Divide the class into pairs. Students will work together using a word processing program to summarize a chapter in Social Studies or Science. Students will use bullets and make each point a different font or font style.
	Students will use a word processing program to write a letter to an elected official encouraging them to vote for or against an issue important to them.
	Divide into pairs. Each student will use a word processing program to create a study guide for an upcoming test. It could be in any content area. Students will then print and switch with their partner.
	Word Process a letter to the Step Mother in the fairy tale "Cinderella" persuading her to treat Cinderella with respect. It should also state reasons why she should let Cinderella go to the ball with her stepsisters.
	Students will use a word processing program to publish a report on a topic currently being studied in any subject area. Reports should include a centered title, more than one paragraph and clip art.
	All students are at a computer in a lab. Give a one sentence prompt or story starter. Students have 3 minutes to key in as many lines as possible to continue the story. Call time and students move down one seat and start the time over. Alert students when it is the last 3 minutes so the conclusion to the story can be written. Share the stories with the class. The same activity can be done with one computer. Students would rotate to the one computer from their seat.
	Take a topic currently being discussed in Social Studies or Science. Each student is to design and publish an original brochure advertising his or her topic. It should include text using different fonts, sizes and styles. It must also include a graphic.