Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Business Studies - Home Row Keys

**Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 (Grade 7)** **Subject:** Business Studies **Topic:** Home Row Keys --- ### **Lesson Objectives:** 1. **Understanding Home Row Keys:** Students will understand the concept and importance of the home row keys on a keyboard. 2. **Identifying Home Row Keys:** Students will identify the specific keys that constitute the home row on a QWERTY keyboard. 3. **Proper Typing Technique:** Students will learn the correct finger placement and practice typing using proper technique. 4. **Increasing Typing Speed and Accuracy:** Students will practice typing to increase their speed and accuracy using home row keys. --- ### **Materials Needed:** - Computers with QWERTY keyboards - Projector and screen for demonstrations - Interactive Typing Tutor software or online typing tools (e.g., TypingClub, BBC Dance Mat Typing) - Printouts or digital copies of keyboard diagrams - Typing practice sheets --- ### **Lesson Structure:** #### **Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Introduction:** - Welcome the students and introduce the lesson topic. - Briefly explain the importance of learning to type efficiently using the home row keys in today's digital world, especially in business settings. 2. **Overview of Objectives:** - Explain the objectives of the lesson and what the students are expected to learn and practice. #### **Instructional Input (15 minutes)** 1. **Demonstration of Home Row Keys:** - Project a QWERTY keyboard diagram on the screen. - Identify and explain the keys on the home row: A, S, D, F, J, K, L, ; (semicolon). - Discuss the concept of “home row” where fingers rest when not typing. 2. **Proper Finger Placement:** - Demonstrate the correct finger placement on the home row keys: - Left hand: Little finger on A, ring finger on S, middle finger on D, index finger on F. - Right hand: Index finger on J, middle finger on K, ring finger on L, little finger on ; (semicolon). - Emphasize the importance of keeping fingers on these keys and reaching up or down to other keys as needed. #### **Guided Practice (15 minutes)** 1. **Interactive Typing Tutor:** - Have students log onto a typing tutor software or website. - Guide students through initial exercises focusing on home row keys. - Monitor progress and provide assistance as needed. 2. **Keyboard Diagrams:** - Provide students with printouts or digital diagrams of the keyboard. - Have them practice identifying and touching each key on their keyboards while referring to the diagrams. #### **Independent Practice (10 minutes)** 1. **Typing Drills:** - Students will complete a series of typing drills focusing on home row keys using the interactive typing tutor or a provided worksheet. - Emphasize accuracy before speed – encourage students to focus on hitting the correct keys with the appropriate fingers. #### **Review and Assessment (10 minutes)** 1. **Typing Test:** - Conduct a short typing test using the home row keys to gauge students' progress in accuracy and speed. - Use online tools or pre-prepared typing tests to assess their performance. 2. **Feedback:** - Provide individual feedback on their performance, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. #### **Closure (5 minutes)** 1. **Recap:** - Summarize the key points covered in the lesson – the home row keys, proper finger placement, and the benefit of practicing typing. 2. **Home Practice:** - Encourage students to practice at home using their keyboards or online typing tutors. - Provide additional resources or websites where students can continue their practice. 3. **Q&A:** - Open the floor for any questions or concerns the students might have about the lesson. 4. **Preview Next Lesson:** - Briefly introduce the next topic to keep students engaged and create a connection to the upcoming lesson. --- ### **Evaluation:** - **Observation:** During the guided and independent practice sessions. - **Typing Test Results:** Comparing pre-lesson and post-lesson speeds and accuracy. - **Participation:** Engagement and participation during the lesson activities and Q&A session. --- ### **Homework/Extension Activity:** - Practice for 10-15 minutes each day on an online typing tutor focusing on home row keys. - Create a paragraph using as many home row keys as possible. Bring this paragraph typed out to the next class for a peer review exercise. --- **Note:** Adjust time allocations and activities based on the specific needs and progress of your students.