3rd Grade

A "proficient" third grader is able to independently ...

Type with both hands anchored from "home row" position.

Use the thumb (right thumb traditionally) to add spaces between words
or sentences.

Exhibit correct posture.

Produce a 1-page document that combines good use of
fonts, colors, and graphics.

Useful Resources	Grade Level Resources
Keyboard Chart - larger charts may be obtained at the VLC PowerPoint Version	Good Design Principles a student sample
Correct Posture Poster (Download a PowerPoint version)	Keyboard Chart to support student practice without a computer. PowerPoint Version Keyboard Check list (word doc) ... used by teachers to record student progress.
Computer Rules Poster (Download a Word version to modify)	Touch Typing offers free online practice or you may download their program. BBC Dance Mat Typing
Mouse hints	Online keyboarding practice website with lessons that start with home row.
Computer Parts Chart Poster (letter size) - Larger charts may be obtained at the VLC or download the Publisher file	On-line Tutorial for MS WORD
Using Pull Down Menus and Clipart handout
Managing and Saving Files handout

3rd Grade Standards & Rubrics

ALL students will show good typing habits.

Below Basic	Basic	Proficient	Advanced	Assessment Method
Does not use appropriate touch-typing technique to enter text. o Both hands on home row o Good posture	Usually applies touch-typing techniques to enter text.	Shows a habit of typing with both hands from the home row with appropriate technique.	Types accurately without looking at the keyboard.	Teacher Observation

Below Basic	Basic	Proficient	Advanced	Assessment Method
Elements of document are not balanced on the page. The content is distracted by font or color choice.	With assistance, produce a 1-page document with good design principles o Balanced layout o Appropriate fonts and colors that are easy to read o Content and graphics match	Independently produces a 1-page document that follows good design principles. o Balanced layout o Appropriate fonts and colors that are easy to read o Content and graphics match	Confidently creates 1-page documents with good design principles and can explain these principles to others.	Student work compared to exemplars