Lesson #15: What are the HOME ROW KEYS on the keyboard?

The students are beginning to learn how to type.  This week, I will introduce the home row keys on the keyboard, focusing specifically on the keys: asdf jkl;.  The students will also take a time test that will show them how fast they type, as well as their accuracy.   This will be their pre-test to help them set their own goal, as well as keep track of their progress. 


THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE TYPING:

• sit with your back straight
• hands should always go on the "home row" keys
• look for the raised bar on the "j & k" keys in order to find the right spot
• both hands stay on the space bar
• don't rest arms on the desk
• pretend there is a bubble underneath the palms of your hands while typing
• RELAX

EXERCISE:
Can you figure out which fingers touch which letter?

LEFT HAND:
pinky: A
ring finger: S
middle: D
index: F


RIGHT HAND:
index: J
middle: K
ring: L
index: ;


EXTENSIONS:
Make sure you practice the home row keys!  Need some help?  Visit SMOY's website/Miss Wilmes' Technology Page.  Under Resources, there is a section entitled KEYBOARDING.  Feel free to play any online typing games or visit the first resource called "Home Row Keys Practice". Your students began this exercise for me in class this week.