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Co n t e n t s

Introduction iii
Topic A: About the manual............................................................................... iv
Topic B: Setting student expectations ............................................................. viii
Topic C: Classroom setup..................................................................................x
Topic D: Support...............................................................................................xii
Introduction to KAZ 1-1
Topic A: Getting started................................................................................... 1-2
Topic B: The keyboard .................................................................................... 1-5
Unit summary: Introduction to KAZ................................................................ 1-8
The five key phrases 2-1
Topic A: The first key phrase .......................................................................... 2-2
Topic B: The second key phrase...................................................................... 2-8
Topic C: The third key phrase ........................................................................ 2-12
Topic D: The fourth key phrase ...................................................................... 2-16
Topic E: The fifth key phrase......................................................................... 2-20
Unit summary: The five key phrases............................................................... 2-23
Words and sentences 3-1
Topic A: The first two fingers.......................................................................... 3-2
Topic B: The first, third, and fourth fingers .................................................... 3-5
Topic C: The third and fourth fingers of the left hand..................................... 3-8
Topic D: Sentences ......................................................................................... 3-10
Unit summary: Words and sentences .............................................................. 3-13
Capitalization, punctuation, and numbers 4-1
Topic A: Capitalization.................................................................................... 4-2
Topic B: The number row............................................................................... 4-10
Topic C: Punctuation...................................................................................... 4-12
Unit summary: Capitalization, punctuation, and numbers .............................. 4-16
The numeric keypad 5-1
Topic A: Playing with numbers ....................................................................... 5-2
Unit summary: The numeric keypad................................................................ 5-6
Speed and accuracy 6-1
Topic A: Improving speed and accuracy ......................................................... 6-2
Topic B: Speed drills ...................................................................................... 6-23
Unit summary: Speed and accuracy................................................................ 6-28
Course summary S-1
Topic A: Course summary............................................................................... S-2
Topic B: Continued learning after class .......................................................... S-4
Index I-1

ii KAZ (Keyboarding A to Z)

iii

KAZ

Introduction
After reading this introduction, you will know
how to:
A Use Course Technology ILT manuals in
general.
B Use prerequisites, a target student
description, course objectives, and a skills
inventory to properly set students
expectations for the course.
C Set up a classroom to teach this course.
D Get support for setting up and teaching this
course.
iv KAZ (Keyboarding A to Z)

Topic A: About the manual
Course Technology ILT philosophy
Our goal at Course Technology is to make you, the instructor, as successful as possible.
To that end, our manuals facilitate students learning by providing structured interaction
with the software itself. While we provide text to help you explain difficult concepts,
the hands-on activities are the focus of our courses. Leading the students through these
activities will teach the skills and concepts effectively.
We believe strongly in the instructor-led classroom. For many students, having a
thinking, feeling instructor in front of them will always be the most comfortable way to
learn. Because the students focus should be on you, our manuals are designed and
written to facilitate your interaction with the students, and not to call attention to
manuals themselves.
We believe in the basic approach of setting expectations, then teaching, and providing
summary and review afterwards. For this reason, lessons begin with objectives and end
with summaries. We also provide overall course objectives and a course summary to
provide both an introduction to and closure on the entire course.
Our goal is your success. We encourage your feedback in helping us to continually
improve our manuals to meet your needs.
Manual components
The manuals contain these major components:
Table of contents
Introduction
Units
Course summary
Index
Each element is described below.
Table of contents
The table of contents acts as a learning roadmap for you and the students.
Introduction
The introduction contains information about our training philosophy and our manual
components, features, and conventions. It contains target student, prerequisite,
objective, and setup information for the specific course. Finally, the introduction
contains support information.
Introduction v

Units
Units are the largest structural component of the actual course content. A unit begins
with a title page that lists objectives for each major subdivision, or topic, within the unit.
Within each topic, conceptual and explanatory information alternates with hands-on
activities. Units conclude with a summary comprising one paragraph for each topic, and
an independent practice activity that gives students an opportunity to practice the skills
theyve learned.
The conceptual information takes the form of text paragraphs, exhibits, lists, and tables.
The activities are structured in two columns, one telling students what to do, the other
providing explanations, descriptions, and graphics. Throughout a unit, instructor notes
are found in the left margin.
Course summary
This section provides a text summary of the entire course. It is useful for providing
closure at the end of the course. The course summary also indicates the next course in
this series, if there is one, and lists additional resources students might find useful as
they continue to learn about the software.
Index
The index at the end of this manual makes it easy for you and your students to find
information about a particular software component, feature, or concept.
vi KAZ (Keyboarding A to Z)

Manual conventions
Weve tried to keep the number of elements and the types of formatting to a minimum
in the manuals. We think this aids in clarity and makes the manuals more classically
elegant looking. But there are some conventions and icons you should know about.

