In this LESSON you will learn about:

Learning Objectives:
 The use of basic file handling operations:
  • How to open a file
  • How to read and write to a file
  • How to close the file
  1. Attempt the File Manipulation tasks
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of File Manipulation
  3. Develop manipulation skills in Python​​​​

Lesson Overview 

Resources
Starter:
Begin with a Kahoot quiz
Example

Main:
This lesson is about file handling.  Yes you can edit, read and write to text files using Python code, just a few lines. 
  1. Work through the presentation and complete the coding challenges
  2. Write down the theory concepts
  3. Look at the Code below and describe what the program is doing.
Class Notes
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hours.txt
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email_task.zip
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  1. Look at the example program below for reading and writing, try out the File Manipulation codes
  1. Download the email folder and attempt the task.  Use your common Python IDE or the virtual box.  Ensure that both program files are in the same folder.

Plenary:
Try the Kahoot quiz again and see what you have learnt

Home Study:

Complete the online File Manipulation