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In this lesson you will learn how to use a keyboard. 
Lesson
5
Using a Keyboard
Moz: Today we will play some games. First tell me, what do you use 
to write in your book?
Jyoti: We use a pencil or a pen. Our teacher uses a chalk to write 
on the board.
Tejas: I have seen my sister use a keyboard to write on the computer.
Moz: The Keyboard is an important part of a computer.  What do 
you see on it ?
Tejas: It has many small buttons. Some of them have alphabets and 
numbers written on them. There are also some words like ‘Enter? written on 
them. 
Jyoti: The keyboard is connected by a wire to the CPU of the computer.
  
Moz: Right. We can use a keyboard to give instructions to the computer 
The buttons on the keyboard are called keys.
Alphabet Keys
The keys on which you see alphabets: A – Z are called alphabet keys. These 
are used to write words. 
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m
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In this lesson you will learn how to use a keyboard. 
Lesson
5
Using a Keyboard
Moz: Today we will play some games. First tell me, what do you use 
to write in your book?
Jyoti: We use a pencil or a pen. Our teacher uses a chalk to write 
on the board.
Tejas: I have seen my sister use a keyboard to write on the computer.
Moz: The Keyboard is an important part of a computer.  What do 
you see on it ?
Tejas: It has many small buttons. Some of them have alphabets and 
numbers written on them. There are also some words like ‘Enter? written on 
them. 
Jyoti: The keyboard is connected by a wire to the CPU of the computer.
  
Moz: Right. We can use a keyboard to give instructions to the computer 
The buttons on the keyboard are called keys.
Alphabet Keys
The keys on which you see alphabets: A – Z are called alphabet keys. These 
are used to write words. 
  
Number Keys
The keys on which you see numbers: 0 - 9 are called number keys. These 
are used to write numbers.
Special Keys
The keys on which you see words are called special keys. These are used 
for specific tasks such as moving to the next line on a page.
 
Moz opens a Text Editor.
Moz: Try to type your names is the keyboard. Can you find the 
alphabets in your name on the keyboard? 
Tejas: [types his name] Yes. My name now appears on the monitor! 
Whatever I typed on the keyboard is now shown on the monitor. 
Moz: Remember, your posture while using a keyboard is important. Sit 
straight while typing. Press softly on the keys. 
Tejas: [continues typing “tejasjyoti”]: How do I leave a space between 
the names? 
Moz: Use the Space bar.  
     
    
   
Space bar
While you are typing, you can press the Space bar to create spaces. 
This is usually the longest key on the last row of the keyboard. It may 
not have anything written on it.
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m
A
In this lesson you will learn how to use a keyboard. 
Lesson
5
Using a Keyboard
Moz: Today we will play some games. First tell me, what do you use 
to write in your book?
Jyoti: We use a pencil or a pen. Our teacher uses a chalk to write 
on the board.
Tejas: I have seen my sister use a keyboard to write on the computer.
Moz: The Keyboard is an important part of a computer.  What do 
you see on it ?
Tejas: It has many small buttons. Some of them have alphabets and 
numbers written on them. There are also some words like ‘Enter? written on 
them. 
Jyoti: The keyboard is connected by a wire to the CPU of the computer.
  
Moz: Right. We can use a keyboard to give instructions to the computer 
The buttons on the keyboard are called keys.
Alphabet Keys
The keys on which you see alphabets: A – Z are called alphabet keys. These 
are used to write words. 
  
Number Keys
The keys on which you see numbers: 0 - 9 are called number keys. These 
are used to write numbers.
Special Keys
The keys on which you see words are called special keys. These are used 
for specific tasks such as moving to the next line on a page.
 
Moz opens a Text Editor.
Moz: Try to type your names is the keyboard. Can you find the 
alphabets in your name on the keyboard? 
Tejas: [types his name] Yes. My name now appears on the monitor! 
Whatever I typed on the keyboard is now shown on the monitor. 
Moz: Remember, your posture while using a keyboard is important. Sit 
straight while typing. Press softly on the keys. 
Tejas: [continues typing “tejasjyoti”]: How do I leave a space between 
the names? 
Moz: Use the Space bar.  
     