Instructor note/icon Convention Description

Italic text In conceptual text, indicates a new term or feature.

Bold text
In unit summaries, indicates a key term or concept. In an
independent practice activity, indicates an explicit item
that you select, choose, or type.
Code font Indicates code or syntax.
Longer strings of
code will look
like this.
In the hands-on activities, any code thats too long to fit
on a single line is divided into segments by one or more
continuation characters (). This code should be entered
as a continuous string of text.
Instructor notes. In the left margin, provide tips, hints, and warnings for
the instructor.

Select bold item In the left column of hands-on activities, bold sans-serif
text indicates an explicit item that you select, choose, or
type.

Keycaps like e
Indicate a key on the keyboard you must press.
Warning icon.
Warnings prepare instructors for potential classroom
management problems.
Tip icon.
Tips give extra information the instructor can share with
students.
Setup icon.
Setup notes provide a realistic business context for
instructors to share with students, or indicate additional
setup steps required for the current activity.
Projector icon.
Projector notes indicate that there is a PowerPoint slide
for the adjacent content.

Introduction vii

Hands-on activities
The hands-on activities are the most important parts of our manuals. They are divided
into two primary columns. The Heres how column gives short directions to the
students. The Heres why column provides explanations, graphics, and clarifications.
To the left, instructor notes provide tips, warnings, setups, and other information for the
instructor only. Heres a sample:
Do it! A-1: Creating a commission formula
Heres how Heres why
1 Open Sales This is an oversimplified sales compensation
worksheet. It shows sales totals, commissions,
and incentives for five sales reps.
Take the time to make
sure your students
understand this
worksheet. Well be here a
while.
2 Observe the contents of cell F4

The commission rate formulas use the name
C_Rate instead of a value for the commission
rate.

For these activities, we have provided a collection of data files designed to help students
learn each skill in a real-world business context. As students work through the activities,
they will modify and update these files. Of course, they might make a mistake and,
therefore, want to re-key the activity starting from scratch. To make it easy to start over,
students will rename each data file at the end of the first activity in which the file is
modified. Our convention for renaming files is to add the word My to the beginning
of the file name. In the above activity, for example, students are using a file called
Sales for the first time. At the end of this activity, they would save the file as My
sales, thus leaving the Sales file unchanged. If students make mistakes, they can start
over using the original Sales file.
In some activities, however, it may not be practical to rename the data file. Such
exceptions are indicated with an instructor note. If students want to retry one of these
activities, you will need to provide a fresh copy of the original data file.
PowerPoint presentations
Each unit in this course has an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. These slide
shows are designed to support your classroom instruction while providing students with
a visual focus. Each one begins with a list of unit objectives and ends with a unit
summary slide. We strongly recommend that you run these presentations from the
instructors station as you teach this course. A copy of PowerPoint Viewer is included,
so it is not necessary to have PowerPoint installed on your computer.
viii KAZ (Keyboarding A to Z)

Topic B: Setting student expectations
Properly setting students expectations is essential to your success. This topic will help
you do that by providing:
Prerequisites for this course
A description of the target student at whom the course is aimed
A list of the objectives for the course
A skills assessment for the course
Course prerequisites
Students taking this course should be familiar with personal computers and the use of a
keyboard and a mouse.
Target student
This course will benefit anyone who has a basic familiarity with computer keyboards
and wants to learn how to touch-type to increase their speed and efficiency on the
keyboard.
Course objectives
You should share these overall course objectives with your students at the beginning of
the day. This will give the students an idea about what to expect, and will also help you
identify students who might be misplaced. Students are considered misplaced when they
lack the prerequisite knowledge or when they already know most of the subject matter
to be covered.
After completing this course, students will know how to:
Use the keyboard with correct posture, and identify the home keys and their
importance in touch-typing.
Touch-type all the letter keys.
Touch-type the letter keys with increasing speed and accuracy.
Touch-type capital letters, special characters, and standard punctuation.
Touch-type numbers on a numeric keypad.
Develop increasing speed and accuracy, and calculate words per minute typing
speed.
Introduction ix

