Year 1 - Computing
Adding and removing text
Digital writing
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Unit Summary
This unit covers various aspects of using a computer to create and manipulate text. Pupils will become familiar with using a keyboard and mouse to enter and remove text. They will consider how to change the look of their text, and will be able to justify their reasoning for making these changes.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to add and remove text using a keyboard.
Key Notes
- A keyboard can type letters, numbers, spaces and new lines.
- The cursor controls where the keyboard adds or removes text.
- Text can be removed using the backspace key.
Vocabulary To Learn
- cursor: in a word processor, the blinking line where text will appear
- spacebar: the key that makes a space in between words
- enter: the key that starts a new line
- backspace: the key that removes the last letter or space
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Backspace removes a whole sentence.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
A keyboard can type letters, numbers, spaces and new lines. The cursor controls where the keyboard adds or removes text.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'cursor'
in a word processor, the blinking line where text will appear. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: Backspace removes a whole sentence. Correction: Backspace removes one character at a time so that minormistakes can be corrected quickly.
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