Lesson #16: What are the HOME ROW KEYS, continued?

Last week the students were introduced to what the home row keys on the keyboard are.  They specifically focused on the keys: asdfjkl;.  This week, they are going to continue praciting with the home row and add in the keys of “g&h”.  


TEST YOUR KNOWLEGE:
What two keys are in the HOME ROW but your fingers do not rest upon them?
What finger should touch the "g&h" keys?

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
Don't forget about the similarities we talked about in class between typing and playing an instrument.  Can you name the things that they have in common?  Where should you look when you are typing?  How should your hands rest?  Don't forget that just like playing an instrument, succeeding while typing takes practice!


ADDITIONAL ONLINE PRACTICE:
I will then have the students practice online via my technology webpage under “Resources/KEYBOARDING” for Lesson 1: Home Row keys.  This website allows them to practice the home row keys together, while telling them their accuracy and words per minute.

SPEED TESTS:
In order to have each child set their own goal, as well as for me to see where each students stands with typing, I will have the students take both Speed Test 1 & 2 on my technology webpage under “Resources/KEYBOARDING”.  Feel free to practice at home!


CLICK HERE FOR MORE ONLINE PRACTICE!