Skills inventory
Use the following form to gauge students skill level entering the class (students have
copies in the introductions of their student manuals). For each skill listed, have students
rate their familiarity from 1 to 5, with five being the most familiar. Emphasize that this
is not a test. Rather, it is intended to provide students with an idea of where theyre
starting from at the beginning of class. If a student is wholly unfamiliar with all the
skills, he or she might not be ready for the class. A student who seems to understand all
of the skills, on the other hand, might need to move on to the next course in the series.

Skill 1 2 3 4 5
Using correct posture while keyboarding
Identifying the home keys
Touch-typing the I, F, M, K, E, J, V, and D keys
Touch-typing the Enter key and Spacebar
Touch-typing the R, U, N, and C keys
Touch-typing the S, L, A, P, O, and W keys
Touch-typing the B, G, Y, H, and T keys
Touch-typing the X, Q, and Z keys
Touch-typing capital letters by using the Shift key
Touch-typing special characters by using the Shift key
Touch-typing the standard punctuation keys
Touch-typing numbers on a numeric keypad
Increasing touch-typing speed and accuracy
Calculating words per minute typing speed
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Topic C: Classroom setup
All our courses assume that each student has a personal computer to use during the
class. Our hands-on approach to learning requires they do. This topic gives information
on how to set up the classroom to teach this course. It includes minimum requirements
for the students personal computers, setup information for the first time you teach the
class, and setup information for each time that you teach after the first time you set up
the classroom.
Student computer requirements
Each students personal computer should have:
A keyboard and mouse
A numeric keypad (Depending on your class, the numeric keypad might not be
as important to some students. Consider skipping the unit on touch-typing on a
numeric keypad if you experience time constraints.)
CD-ROM drive
An SVGA monitor set to a minimum resolution of 800600
Access to a printer (optional)
Internet access if you want to download the Student Data files from
www.courseilt.com/instructor_tools.html
First-time setup instructions
The first time you teach this course, you will need to perform the following steps:
1 Install any word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, accepting all the
default settings during installation. Many operating systems come with basic
word processors that will also suffice. These include WordPad or Notepad on a
PC, and SimpleText or TextEdit on a Macintosh.
2 If you are teaching this course to kids, we have provided alternative text for the
activities in Unit 6. This text is in a Microsoft Word file on the accompanying
CD (see Kids Practice.doc). If you don't have the CD, you can download this file
from the Internet. Here's how:
a Connect to www.courseilt.com/instructor_tools.html.
b Click the link for Business and Office Skills to display a page of course
listings, and then click the link for KAZ (Keyboarding A to Z), 2nd Edition.
c Click the link for downloading the Student Data files, and follow the
instructions that appear on your screen.
Introduction xi

Setup instructions for every class
Every time you teach this course, you will need to perform the following steps:
1 If necessary, reset any defaults that have been changed in previous classes.
2 Launch each students word processing program in advance. Set the default font
to a larger size to make it easier for students to see their results as they type.
Inquire if there is anyone in the class who prefers even larger text.
3 Prepare to explain the importance of correct posture and wrist placement while
using the keyboard. You will need to monitor students as they progress through
the course and provide posture correction as needed.
4 Prepare to time students using a stopwatch or other tool that accurately measures
time to the second.
5 If you are teaching this course to kids and you wish to use the alternative text for
Unit 6, provide each student with a printed copy of Kids Practice.doc.
Speedbuilder
The KAZ Speedbuilder CD is included with both the instructors edition and the student
manual. Speedbuilder is designed to encourage short practice sessions, with twenty
phrases presented at a time. The program provides feedback by displaying the learners
progress in both speed and accuracy. Learners can choose practice material for kids or
adults.
Speedbuilder also contains a key guide that illustrates the correct fingering for the a-z
keys. To access the key guide, click the picture of the keyboard.
Installing Speedbuilder
To install Speedbuilder, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup
program should start automatically. Then, just follow the screen prompts.
If the setup program does not start automatically, heres what you do:
1 From the desktop, click the Start button and choose Run to open the Run dialog
box.
2 In the Open box, enter D:\kaz-setup.exe (where D: is your CD-ROM drive).
3 Click OK.
4 Follow the screen prompts.
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Topic D: Support
Your success is our primary concern. If you need help setting up this class or teaching a
particular unit, topic, or activity, please dont hesitate to get in touch with us. Please
have the name of the course available when you call, and be as specific as possible
about the kind of help you need.
Phone support
You can call for support 24 hours a day at (888) 672-7500. If you do not connect to a
live operator, you can leave a message, and we pledge to return your call within 24
hours (except on Saturday and Sunday).
Web-based support
The Course ILT Web site provides several instructors tools for each course, including
course outlines and answers to frequently asked questions. To download these files, go
to www.courseilt.com/instructor_tools.html. For additional Course ILT resources,
including our online catalog and contact information, go to http://www.course.com/ilt.
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Un i t 1
Introduction to KAZ
Unit time: 30 minutes
Complete this unit, and youll know how to:
A Identify how KAZ works, and use the
keyboard with correct posture.
B Use home row as the home base for your
keystrokes.
12 KAZ (Keyboarding A to Z)

