Year 1 - Computing
Make changes to 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 capital letters and change your text.
Key Notes
- A keyboard can type upper and lowercase letters.
- Caps lock or shift can be used to type capital letters.
- Individual words or sections of text can be selected for editing.
Vocabulary To Learn
- caps lock: the key that turns on typing in all capital letters
- shift: the key you hold down to type a capital letter
- select: make a choice on a computer
- double click/tap: clicking or tapping twice
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A computer always types in capital letters.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
A keyboard can type upper and lowercase letters. Caps lock or shift can be used to type capital letters.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'caps lock'
the key that turns on typing in all capital letters. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: A computer always types in capital letters. Correction: The default for a keyboard is lower case letters. You need to use the caps lock/shift to type in capital letters.
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