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K–12 Standards

Keyboarding Connections: Grades 7, 8

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Reviewing Keyboarding Skills While Incorporating Literacy Techniques

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Identify proper keyboarding techniques

    1. 1.

      Use correct fingers1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Maintain correct posture1.2.2

    3. 3.

      Maintain correct arm, hand, & finger position1.2.3

    4. 4.

      Keep eyes on copy1.2.4

  • 1.3

    Identify methods for improving keystroking, speed, and control

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate improved keying techniques and speed through timed writings1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Identify topic sentences

    1. 1.

      Select topic sentences while typing paragraphs1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Discuss CSRQ method

    1. 1.

      Modify comprehension questions into complete sentences using CSRQ method1.5.1

Open-Response and Writing Mechanics

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Identify advanced open-response answers

    1. 1.

      Key sample answers2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Place a box border the best sample open-response answer2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Format specific details from story with shading2.2.3

    4. 4.

      Make the supporting evidence text bold2.2.4

  • 2.3

    Discuss capitalization rules

    1. 1.

      Correct capitalization errors while keying sentences2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Discuss formatting skills

    1. 1.

      Format documents using bold, shade, and border capitalization2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Identify sentence parts

    1. 1.

      Place a box border around subjects in clauses2.5.1

    2. 2.

      Using the highlight tool, highlight verbs in clauses2.5.2

    3. 3.

      Underline conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating)2.5.3

    4. 4.

      Change text color of prepositional phrases to eliminate as choice for subject or verb2.5.4

  • 2.6

    Discuss punctuation rules

    1. 1.

      Insert commas and end marks as needed in compound and complex sentences2.6.1

  • 2.7

    Compose compound and complex sentences

    1. 1.

      Create and key sentences using dependent and independent clauses2.7.1

  • 2.8

    Explain comprehension of written text

    1. 1.

      Complete cloze paragraphs2.8.1

  • 2.9

    Identify errors on a document using proofreaders' marks

    1. 1.

      Correct errors on a document2.9.1

  • 2.10

    List ideas by a using graphic organizer

    1. 1.

      Create graphic organizer in response to literature using informal outline format2.10.1

  • 2.11

    Discuss composing written responses

    1. 1.

      Key responses to literature that demonstrate understanding or interpretation2.11.1

  • 2.12

    Explain bullets

    1. 1.

      Create graphic organizer using bullets2.12.1

Formatting Letters and Envelopes

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Explain letter formatting skills

    1. 1.

      Key letters in various styles3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Key letters with special features, such as enclosure notation, and attachment notation3.2.2

  • 3.3

    Explain envelope formatting skills

    1. 1.

      Prepare envelope for a corresponding letter, using available software3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Print envelope for a corresponding letter, using available software3.3.2

  • 3.4

    Explain letter composition and preparation with a live event writing

    1. 1.

      Compose letter, prepare envelope, and mail to recipient3.4.1

  • 3.5

    Describe how to create a business letter

    1. 1.

      Create letter responding to a personal-business letter3.5.1

  • 3.6

    Identify kinds of tabs: left tab, right tab, decimal tab, center

    1. 1.

      Create a document containing various tab settings3.6.1

  • 3.7

    Identify leader tabs

    1. 1.

      Create a document containing various tab settings utilizing leaders3.7.1

  • 3.8

    Discuss sources for, and uses of, clip art

    1. 1.

      Insert clip art while creating letterhead3.8.1

    2. 2.

      Manipulate clip art (move, size, rotate)3.8.2

    3. 3.

      Wrap text around clip art3.8.3

  • 3.9

    Discuss uses of word art

    1. 1.

      Insert word art while creating a letterhead3.9.1

    2. 2.

      Manipulate word art (move, size, rotate)3.9.2

    3. 3.

      Wrap text around word art3.9.3

Formatting Memorandums

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Explain memorandum formatting techniques

    1. 1.

      Identify the parts of a memorandum4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Key a standard memorandum4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Key a simplified memorandum4.2.3

  • 4.3

    Live event writing

    1. 1.

      Compose memo and give to recipient4.3.1

Formatting Reports

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Explain report formatting skills

    1. 1.

      Key MLA formatted reports5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Key reports with various types of references listed on works cited page5.2.2

    3. 3.

      Key multipage reports with second-page headings5.2.3

    4. 4.

      Key an annotated bibliography5.2.4

Formatting Tables

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Explain table formatting

    1. 1.

      Key a multicolumn table6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Key a multicolumn table with column headings6.2.2

Formatting Announcements

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Explain announcements

    1. 1.

      Key an announcement7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Design an announcement using various fonts, paper dimensions, paper orientations, clip art, and page borders7.2.2

    3. 3.

      Key an announcement using various fonts, paper dimensions, and paper orientations7.2.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7 and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2008
Where can I read the official document?
Keyboarding Connections

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