4th graders begin keyboarding 1st semester. They will work on proper keyboarding techniques.
HOMEROW Keys - Hands rest on these keysLeft Hand A S D F
Right hand J K L ; Neighbors G H Thumbs Spacebar Top Row Keys -Fingers visit these keys but return to the homerow. Left Hand Q W E R T Right Hand Y U I O P Bottom Row Keys -Fingers visit these keys but return to the homerow. Left Hand Z X C V B Right Hand B N M , . / Lessons
Week 1: Review Keyboarding Rules/Terms & Homerow Keys Week 2: Review keyboard, Keyboarding Test, Practice Homerow Week 3: Practice own text Week 4: Practice spelling & Lessons 9/12-9/16 Week 5: Practice Lessons 9/19-9/23 Week 6: Practice Spelling Words, T & Y 9/26-9/30 Week 7: Week 8: Practice Spelling Words T & Y/ W & O Week 9: P & Q/ V & M 10/17-10/21 Week 10: Lessons 10/24-10/28 Week 11: Lessons 10/31-11/4 Week 12: Lessons 11/7-11/11 |
Keyboarding RulesSit up straight
Eyes on the screen Correct fingers Rhythm Eliminate errors Tap your keys as if they are hot Keyboarding TermsKeyboarding
Qwerty Homerow Delete WPM= Words per minute Accuracy= measure of mistakes. The less mistakes you make, the better your accuracy. Activities
Homerow Song (aiff) Words to Homerow Song Homerow Match Match Homerow Keys to the correct fingers |