. Arthur.
3. Ariadne.
oFormat the list with a font size of 28.
4.Slide 4
(Favorite Scene):
oTitle: Favorite Scene.
oDescription: My favorite scene is the zero-gravity
fight because of its unique visual effects.
oBold and italicize key parts of
the sentence (e.g., zero-gravity fight).
oMake sure the description is left-aligned and
uses a font size of 24.
5.Slide 5
(Conclusion):
oTitle: Why I Recommend It.
oShort paragraph summarizing why you recommend the
movie (use standard text formatting and adjust spacing).
oEnsure the text is spaced correctly and aligned
properly (e.g., 1.5 line spacing, left alignment).
Final Presentation Example:
- The
slides demonstrate effective use of text formatting (bold, italics),
alignment (center, left), and list styles (bullets, numbered lists),
making the presentation visually engaging and well-structured.
Assignment 1: Themed Slide Presentation
- Create a 3-slide presentation about your favorite hobby (e.g., cooking, gardening, video games).
- Requirements:
- Slide 1: Title and subtitle introducing your hobby.
- Slide 2: A bulleted list of at least three reasons why you enjoy this hobby.
- Slide 3: A brief description of how to get started with this hobby.
- Formatting:
- Use different fonts and sizes for the title, subtitles, and body text.
- Apply different colors to the text to match the theme of the hobby.
- Align the text in various ways (left, center, or right) across the slides to practice alignment techniques.
Assignment 2: Informational Slide with Lists
- Design a single slide that lists and describes three of your favorite books.
- Requirements:
- Use a text box for the title (e.g., "My Favorite Books").
- Add a bulleted list for each book with the following information:
- Book title (use bold text).
- Author (italicized).
- A short description of why you like it (normal text).
- Formatting:
- Change the bullet style (e.g., to stars or checkmarks) and color to fit the slide's design.
- Adjust line spacing to make the list easy to read.
- Experiment with text alignment (e.g., center-align the title and left-align the list).
Assignment 3: Text Styles Practice
- Create a 2-slide presentation using only text boxes to practice different text formatting.
- Slide 1: A motivational quote.
- Add a text box containing a motivational quote.
- Format the quote using a decorative font and a larger size.
- Apply a color gradient to the text.
- Center-align the text in the middle of the slide.
- Slide 2: A "To-Do List."
- Add a text box with a numbered list of tasks you plan to complete this week.
- Change the font, size, and color of each task to differentiate between priorities.
- Use different line and paragraph spacing for each task.
Assignment 4: Text Alignment and Spacing Exploration
- Design a 4-slide presentation about a famous historical figure (e.g., Nelson Mandela, Marie Curie).
- Requirements:
- Slide 1: Title and subtitle (e.g., "Nelson Mandela: A Legacy of Peace").
- Slide 2: Bulleted list of three key achievements.
- Slide 3: Short paragraph describing a significant event in their life.
- Slide 4: A quote by or about the figure.
- Formatting:
- Apply different alignments (left, center, right) to various text boxes.
- Adjust line and paragraph spacing to improve readability.
- Use bold, italics, and different colors to highlight important information.
Assignment 5: Formatting Exploration
- Create a 3-slide presentation explaining three key tips for effective public speaking.
- Requirements:
- Use at least three different fonts throughout the slides.
- Change the text color to emphasize keywords in each tip.
- Use bullet points for each tip and number them.
- Adjust the text alignment and line spacing for a clean, organized look.
SOLUTIONS
Assignment 1: Themed Slide Presentation
Topic Example: Gardening
Slide 1: Title and Subtitle Introducing Your Hobby
- Title: "Gardening: Cultivating Peace and Beauty"
- Subtitle: "Discovering the Joy of Growing Plants"
- Use a bold and large font for the title to make it stand out (e.g., 36pt, bold).
- Apply a decorative font for the subtitle (e.g., 24pt, italicized).
- Choose a green or nature-themed background and align the title at the top center.
Slide 2: A Bulleted List of at Least Three Reasons Why You Enjoy This Hobby
- Title: "Why I Love Gardening"
- Bullet Points:
- It’s relaxing and reduces stress.
- Gardening brings me closer to nature.
- Growing my own food is rewarding.
- Use a different color for each bullet point to match the gardening theme (e.g., green, brown, blue).
- Align the bullet points to the left side for easy readability.
Slide 3: A Brief Description of How to Get Started with This Hobby
- Title: "Getting Started with Gardening"
- Content:
- Start with easy plants like herbs or succulents.
- Find a sunny spot for your garden.
- Water regularly and use proper soil.
