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TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK EIGHT

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BUSINESS STUDIES

Topic: HOME ROW KEYS

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Uses of the Rows Keys

II.) Identify the Four Rows of the Keyboard

III.) Identify the Divisions of the Keyboard

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the uses of key rows and identify  the Four Rows of the Keyboard

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and explain the Divisions of the Keyboard

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

HOME ROW KEYS

Uses of the Rows Keys

The rows on a keyboard serve different purposes and contain specific types of keys:

  1. Top Row (Function Row or Number Row):

   - Contains function keys (F1 to F12) used for shortcuts and commands in software applications.

   - Number keys (1 to 0) are also located in this row, providing quick access for numeric input.

  1. Number Row (Top Alphanumeric Row):

   - Contains primary alphanumeric keys (QWERTYUIOP) along with numbers (1 to 0) and special characters accessible with Shift.

  1. Home Row:

   - Designed for resting fingers between typing. Includes keys (ASDF for the left hand and JKL; for the right hand) that are the base positions for fingers during touch typing.

  1. Bottom Row (Spacebar Row):

   - Includes the spacebar for inserting spaces between words.

   - Contains modifier keys like Ctrl, Alt, and Windows key (on Windows keyboards), along with arrow keys for navigation and other utility keys.

Identify the Four Rows of the Keyboard

The four main rows on a standard keyboard are:

  1. Top Row (Function Row or Number Row):

   - Contains function keys (F1 to F12) and number keys (1 to 0). 

  1. Number Row (Top Alphanumeric Row):

   - Contains primary alphanumeric keys (QWERTYUIOP) along with numbers (1 to 0) and special characters accessible with Shift.  

  1. Home Row:

   - Includes keys (ASDF for the left hand and JKL; for the right hand) that are the base positions for fingers during touch typing.

  1. Bottom Row (Spacebar Row):

   - Contains the spacebar for inserting spaces between words.

   - Includes modifier keys like Ctrl, Alt, and arrow keys for navigation.

Identify the Two Divisions on the Keyboard

The two divisions or sections of the keyboard are:

  1. Alphanumeric Section: This section includes all the keys used for typing text, numbers, and symbols. It encompasses the top three rows (Function Row, Number Row, Home Row) and part of the bottom row (Spacebar Row).
  2. Functional Section: This section includes keys used for various functions beyond typing alphanumeric characters. It consists of function keys (F1 to F12) at the top, navigation keys (Arrow keys) and editing keys (Home, End, Page Up, Page Down) in the middle, and modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt, Shift) along with utility keys (Windows key, context menu key) at the bottom.

EVALUATION: 1. Mention Uses of each Rows Keys on the keyboard

  1. Identify the four rows of the Keyboard
  2. Explain briefly the divisions of the Keyboard

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively