2nd Quarter

Touch Typing and Word Processing Skills

First grade Q2 technology lessons continue to emphasize a strong focus on typing and word processing.

In the second quarter, first graders progress to additional stages of the online typing program to continue developing keyboard skills. Students will practice typing homerow keys as well as adding the E and I keys.

They will also strengthen their word processing skills with assignments that include sequence writing using the formats of beginning, middle, end and first, then, next, and finally. Students will learn to use clipart to add illustrations to their typed documents.

Typing Lessons:

• Focus on typing accuracy - Proper finger placement, not speed.
  • Speed will be acquired naturally over time in the future months and years of typing lessons.

Word Processing:

• Students work to gain proficiency and speed using a word processor to write and illustrate with sentences, shapes and clipart.
• Students will practice with narrative, informative, and opinion writing styles.
  • These are "guided" writing exercises that students will copy either exactly or very closely.
    • Generally, this avoids students struggling with ideas, indecision, or spelling problems that slow or prevent progress to completion.

File Distribution:

• Share assignment files using Dropbox, Google Drive, Box.com, Microsoft OneDrive or a shared network drive on the school network server.

Enrichment:

• Use the enrichment activities to support regular classroom curricula.
  • Good for early finishers, late arrivals, supplementation, differentiation.

Session 1: Typing Practice

Typing Review:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 20-30 minutes.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Word Processing and Enrichment

Review the Word Processor:

• Review how to open and close the program.
• Demonstrate backspace, enter, shift, undo keys.
• Demonstrate how to name and save a document.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "My Ouch Story" assignment.
• Students write a few sentences, change font size and add their name.
• Use proper capitalization, proper word spacing and punctuation.
• Teach students how to use clipart if you have it.
  • Students may add one shape or clipart image.
• Print and/or save documents.

Alternate Word Processing Assignment:

• Create your own sentences for students to write using 1st Grade Dolche Sight Words.
• 27 additional word processing activities for first graders

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing Practice

Typing Review:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 20-30 minutes.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Word Processing and Enrichment

Review the Word Processor:

• Review how to open and close the program.
• Demonstrate backspace, enter, shift, undo keys.
• Demonstrate how to name and save a document.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "How to Walk a Dog" assignment.
• Students write a few sentences, change font size and add their name.
• Use proper capitalization, proper word spacing and punctuation.
• Teach students how to use clipart if you have it.
  • Students may add one shape or clipart image.
• Print and/or save documents.

Alternate Word Processing Assignment:

• Create your own sentences for students to write using 1st Grade Dolche Sight Words.
• 27 additional word processing activities for first graders

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing Practice

Typing Review:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 20-30 minutes.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Word Processing and Enrichment

Review the Word Processor:

• Review how to open and close the program.
• Demonstrate backspace, enter, shift, undo keys.
• Demonstrate how to name and save a document.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "How to Make a PB&J Sandwich" assignment.
• Students write a few sentences, change font size and add their name.
• Use proper capitalization, proper word spacing and punctuation.
• Teach students how to use clipart if you have it.
  • Students may add one shape or clipart image.
• Print and/or save documents.

Alternate Word Processing Assignment:

• Create your own sentences for students to write using 1st Grade Dolche Sight Words.
• 27 additional word processing activities for first graders

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing Practice

Typing Review:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 20-30 minutes.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Word Processing and Enrichment

Review the Word Processor:

• Review how to open and close the program.
• Demonstrate backspace, enter, shift, undo keys.
• Demonstrate how to name and save a document.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "How to Get Ready for School" assignment.
• Students write a few sentences, change font size and add their name.
• Use proper capitalization, proper word spacing and punctuation.
• Teach students how to use clipart if you have it.
  • Students may add one shape or clipart image.
• Print and/or save documents.

Alternate Word Processing Assignment:

• Create your own sentences for students to write using 1st Grade Dolche Sight Words.
• 27 additional word processing activities for first graders

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing Practice

Typing Review:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 20-30 minutes.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Word Processing and Enrichment

Review the Word Processor:

• Review how to open and close the program.
• Demonstrate backspace, enter, shift, undo keys.
• Demonstrate how to name and save a document.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "How to Babysit a Puppy" assignment.
• Students write a few sentences, change font size and add their name.
• Use proper capitalization, proper word spacing and punctuation.
• Teach students how to use clipart if you have it.
  • Students may add one shape or clipart image.
• Print and/or save documents.

Alternate Word Processing Assignment:

• Create your own sentences for students to write using 1st Grade Dolche Sight Words.
• 27 additional word processing activities for first graders

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing Practice

Typing Review:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 20-30 minutes.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Word Processing and Enrichment

Review the Word Processor:

• Review how to open and close the program.
• Demonstrate backspace, enter, shift, undo keys.
• Demonstrate how to name and save a document.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "My Day at School" assignment.
• Students write a few sentences, change font size and add their name.
• Use proper capitalization, proper word spacing and punctuation.
• Teach students how to use clipart if you have it.
  • Students may add one shape or clipart image.
• Print and/or save documents.

Alternate Word Processing Assignment:

• Create your own sentences for students to write using 1st Grade Dolche Sight Words.
• 27 additional word processing activities for first graders

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing Practice

Typing Review:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 20-30 minutes.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Word Processing and Enrichment

Review the Word Processor:

• Review how to open and close the program.
• Demonstrate backspace, enter, shift, undo keys.
• Demonstrate how to name and save a document.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "A Day of Making Cookies" assignment.
• Students write a few sentences, change font size and add their name.
• Use proper capitalization, proper word spacing and punctuation.
• Teach students how to use clipart if you have it.
  • Students may add one shape or clipart image.
• Print and/or save documents.

Alternate Word Processing Assignment:

• Create your own sentences for students to write using 1st Grade Dolche Sight Words.
• 27 additional word processing activities for first graders

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing Practice

Typing Review:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 20-30 minutes.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Word Processing and Enrichment

Word Processing Assignment:

• Choose between the "Happy Holidays" or "My Play Date" assignments.
• Students write a few sentences, change font size and add their name.
• Use proper capitalization, proper word spacing and punctuation.
• Teach students how to use clipart if you have it.
  • Students may add one shape or clipart image.
• Print and/or save documents.

Alternate Word Processing Assignment:

• Create your own sentences for students to write using 1st Grade Dolche Sight Words.
• 27 additional word processing activities for first graders

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing Practice

Typing Review:

• Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing.
• Review proper finger technique.

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 20-30 minutes.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Word Processing and Enrichment

Word Processing Assignment:

• Choose between the "One Stormy Day" or "The Day I Lost My Tooth" assignments.
• Students write a few sentences, change font size and add their name.
• Use proper capitalization, proper word spacing and punctuation.
• Teach students how to use clipart if you have it.
  • Students may add one shape or clipart image.
• Print and/or save documents.

Alternate Word Processing Assignment:

• Create your own sentences for students to write using 1st Grade Dolche Sight Words.
• 27 additional word processing activities for first graders

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.