- Use a smaller, simpler font for the body text and align it to the left. Add images of plants to complement the text.
Formatting Tips:
- Use larger fonts for titles (e.g., 36pt) and smaller fonts for body text (e.g., 20pt).
- Apply alignment techniques (center-align the title, left-align the body text).
- Choose a color palette related to the hobby (e.g., greens and browns for gardening).
Assignment 2: Informational Slide with Lists
Topic Example: My Favorite Books
- Title: "My Favorite Books" (Centered and bold, 32pt)
- Book 1:
- Title: 1984 (Bold, 24pt)
- Author: George Orwell (Italicized, 20pt)
- Description: A dystopian novel about the dangers of totalitarianism.
- Book 2:
- Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (Bold, 24pt)
- Author: Harper Lee (Italicized, 20pt)
- Description: A story about justice and racial inequality in the American South.
- Book 3:
- Title: The Great Gatsby (Bold, 24pt)
- Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald (Italicized, 20pt)
- Description: A critique of the American Dream set in the Jazz Age.
Formatting Tips:
- Use a bulleted list with custom bullets, such as stars or checkmarks, and match the bullet colors to the slide’s theme.
- Adjust the line spacing to make the slide more readable (e.g., 1.5 spacing between lines).
- Center-align the title and left-align the list to experiment with alignment styles.
Assignment 3: Text Styles Practice
Slide 1: A Motivational Quote
- Quote: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs
- Formatting:
- Use a large, decorative font (e.g., 36pt) for the quote.
- Apply a color gradient, such as blue-to-purple, for visual interest.
- Center-align the text vertically and horizontally on the slide.
Slide 2: A To-Do List
- Title: "This Week’s To-Do List"
- Numbered List:
- Complete research for school project (Bold, 24pt, red font).
- Finish reading 1984 (Italicized, 22pt, blue font).
- Start workout routine (Underline, 22pt, green font).
- Formatting:
- Apply different fonts, sizes, and colors to each item based on priority.
- Adjust line spacing to group related tasks and increase readability.
Assignment 4: Text Alignment and Spacing Exploration
Topic Example: Nelson Mandela
Slide 1: Title and Subtitle
- Title: "Nelson Mandela: A Legacy of Peace"
- Subtitle: "A Leader for Equality and Justice"
- Title in bold, centered (e.g., 40pt), subtitle in italics (e.g., 24pt), aligned just below the title.
Slide 2: Key Achievements
- Title: "Key Achievements"
- Bullet Points:
- Led the fight against apartheid in South Africa.
- Imprisoned for 27 years for his beliefs.
- First Black President of South Africa.
- Bullet points aligned to the left with extra spacing (1.5 line spacing) for clarity.
Slide 3: Significant Event
- Title: "Release from Prison"
- Paragraph: After 27 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela was released on February 11, 1990. His release was a turning point in South Africa’s history, marking the beginning of the end for apartheid.
- Left-align the paragraph with single-line spacing, and bold key terms (e.g., "27 years", "February 11, 1990").
Slide 4: Quote
- Title: "Famous Quote"
- Quote: "It always seems impossible until it’s done." - Nelson Mandela
- Use a decorative font, apply italics, and center-align the quote with ample white space around it for emphasis.
Formatting Tips:
- Use bold and italics to emphasize important information.
- Experiment with alignment (center-align title, left-align body).
- Adjust line spacing for better readability.
Assignment 5: Formatting Exploration
Topic Example: Public Speaking Tips
Slide 1: Key Tip #1
- Title: "Tip #1: Know Your Audience"
- Bullet Points:
- Research your audience’s interests.
- Tailor your message to their needs.
- Formatting:
- Use bold text for the title in one font, a different font for the body text.
- Color the keywords like “audience” and “message” in a different color (e.g., blue).
Slide 2: Key Tip #2
- Title: "Tip #2: Practice, Practice, Practice"
- Bullet Points:
- Rehearse your speech multiple times.
- Practice in front of a mirror or record yourself.
- Formatting:
- Change the font and size of each tip.
- Apply bold and italics to emphasize key actions like “practice.”
Slide 3: Key Tip #3
- Title: "Tip #3: Engage the Audience"
- Bullet Points:
- Ask questions or use polls.
- Make eye contact and move around.
- Formatting:
- Number each bullet point.
- Adjust the alignment of the text to make it visually appealing, left-align the body and center-align the title.
Formatting Tips:
- Use at least three different fonts to emphasize different tips.
- Highlight keywords in color for emphasis.
- Experiment with alignment and spacing for a clean, professional look.
