Lesson Plan

Copy Like a Pro Lesson Plan

Learners will master essential keyboard shortcuts for copying and pasting, apply proper text formatting options, and understand ethical copying practices to improve efficiency and accuracy in digital tasks.

Effective copying skills save time and reduce errors. By learning shortcuts, formatting choices, and ethical guidelines, participants will work more efficiently and responsibly when handling digital text.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Objectives

2 minutes

Step 2

Demonstration of Keyboard Shortcuts

4 minutes

Step 3

Hands-on Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Formatting and Ethical Practices

3 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Q&A

1 minute

Slide Deck

Copy Like a Pro

Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and the session. Explain that in the next 15 minutes they’ll learn to copy text faster, format pasted content correctly, and follow ethical guidelines.

Session Objectives

Distribute the [Copy Like a Pro Cheat Sheet](#copy-like-a-pro-cheat-sheet). Walk through each objective so learners know what to expect.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Demonstrate each shortcut live. Ask for a volunteer to try. Emphasize both Windows (Ctrl) and Mac (Cmd) keys, plus selection methods.

Hands-On Practice

Direct learners to open the sample document. Assign specific lines or paragraphs. Circulate to support shortcut usage and troubleshoot hiccups.

Paste Options & Formatting

Show the Paste menu in your application. Explain differences and when to choose each option. Encourage learners to try all three.

Ethical Copying

Discuss attribution and respect for original authors. Highlight real-world scenarios where copying ethically matters.

Wrap-Up & Q&A

Summarize the session’s key points. Encourage learners to practice and refer to the cheat sheet. Open the floor for any final questions.

Lesson Plan

Copy Like a Pro Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

Step 1

Introduction and Objectives

Step 2

Demonstration of Keyboard Shortcuts

Step 3

Hands-on Practice

Step 4

Formatting and Ethical Practices

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Q&A

Slide Deck

Copy Like a Pro

Session Objectives

Keyboard Shortcuts

Hands-On Practice

Paste Options & Formatting

Ethical Copying

Wrap-Up & Q&A

Worksheet

Reading

Project Guide

Copy Like a Pro

CHRISTY DESKOVITZ

Lesson Plan

Copy Like a Pro Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

Step 1

Introduction and Objectives

Step 2

Demonstration of Keyboard Shortcuts

Step 3

Hands-on Practice

Step 4

Formatting and Ethical Practices

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Q&A

Slide Deck

Copy Like a Pro

Session Objectives

Keyboard Shortcuts

Hands-On Practice

Paste Options & Formatting

Ethical Copying

Wrap-Up & Q&amp;A

Worksheet

Reading

Project Guide

Copy Like a Pro

CHRISTY DESKOVITZ

Wrap-Up & Q&A