Crafting the HTML Structure
Crafting the HTML Structure
In this part of the assignment, we’ll dive into creating the structure of an HTML document. This exercise is designed to help you understand the hierarchical nature of HTML elements and how they come together to form the backbone of a web page.
Activity 1: Paper HTML Model
Before we start coding, let’s build a physical model of an HTML page. This activity will help you visualize the structure of a web page and understand the parent-child relationship between elements.
- Cut out pieces of paper to represent different HTML tags (e.g.,
<html>,<head>,<title>,<body>,<h1>,<p>). - On each piece of paper, write the name of the tag it represents.
- Arrange these pieces to model the structure of an HTML document. Remember,
<head>and<body>are siblings that reside within the<html>parent element.
This activity not only reinforces the concept of nesting and hierarchy but also prepares you for the actual coding process.
Activity 2: Digital HTML Model
Now that you have a physical model of an HTML document, let’s replicate that structure digitally using a text editor.
- Open your text editor and create a new file. Save it as
index.html. - Start by typing the doctype declaration at the top: <!DOCTYPE html>
- Add the opening and closing
<html>tags. Inside, create the<head>and<body>sections. - In the
<head>section, add a<title>tag and give your page a title. - In the
<body>section, replicate the structure of your paper model, using HTML tags for headings, paragraphs, etc.
This activity will help you translate the concept of an HTML structure from a tangible model to actual code, laying the foundation for more complex web development tasks.
Reflection
After completing these activities, take a moment to reflect on how the physical structuring activity influenced your understanding of HTML document structure. Consider how the process of translating a physical model to digital code might apply to future web development projects.