    
   
Space bar
While you are typing, you can press the Space bar to create spaces. 
This is usually the longest key on the last row of the keyboard. It may 
not have anything written on it.
Tejas: I made a mistake while typing. How do I erase it?
Moz: Use the Backspace key. 
Backspace 
While you are typing, you can press the Backspace key to erase 
letters. It is usually the last key in the row of numbers. This may look 
different on different keyboards.
  
After you have studied this lesson, 
you will be able to:
Use a keyboard for entering 
words and numbers.
Use special keys to enter text.
Learning Outcome
Enter Key
While you are typing, the Enter key is used to move to the next line. 
It is usually found at the end of the middle row of alphabets. The  
Enter key is also used for other actions which we will learn later.
Moz: Now you can play the ‘Falling Letters? game that you played after 
lesson 2. 
The children play the game for sometime and soon it was time for 
them to go home. 
Tejas: This was fun. Tomorrow, can you show 
us how to paint using a computer?
Moz:. Yes. Tomorrow we can 
explore how to draw, 
paint and much more. 
Chin Chinaki…
     
    
   
Tejas [after a lot of typing] : How do I go to the next line?  
Moz: Use the Enter key. Press this key once to go to the 
next line.
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In this lesson you will learn how to use a keyboard. 
Lesson
5
Using a Keyboard
Moz: Today we will play some games. First tell me, what do you use 
to write in your book?
Jyoti: We use a pencil or a pen. Our teacher uses a chalk to write 
on the board.
Tejas: I have seen my sister use a keyboard to write on the computer.
Moz: The Keyboard is an important part of a computer.  What do 
you see on it ?
Tejas: It has many small buttons. Some of them have alphabets and 
numbers written on them. There are also some words like ‘Enter? written on 
them. 
Jyoti: The keyboard is connected by a wire to the CPU of the computer.
  
Moz: Right. We can use a keyboard to give instructions to the computer 
The buttons on the keyboard are called keys.
Alphabet Keys
The keys on which you see alphabets: A – Z are called alphabet keys. These 
are used to write words. 
  
Number Keys
The keys on which you see numbers: 0 - 9 are called number keys. These 
are used to write numbers.
Special Keys
The keys on which you see words are called special keys. These are used 
for specific tasks such as moving to the next line on a page.
 
Moz opens a Text Editor.
Moz: Try to type your names is the keyboard. Can you find the 
alphabets in your name on the keyboard? 
Tejas: [types his name] Yes. My name now appears on the monitor! 
Whatever I typed on the keyboard is now shown on the monitor. 
Moz: Remember, your posture while using a keyboard is important. Sit 
straight while typing. Press softly on the keys. 
Tejas: [continues typing “tejasjyoti”]: How do I leave a space between 
the names? 
Moz: Use the Space bar.  
     
    
   
Space bar
While you are typing, you can press the Space bar to create spaces. 
This is usually the longest key on the last row of the keyboard. It may 
not have anything written on it.
Tejas: I made a mistake while typing. How do I erase it?
Moz: Use the Backspace key. 
Backspace 
While you are typing, you can press the Backspace key to erase 
letters. It is usually the last key in the row of numbers. This may look 
different on different keyboards.
  
After you have studied this lesson, 
you will be able to:
Use a keyboard for entering 
words and numbers.
Use special keys to enter text.
Learning Outcome
Enter Key
While you are typing, the Enter key is used to move to the next line. 
It is usually found at the end of the middle row of alphabets. The  
Enter key is also used for other actions which we will learn later.
Moz: Now you can play the ‘Falling Letters? game that you played after 
lesson 2. 
The children play the game for sometime and soon it was time for 
them to go home. 
Tejas: This was fun. Tomorrow, can you show 
us how to paint using a computer?
Moz:. Yes. Tomorrow we can 
explore how to draw, 
paint and much more. 
Chin Chinaki…
     
    
   
