Publishing Our Narratives
Practice proper keyboarding techniques
Format a written document with correct spacing and paragraphs
Transfer handwritten narrative to digital format
“A man has joy in giving an apt answer; and a word at the right time, how good it is!”
— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)Just as carefully choosing words matters in communication, carefully typing and formatting our writing helps our message be clear
Review proper sitting posture at computer. Demonstrate correct hand placement on keyboard.
Demonstrate how to create a new document, set appropriate margins, and use paragraph formatting
Students will type their handwritten narrative into a computer document
Simpler: Provide typed template with pre-set formatting
Challenge: Add dialogue formatting and more complex text features
Review typing progress and formatting choices
Dear God, thank You for giving us skills to communicate Your love through writing. Help us use our words to glorify You.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add illustrations to our narratives!
“A man has joy in giving an apt answer; and a word at the right time, how good it is!”
— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to act out the verse while reciting
Students are learning to transfer handwritten work to digital format with proper formatting
Frustration with typing speed and accuracy
Careful attention to document formatting and typing technique