Do: Introductions.
Review Computer Part Names -- Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU and others as necessary
Model: Demonstrate how to use Dance Mat Typing stage one, level one (ASDF,JKL: and G, H) Review the homerow and proper finger technique.
Model: Show Proper Finger Placement on the Keyboard
Assign Typing Practice - Students type about 20-25 minutes.
Enrichment - Work on these enrichment activities after typing
Word Processing - Show this graphic organizer to the class. All About Me
Students access this file (Make a Copy) All About Me Google File
Students complete the information about themselves using the graphic organizer.
Enrichment - Work on these enrichment activities when finished.
Assign Typing Practice - Students type about 20-25 minutes or until done.
Enrichment - Work on these enrichment activities after typing.
Word Processing - Student's Friendly Letter
Students use the graphic organizer to write a friendly letter using the heading, greeting, body, closing and signature.
Students add the address and date to the heading.
Students enter their greeting and body text.
Students finish with a closing statement and their signature.
Show the BrainPop Jr. video "How To" Friendly Letter Video.
Students access this file Friendly Letter Template
Write a friendly letter to your teachers. Tell about something that happened during summer vacation. Write 65-95 words or more.
Enrichment - Work on these enrichment activities when finished.
Typing Review
Make a second "Friendly Letter" graphic organizer available to students. Demo how to use the friendly letter graphic organizer,
Option #1: Write a friendly letter to your parents. Thank them for something they have done for you recently. Explain what made it so special for you. Write 65-95 words or more. Save your work.
Option #2: Practice writing sentences with punctuation. Students use proper capitalization, spelling, word spacing, and punctuation. Students may change font size, color, and style. Students may add images / clipart if possible.
Enrichment - Work on these enrichment activities when finished.