4th Quarter

Typing, Intro Research and Word Processing

In Q4, first graders will continue developing keyboard skills. Students will practice typing home row keys, all previous lesson keys, as well as adding new keys.

Students will practice introductory online research by learning to find appropriate images to illustrate their word processing documents.

Students will also strengthen their word processing skills with assignments that include learning how to add, delete, resize, and position multiple images in typed documents. These skills are foundational for creating multimedia presentations going forward.

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: Online Search

Review:

• Demonstrate how to search for images online.
• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the image into a word processor.
• Demonstrate how to move and resize images.
• Demonstrate how to use "text wrapping" (MS Word) to position images around the text.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "I Eat Healthy Fruits" assignment.
  • Write about 3 fruits you eat and add 1 picture for each piece of fruit.
• Complete the "Sentence Stretcher" assignment.
  • Use the graphic organizer to expand a short sentence by adding information about who, what, when, where and why.

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: Online Search

Review:

• Demonstrate how to search for images online.
• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the image into a word processor.
• Demonstrate how to move and resize images.
• Demonstrate how to use "text wrapping" (MS Word) to position images around the text.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "5 Snacks I Like" assignment.
  • Write about 5 snacks you like and add 1 picture for each snack.
• Complete the "Sentence Stretcher" assignment.
  • Use the graphic organizer to expand a short sentence by adding information about who, what, when, where and why.

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: Online Search

Review:

• Demonstrate how to search for images online.
• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the image into a word processor.
• Demonstrate how to move and resize images.
• Demonstrate how to use "text wrapping" (MS Word) to position images around the text.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "5 Birds I Like" assignment.
  • Write about 5 birds you like and add 1 picture for each bird.
• Complete the "Sentence Stretcher" assignment.
  • Use the graphic organizer to expand a short sentence by adding information about who, what, when, where and why.

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: Online Search

Review:

• Demonstrate how to search for images online.
• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the image into a word processor.
• Demonstrate how to move and resize images.
• Demonstrate how to use "text wrapping" (MS Word) to position images around the text.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "5 Insects of Summer" assignment.
  • Write about 5 insects of summer and add 1 picture for each insect.
• Complete the "Sentence Stretcher" assignment.
  • Use the graphic organizer to expand a short sentence by adding information about who, what, when, where and why.

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: Online Search

Review:

• Demonstrate how to search for images online.
• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the image into a word processor.
• Demonstrate how to move and resize images.
• Demonstrate how to use "text wrapping" (MS Word) to position images around the text.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "5 Toys I Like" assignment.
  • Write about 5 toys you like and add 1 picture for each toy.
• Complete the "Sentence Stretcher" assignment.
  • Use the graphic organizer to expand a short sentence by adding information about who, what, when, where and why.

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: Online Search

Review:

• Demonstrate how to search for images online.
• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the image into a word processor.
• Demonstrate how to move and resize images.
• Demonstrate how to use "text wrapping" (MS Word) to position images around the text.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "5 Awesome Reptiles" assignment.
  • Write about 5 awesome reptiles and add 1 picture for each reptile.
• Complete the "Sentence Stretcher" assignment.
  • Use the graphic organizer to expand a short sentence by adding information about who, what, when, where and why.

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: Online Search

Review:

• Demonstrate how to search for images online.
• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the image into a word processor.
• Demonstrate how to move and resize images.
• Demonstrate how to use "text wrapping" (MS Word) to position images around the text.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "5 Vegetables I Eat" assignment.
  • Write about 5 vegetables you eat and add 1 picture for each vegetable.
• Complete the "Sentence Stretcher" assignment.
  • Use the graphic organizer to expand a short sentence by adding information about who, what, when, where and why.

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: Online Search

Review:

• Demonstrate how to search for images online.
• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the image into a word processor.
• Demonstrate how to move and resize images.
• Demonstrate how to use "text wrapping" (MS Word) to position images around the text.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "5 Amazing Sea Creatures" assignment.
  • Write about 5 amazing sea creatures and add 1 picture for each creature.
• Complete the "Sentence Stretcher" assignment.
  • Use the graphic organizer to expand a short sentence by adding information about who, what, when, where and why.
• Complete the "Way of the Ant" assignment.
  • Use your own name in the story.
  • Search for context appropriate clipart to insert into your sentences.

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: Online Search

Review:

• Demonstrate how to search for images online.
• Demonstrate how to copy and paste the image into a word processor.
• Demonstrate how to move and resize images.
• Demonstrate how to use "text wrapping" (MS Word) to position images around the text.

Word Processing Assignment:

• Complete the "5 Dogs I Like" assignment.
  • Write about 5 dogs you like and add 1 picture for each dog.
• Complete the "Sentence Stretcher" assignment.
  • Use the graphic organizer to expand a short sentence by adding information about who, what, when, where and why.
• Complete the "Hare and Tortoise" assignment.
  • Use your own name in the story.
  • Search for context appropriate clipart to insert into your sentences.

Enrichment:

• Students work on enrichment activities when finished.