Week 02 · Telling the computer: input
Monday
Input means in
// Parts that send information in
⏱ about 15 min
Monday: Input means in
Rocket types a word on the laptop.
Letters pop up on the screen.
Raven watches. "What do you notice?"
Nova twirls. "Hint: the keys send the letters in."
Information goes in
Input means information going into a computer.
You press a key. The letter goes in.
The keyboard is an input part.
The computer follows instructions with what you send in.
Nova gets input too. She listens for your questions.
Keys with jobs
| Key | Its job |
|---|---|
| letter keys | send in letters |
| number keys | send in numbers |
| space bar | makes a space between words |
| enter | starts a new line |
| backspace | erases one letter |
KEYBOARD CHECK
- Read the question.
- Tap your answer.
What does input mean?
Which part is an input part?
Which key makes a space between words?
Which key erases one letter?
Look at the key table again.
| Sentence | True or false? |
|---|---|
| Input means information going in. | ? |
| The keyboard is an input part. | ? |
| The enter key erases a letter. | ? |
| Number keys send in numbers. | ? |
WHY THIS EXERCISEEnter starts a new line. Backspace erases.
Try it
Ask a grown-up to open a typing box.
Press one letter key gently.
Watch the letter appear on the screen.
Press one letter key gently.
Watch the letter appear on the screen.
Safety first
Clean, dry hands before you touch a keyboard.
Tap keys gently, one finger at a time.
A grown-up opens and closes the device.
Tap keys gently, one finger at a time.
A grown-up opens and closes the device.
TYPING A LETTER
- Tap a card.
- Then tap its spot.
1First
2Next
3Then
4Last
IN OR NOT IN?
- Read the question.
- Tap your answer.
Rocket pressed keys. What went in?
What comes first when you type?
How should you tap a key?
Think about the key table and the safety box.
| Sentence | True or false? |
|---|---|
| The space bar makes a space. | ? |
| You should bang on the keys. | ? |
| Letters go in through the keyboard. | ? |
WHY THIS EXERCISEGentle taps keep the keyboard working well.
Draw a keyboard with the space bar.
Word Spot: as, ask
Here are new sight words.
Look at each word. Say it. Spell it.
As: A-S.
Ask: A-S-K.
FIND THE WORD
- Listen to the word.
- Tap it.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
FILL THE GAP
- Listen to the sentence.
- Tap the missing word.
The rock is ___ big as a ball.
You can ___ a grown-up for help.
Nice typing, crew! Tomorrow we move the pointer.