Topic A: Getting started
Explanation The ability to touch-type using ten fingers is one of the most important skills required in
todays computer literate society. Theres a significant difference in performance
between people that touch-type with ten fingers and look at their screen and people that
look down at the keyboard and hunt and peck the keys with two fingers. Touch-typists
focus on the content of their work on-screen without having to think about the
keyboard. Those who hunt and peck struggle to work at half speed, and their
concentration is constantly broken. By using KAZ, you can significantly reduce the
learning time required to acquire this valuable skill.
The KAZ method
KAZ stands for Keyboarding A to Z. The KAZ method of teaching typing was
developed in the UK by Gotham New Media, with the goal of revolutionizing the way
people learn how to type properly. Learning how to touch-type the core A to Z keys,
whether book-based or software-based, usually takes around 10 to 25 hours of boring
repetitive drills. With the KAZ method, you can learn to touch-type in as little as 90
minutes, and youll have a lot more fun in the process.
How KAZ works
The best things in life are simple, and the KAZ method was designed to be simple so
that students can make progress quickly. The critical aspects that have made KAZ a
success are the way it introduces the different keys, and the memorable phrases that
bind the skills together.
Success is measured by your ability to touch-type all 26 alpha keys in as little as 90
minutes by using the five key phrases. Another measure of success will be your ability
to immediately touch-type other words and sentences that are not prepared for.
How the KAZ method is different from traditional methods
Most other typing tutors, both book and software-based, use a method designed
for the manual typewriter, which was devised more than 60 years ago.
KAZ is a fresh, fast, and effective new approach to learning how to type.
KAZ combines word association with natural dexterity to create a method that
centers on five trademarked phrases. This method focuses on the way fingering
is learned across the keyboard, and the symmetry of keystrokes.
Each section in the KAZ program offers encouragement and bite-sized
instruction, which enables you to work at your own pace and assimilate
information and gain speed and accuracy without being aware of it.
Introduction to KAZ 13

Proper keyboarding posture
Good posture is critical to your ongoing success with the keyboard. Good posture can
help prevent fatigue and soreness in your hands and wrists. Follow these guidelines as
you proceed through this course:
When your hands rest on the keys, your fingers should be slightly curved, as
shown in Exhibit 1-1. They should not stick out straight.
Use a soft touch on the keys.
Your elbows should rest lightly against your waist, and try to keep your wrists in
line with your hands, as shown in Exhibit 1-2. This will make it easier to reach
the keys.
Adjust you chair so that your feet rest on the floor.
Your arms should be approximately horizontal and your eyes at the same height
as the top of your monitor.
Make sure there is enough space underneath your workstation to move your legs
freely.
Move any obstacles. Avoid excess pressure on the backs of your legs and knees.
A footrest might also be helpful.
Dont sit in the same position for long periods of time.

