Skill T5.1.4: Use spacebar, shift, enter, arrow keys, caps lock, escape, tab, delete and backspace
Grade Level: Second
Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate the use of the caps lock, tab, shift, arrow keys, escape, enter, delete and backspace keys.
Academic Expectations: 1.16
Resources: Word processor, spreadsheet
Sample Activity:
Students will use the "Caps Lock" key to create titles, field names, emphasize words or phrases in written pieces.
Students will use the "Tab" key to indent a paragraph, create a list, moving between fields in a spreadsheet.
Students will use the "Shift" key at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and any other incidents where capitalizing one letter is appropriate.
Students will use the "Backspace" key to erase immediate mistakes.
Recommended Core Content: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Practical Living/Vocational Studies, Arts & Humanities