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K EYW ORDS
Lessons in KeyWords
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practice typing a s d f and then j k l ;. Repeat several times until students
can strike the home row keys correctly.
4. Use the Finger Zones overhead transparency to show students the
keyboard zones for each finger. Have students practice striking another
key with one finger and then returning that finger to the home row key.
Practice with several fingers. Monitor students, helping them make
needed adjustments.
5. Show students how to strike the enter key and the space bar. The right
little finger strikes the enter key and then returns to the home row key.
Either thumb is used to strike the space bar. Have students practice
striking the enter key and the space bar and returning to the correct home
row key. Monitor students, helping them make needed adjustments.
6. Explain to students that pressing the enter key moves the cursor to the
beginning of the next line and that pressing the space bar inserts a space
between words.
7. Review the basics of sitting properly, using correct wrist placement,
striking the keys, and always returning to the home row keys.
Lessons in KeyWords
The following tables list the lessons provided in KeyWords. Each table shows
the keys introduced in the lesson, the words and word patterns learned, and
the passing criteria for testing (based on the default goals—see page 6-14).
Lesson 1: Start Here!
Keys introduced none
Words learned none
Patterns none
Passing criteria 0 WPM 0 errors