Mastering Keyboard Essentials: Shift, Space, and Enter

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• Computing
• Primary Education
• Age 7,8

Mastering Keyboard Essentials: Shift, Space, and Enter

YEAR 2

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you'll understand and use the Shift, Space bar, and Enter keys effectively.

Shift and Enter

Space bar

What do you already know about using the Shift, Space bar, and Enter keys?

Shift Key: Uppercase Letters

Use the Shift key to type capital letters. Hold it down while pressing the letter key.

Shift Key: Symbols

The Shift key helps type symbols on number keys, like

@,

#, and

%. Hold Shift and press the number key.

Space Bar: Separating Words

Press the Space bar once to separate words. It creates a space between them.

Enter/Return Key: New Line

Use Enter to start a new line.

It moves your cursor down to the next line.

Typing Practice

Type: My name is [Your Name].

I love to learn!

Use Shift, Space, and Enter.

Apply Your Skills

Write a short sentence about your favourite activity.

Use all the keys correctly.

Review and Reflect

Think about how you used Shift, Space, and Enter today.

What was easy?

What was challenging?