Tejas [after a lot of typing] : How do I go to the next line?  
Moz: Use the Enter key. Press this key once to go to the 
next line.
1. Identify the ENTER key and colour them in Red. 
Colour all the ALPHABET keys in Green.
2. Colour the alphabets in the word COMPUTERS. 
3. Tick the correct way to sit while using the keyboard.
WORKSHEETS 1.5
 
 
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m
A
In this lesson you will learn how to use a keyboard. 
Lesson
5
Using a Keyboard
Moz: Today we will play some games. First tell me, what do you use 
to write in your book?
Jyoti: We use a pencil or a pen. Our teacher uses a chalk to write 
on the board.
Tejas: I have seen my sister use a keyboard to write on the computer.
Moz: The Keyboard is an important part of a computer.  What do 
you see on it ?
Tejas: It has many small buttons. Some of them have alphabets and 
numbers written on them. There are also some words like ‘Enter? written on 
them. 
Jyoti: The keyboard is connected by a wire to the CPU of the computer.
  
Moz: Right. We can use a keyboard to give instructions to the computer 
The buttons on the keyboard are called keys.
Alphabet Keys
The keys on which you see alphabets: A – Z are called alphabet keys. These 
are used to write words. 
  
Number Keys
The keys on which you see numbers: 0 - 9 are called number keys. These 
are used to write numbers.
Special Keys
The keys on which you see words are called special keys. These are used 
for specific tasks such as moving to the next line on a page.
 
Moz opens a Text Editor.
Moz: Try to type your names is the keyboard. Can you find the 
alphabets in your name on the keyboard? 
Tejas: [types his name] Yes. My name now appears on the monitor! 
Whatever I typed on the keyboard is now shown on the monitor. 
Moz: Remember, your posture while using a keyboard is important. Sit 
straight while typing. Press softly on the keys. 
Tejas: [continues typing “tejasjyoti”]: How do I leave a space between 
the names? 
Moz: Use the Space bar.  
     
    
   
Space bar
While you are typing, you can press the Space bar to create spaces. 
This is usually the longest key on the last row of the keyboard. It may 
not have anything written on it.
Tejas: I made a mistake while typing. How do I erase it?
Moz: Use the Backspace key. 
Backspace 
While you are typing, you can press the Backspace key to erase 
letters. It is usually the last key in the row of numbers. This may look 
different on different keyboards.
  
After you have studied this lesson, 
you will be able to:
Use a keyboard for entering 
words and numbers.
Use special keys to enter text.
Learning Outcome
Enter Key
While you are typing, the Enter key is used to move to the next line. 
It is usually found at the end of the middle row of alphabets. The  
Enter key is also used for other actions which we will learn later.
Moz: Now you can play the ‘Falling Letters? game that you played after 
lesson 2. 
The children play the game for sometime and soon it was time for 
them to go home. 
Tejas: This was fun. Tomorrow, can you show 
us how to paint using a computer?
Moz:. Yes. Tomorrow we can 
explore how to draw, 
paint and much more. 
Chin Chinaki…
     
    
   
Tejas [after a lot of typing] : How do I go to the next line?  
Moz: Use the Enter key. Press this key once to go to the 
next line.
1. Identify the ENTER key and colour them in Red. 
Colour all the ALPHABET keys in Green.
2. Colour the alphabets in the word COMPUTERS. 
3. Tick the correct way to sit while using the keyboard.
WORKSHEETS 1.5
 
 
1. Play games that require the use of a keyboard. 
Ask the teacher to open Gcompris. [by Applications=>Games=>Childsplay.] 
Ask the teacher to open Gcompris. [by Applications=>Games=>Gcompris.] 
d. Simple sums: Add and write the 
number. Click on the thumb icon to 
know if your answer is right.
c. Falling words: Type the falling 
words before they reach the ground.
2. Enter the following words on the computer. (Note the teacher opens Text Editor)
a. mouse
b. keyboard
c. monitor
d. space bar
b. Learn Alphabets: Enter alphabet key 
on the keyboard to hear the word
starting with that letter.
a. Falling letters: Type the 
falling letters before they 
hit the ground
Explore!
1. How will you write the number 2008 using the keyboard?
2. How will you write your name in CAPITAL letters?
1.5
Project
Do project 6 given in lesson 10.