3rd Quarter

Typing & Word Processing

In Q3, first graders will strengthen their word processing skills with multiple assignments that include learning how to cut, copy, and paste images and text.

Students will also learn to use text boxes and arrows to create labeled diagrams. These basic skills are foundational for creating multimedia presentations going forward.

In Q3, first graders continue developing keyboard skills. Students will practice typing homerow keys, all previous lesson keys, as well as adding new keys.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Typing Review:

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

Typing Practice:

• Practice Dance Mat Typing for 25-30 minutes.

Additional Typing Practice:

• Do 3 minutes of Typing Rocket Jr.
  • Type with both hands.
  • Try to get a final score of 60 points or more.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Copy and Paste Pictures

Review:

• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the pictures into the correct column.
  • Right click copy, right click paste.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "Copy and Paste Animals" and "Copy and Paste Animal Vocabulary" assignment.
  • Use copy and paste to classify insects, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, fish and birds.
• Print and/or save finished documents.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Typing Review:

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

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until finished with Dance Mat Typing

Additional Typing Practice:

• Do 3 minutes of Typing Rocket Jr.
  • Type with both hands.
  • Try to get a final score of 60 points or more.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Copy and Paste Pictures

Review:

• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the pictures into the correct column.
  • Right click copy, right click paste.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "Copy and Paste Living and Non-Living Things" assignment.
  • Use copy and paste to classify insects, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, fish and birds.
• Print and/or save finished documents.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Typing Review:

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

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until finished with Dance Mat Typing

Additional Typing Practice:

• Do 3 minutes of Typing Rocket Jr.
  • Type with both hands.
  • Try to get a final score of 60 points or more.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Copy and Paste Pictures

Review:

• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the pictures into the correct column.
  • Right click copy, right click paste.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "Copy and Paste Ladybug Math" assignment.
• Complete the "Copy and Paste Positional Pictures" assignment.
• Complete the "Copy and Paste Push and Pull" assignment.
• Print and/or save finished documents.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Typing Review:

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

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until finished with Dance Mat Typing

Additional Typing Practice:

• Do 3 minutes of Typing Rocket Jr.
  • Type with both hands.
  • Try to get a final score of 60 points or more.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Copy and Paste Pictures

Review:

• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the pictures into the correct column.
  • Right click copy, right click paste.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "Copy and Paste Solids, Liquids, Gases" assignment.
• Complete the "Copy and Paste Fractions" assignment.
• Complete the "Copy and Paste Hours" assignment.
• Print and/or save finished documents.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Typing Review:

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

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until finished with Dance Mat Typing

Additional Typing Practice:

• Do 3 minutes of Typing Rocket Jr.
  • Type with both hands.
  • Try to get a final score of 60 points or more.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Copy and Paste Text

Review:

• Demonstrate how to copy and paste text / numbers into the correct row.
  • Right click copy, right click paste.
• Cut / copy and paste with precision.
  • Copy / cut ONLY the text, no empty spaces before or after the text.
  • Use UNDO as necessary.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "Copy and Paste Ladybug Math" assignment.
• Complete the "Copy and Paste Weather Words" assignment.
• Print and/or save finished documents.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Typing Review:

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

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until finished with Dance Mat Typing

Additional Typing Practice:

• Do 3 minutes of Typing Rocket Jr.
  • Type with both hands.
  • Try to get a final score of 60 points or more.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Copy and Paste Text

Review:

• Demonstrate how to copy and paste text / numbers into the correct row.
  • Right click copy, right click paste.
• Cut / copy and paste with precision.
  • Copy / cut ONLY the text, no empty spaces before or after the text.
  • Use UNDO as necessary.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "Copy and Paste Animal Vocabulary" assignment.
• Complete the "Copy and Paste Positional Words" assignment.
• Complete the "Copy and Paste Computer Parts" assignment.
• Complete the "Copy and Paste Opposites" assignment.
• Print and/or save finished documents.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Typing Review:

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

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until finished with Dance Mat Typing

Additional Typing Practice:

• Do 3 minutes of Typing Rocket Jr.
  • Type with both hands.
  • Try to get a final score of 60 points or more.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Text Boxes, Shapes, and Labeling

Review:

• Demonstrate how to add text boxes and type in them.
• Demonstrate how to add shapes and type inside them. Show how to add arrows.
  • Click exactly on the board then drag to move a box.
  • Click and drag a corner to resize.
  • Use text wrapping to move the picture.
• Be patient, text boxes take skill to move and size accurately.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" assignment.
• Print and/or save finished documents.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Typing Review:

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

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until finished with Dance Mat Typing

Additional Typing Practice:

• Do 3 minutes of Typing Rocket Jr.
  • Type with both hands.
  • Try to get a final score of 60 points or more.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Text Boxes, Shapes, and Labeling

Review:

• Demonstrate how to add text boxes and type in them.
• Demonstrate how to add shapes and type inside them. Show how to add arrows.
  • Click exactly on the board then drag to move a box.
  • Click and drag a corner to resize.
  • Use text wrapping to move the picture.
• Be patient, text boxes take skill to move and size accurately.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "Wasp Body Parts Labeling" assignment.
• Complete the "Birds Labeling" assignment.
• Print and/or save finished documents.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.

Session 1: Typing and Enrichment

Typing Review:

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

Typing Practice:

• Practice for 25-30 minutes or until finished with Dance Mat Typing

Additional Typing Practice:

• Do 3 minutes of Typing Rocket Jr.
  • Type with both hands.
  • Try to get a final score of 60 points or more.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities after typing.

Session 2: Text Boxes, Shapes, and Labeling

Review:

• Demonstrate how to add text boxes and type in them.
• Demonstrate how to add shapes and type inside them. Show how to add arrows.
  • Click exactly on the board then drag to move a box.
  • Click and drag a corner to resize.
  • Use text wrapping to move the picture.
• Be patient, text boxes take skill to move and size accurately.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "Students Choice Body Parts Labeling" assignment.
  • Choose your own insect or animal diagram from clipart or the internet to label.
  • Add a minimum of 5 labels to your diagram.
• Print and/or save finished documents.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.