Objective
By the end of this lesson, Wesley will be able to increase his typing speed, practice typing words, sentences, numbers, and punctuation marks effectively.
Materials and Prep
- Desk
- Computer with a typing program or word processor
- Keyboard
No prior knowledge necessary, just enthusiasm to learn!
Activities
- Typing Speed Challenge: Set a timer and see how many words Wesley can type correctly in one minute. Encourage him to beat his own record each time.
- Word Typing Practice: Provide Wesley with a list of words to type. Start with simple words and gradually increase the difficulty as he improves.
- Sentence Building: Ask Wesley to type out simple sentences. This will help him practice typing different words in context.
- Number and Punctuation Practice: Create exercises that involve typing numbers and using punctuation marks. For example, typing out phone numbers or addresses.
Talking Points
- "Today, we are going to have fun practicing our typing skills on the computer!"
- "Typing quickly and accurately is an important skill to have, especially in today's digital world."
- "Let's challenge ourselves to type faster each time we practice."
- "Remember to use the correct fingers for each key to improve your typing speed."
- "Practice makes perfect, so don't get discouraged if you make mistakes. Keep trying!"