This term

• You have all done SO well on the spellings last term.

• This term, we will be learning SUBJECT SPECIFIC words.

• There is a PRIZE for the top form at the end of the term.

Spelling Challenge 6Computing

Week beginning – Monday 9th June 2014

Computing Week1. Format

2. Program

3. Publish

4. Hyperlink

5. Rotate

6. Minimise

7. Processor

8. Browser

9. Encryption

10. Macro

Format

To prepare a drive to be used by an operating system by deleting or changing all of the data and setting up a file system. I had to format the document in order for it to be read correctly.Can you put the word ‘format’ intoa sentence?

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ProgramA sequence of instructions, written to perform a specified task with a computer.I used a program that help me locate a specific file.

Can you put the word ‘program’ into a sentence?

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PublishTo produce and issue (printed or electronic matter) for distribution and sale.

I regularly publish a blog about fly fishing on a specialist website.

Can you put the word ‘publish’ into a sentence?

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HyperlinkA link from a hypertext document to another location, activated by clicking on a highlighted word or image.Wikipedia is full of hyperlinks to other pagesCan you put the word ‘hyperlink’ into a sentence?

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RotateTo move or cause to move in a circle round an axis or centre.

By pressing Ctrl and an arrow, you can rotate the screen.Can you put the word ‘rotate’ into a sentence?

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MinimiseTo reduce (something, especially something undesirable) to the smallest possible amount or degree.To minimise the screen, use the little box in the right hand corner.Can you put the word ‘minimise’ into a sentence?

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ProcessorA machine that processes something

I use a word processor for documents.Can you put the word ‘processor’ into a sentence?

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Browsera computer program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web.Google is a popular browser.

Can you put the word ‘browser’ into a sentence?

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EncryptionThe activity of converting data or information into code.

I use encryption to disguise text in a document.Can you put the word ‘encryption’ into a sentence?

Macro A single instruction that expands automatically into a set of instructions to perform a particular task.

Create a macro to automatically change the colour of your writing.

Can you put the word ‘macro’ into a sentence?

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Do you understand all of this week’s words?

Can you use any of them in your lessons this week?

Do you achieve 10 out of 10 each week?

How could you help your peers who do not yet achieve a score

of 10?Do your form calculate your form average every week?