ICT at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 3)
Unit 3A: Combining text and graphics
Section 5: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
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Objectives |
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- technique: to use the shift key to type characters, such as question marks
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Activities |
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Outcomes |
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Children: |
- Enter a piece of text and replace all the punctuation marks with 'x'.
- Discuss how authors use punctuation marks for effect and remind the class how to use the shift key to type upper case letters. Show them how the key can be used to type other characters.
- Ask the children to replace each 'x' with the correct punctuation. Ask them to print out their work.
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- amend text using the correct key combinations
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Points to note |
Time could be allowed in other units for children to develop their familiarity with the computer keyboard.
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This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of
activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by
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