This document provides instructions for an introductory lesson on Python programming. The learning objectives are to understand basic Python syntax, be able to use the IDLE integrated development environment, and write and run a Python program. The lesson covers opening IDLE, identifying what IDLE stands for, writing a simple Python program to ask for a name and print a greeting, and dealing with syntax errors.

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVE
 Understand and be able to use
basic Python syntax.

3. LESSON OUTCOMES
 I can identify the different computer
programming languages that I use …
 I can use IDLE in Python …
 I can write and run a program using
Python …

4. STARTER – 5 MINS
1.Open up a text editor such as Notepad.
2.Write a list of all the apps, programs
and applications you have used so far
today.
3.Be ready to share your ideas with the
class.
Learning Outcome
 I can identify the different computer
programming languages that I use …
 I can use IDLE in Python …
 I can write and run a program using Python …

5. USING PYTHON …
To open Python,
click the following:
1. Use the Python Help menu to find out what an
IDLE is.
2. What does IDLE stand for?
Learning Outcome
 I can identify the different computer
programming languages that I use …
 I can use IDLE in Python …
 I can write and run a program using Python …

6. MINI PLENARY
Jim uses an IDLE to create a program.
Think of two tools in an IDLE that can help
Jim when creating the program.
Learning Outcome
 I can identify the different computer
programming languages that I use …
 I can use IDLE in Python …
 I can write and run a program using Python …

7. WRITING YOUR FIRST PROGRAM
In a new Python shell copy the following code:
print ("What is your name?")
firstname = input()
print ("Hello,",firstname)
Learning Outcome
 I can identify the different computer
programming languages that I use …
 I can use IDLE in Python …
 I can write and run a program using Python …

8. SYNTAX ERRORS
In a new Python Shell, copy the lines of
code below:
Learning Outcome
 I can identify the different computer
programming languages that I use …
 I can use IDLE in Python …
 I can write and run a program using Python …

9. SYNTAX ERRORS EXPLAINED …
If you have copied the code correctly your IDLE should look like this:
messages
point out a
problem with
the program.
Speech marks,
colons, brackets,
apostrophes and
spelling words
have to be just
right.
Learning Outcome
 I can identify the different computer
programming languages that I use …
 I can use IDLE in Python …
 I can write and run a program using Python …

10. PLENARY
A syntax error can occur when
writing a program.
1. What is meant by a syntax error, give an
example.
Learning Outcome
 I can identify the different computer
programming languages that I use …
 I can use IDLE in Python …
 I can write and run a program using Python …