HOME ROW
This row has the letters A, S, D, F, J, K, L, ;. Which one of these is on the left side and starts with the letter A?
"A"
This row has letters like Q, W, E. Which letter in that group is the first letter of the word "elephant"
"E"
The bottom row has keys like Z, X, C. Which of these is the same as the start of the word "cat"?
C
Which big key at the bottom do we press with our thumbs to move between words?
"Space bar"
Which key helps you make a capital letter when you press it and another letter at the same time (name one)?
"Shift" (or "Caps Lock" if student says it)
Which top-row key do we press for the sound at the start of the word "win"?
" W"
Which top-row key do we press for the sound at the start of the word "win"
"W"
Which bottom-row key is used in the word "box" for the sound at the start?
"B" (start of "box")
This key makes the cursor go down to a new line. Is it called "Space" or "Enter"?
"Enter"
Which key do we use to delete a letter that is just before the cursor ?
backspace or delete
Which finger on the left hand usually rests on the F key when we type?
"Left index finger"
Point to the letter that is between Q and E on the top row. What letter is it?
"W" (between Q and E)
Which bottom-row key would you press for the letter that looks like a small circle on some keyboards.
"M or . key location varies — teacher: accept M or point to key near right side)"
Which thumb do many students use for the space bar (left or right)?
"Right or left thumb (either is fine)"
Which key do we press to make a capital letter if we only use one hand at a time ?
Name the one you use just while holding it.
Shift
Name one letter from the right side of the home row that you press with your right middle finger
"K"
L (right middle finger usually on K)"
Give me a Letter that is in the word Gospel
"O"
Name a bottom-row letter used in the word "zoo"
"Z"
What do you press to finish typing a short sentence and go to the next line?
"Enter"
Which key makes big letters without holding it down ? Say "yes" if that's the key.
"Yes — Caps Lock"
Explain why the home row is special (short answer for teacher to read):
"We rest our fingers there to be ready to type"
Name a top-row letter you use when typing the word "cat".
"T"
(teacher: for 'cat' the C is bottom row—accept if student says a top-row letter used in letter names; teacher guide: expect 'T' for 'tap' etc.)"
Show or say three letters from the bottom row that you can use to spell a short word
three letters forming a simple word (examples: "c-a-t" or "z-i-p")
Demonstrate or explain how you make a space between two words when you type (teacher asks student to press the correct key).
"Press the space bar between words"
Tell how you would type a big letter at the start of your name
"Hold Shift and press the letter" or "Turn on Caps Lock, press letter, then turn off"