Exhibit 1-1: Proper finger curvature


Exhibit 1-2: Proper keyboarding posture
Do it! A-1: Identifying proper keyboarding posture
Exercises

1 When sitting at your keyboard, your eyes should be the same height as the top of
your monitor. True or false?
True

2 Place your fingers gently on the
keys
For the moment, it doesnt matter which keys
you choose.

Verify that your fingers are
slightly curved, as shown
Verify that your elbows rest
lightly against your waist

3 You should press the keys firmly. True or false?
False. Use a soft touch on the keys.

4 When you adjust your chair, how should your feet be positioned?
Your feet should rest comfortably on the floor.

5 When typing, your arms should be horizontal to the floor. True or false?
True


Topic B: The keyboard
Explanation This book is designed for use with a QWERTY keyboard. QWERTY simply refers to the
first six letters in the main block of keys, which is the standard keyboard setup. If you
look at your keyboard, you will see the main block of keys is, for the most part, made
up of the letters of the alphabet. In this topic, you will learn how to use home row as
home base for your keystrokes.
Home row
Home row is the eight keys where you must place your hands when you start to type.
They form a base from which to move. A, S, D, and F are pressed with the left hand.
The J, K, L, and semicolon keys are pressed with the right hand, as shown in
Exhibit 1-3.

Exhibit 1-3: Home row (the home keys)
Look at the numbers to see which finger to use for each key.
4 is your little finger, or pinky finger.
3 is your ring finger.
2 is your middle finger.
1 is your index finger.
You must rest these fingers on these keys when you are in between typing. As you reach
for the other keys on the keyboard, your fingers will return to these home keys
naturally.

As shown in Exhibit 1-4, the F and J keys have raised dots or ridges on them that
provide tactile feedback that your fingers are on the correct keys. These ridges preclude
the need to look down at the keyboard to verify that your fingers are on the correct keys.
You will find that to operate a keyboard efficiently, it is essential to know the correct
placement of your hands and fingers by touch.

Exhibit 1-4: Home row: A, S, D, F, J, K, L, and semicolon
Do it! B-1: Identifying home row
Heres how Heres why

1 Place your left index finger on F,
and your right index finger on J

Verify that you can feel the raised
dots or ridges on these keys
The raised dots or ridges provide tactile
feedback that your fingers are resting on the
correct keys.

2 Gently lay your other fingers on
the remaining home row keys, as
shown
This is where your fingers must always be
before you start typing.

Verify that the fingers of your left
hand are resting on the A, S,
D, and F keys

Verify that the fingers of your
right hand are resting on the J,
K, L, and semicolon keys


3 Remove your hands from the
keyboard, and close your eyes
To verify that you can find home row without
looking at the keyboard.

With your eyes still closed, place
your fingers on the home keys,
and feel for the ridges on the F
and J keys

4 Open your eyes and verify that
your hands are placed correctly on
the home keys
The four fingers of your left hand should rest on
the A, S, D, and F keys. The four fingers of your
right hand should rest on the J, K, L, and
semicolon keys.

If necessary, practice a few times
until you are successful


Unit summary: Introduction to KAZ
Topic A In this unit, you learned about the KAZ method for learning how to type. You learned
what makes KAZ different from older, more traditional methods. You also learned the
correct posture to take when sitting at your keyboard.
Topic B Next, you learned about the eight keys that make up home row. You learned that these
home keys are essential to typing, and that you must use them as the home base for
your keystrokes. You also learned that the F and J keys have raised dots or ridges on
them that provide tactile feedback that your fingers are on the correct keys.
Independent practice activity
1 With your eyes closed, place your left index finger on the F key.
2 With your eyes closed, place your right index finger on the J key.
3 With your eyes still closed, verify that you can feel the raised ridges on these keys.
4 With your eyes still closed, let your other fingers rest on the remaining home keys.
5 With your eyes still closed, press each home key one at a time, from left to right.
6 Open your eyes and verify that you have typed a, s, d, f, j, k, l, and ;.
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Un i t 2
The five key phrases
A Touch-type the first key phrase in the KAZ
program, and use the Enter key and the
Spacebar.
B Touch-type the second key phrase in the
KAZ program.
C Touch-type the third key phrase in the
KAZ program.
D Touch-type the fourth key phrase in the
KAZ program.
E Touch-type the fifth key phrase in the KAZ
program.

Topic A: The first key phrase
Explanation There are five key phrases in the KAZ program. These phrases are specially designed to
cover all the 26 keys with virtually symmetrical movements, so that one hand mirrors
the other hand. These phrases provide progressively challenging exercises that, when
practiced repeatedly, will help you to automatically locate each key on the keyboard.
If mike jived
The first key phrase is if mike jived. The phrase involves multiple words, which means
youll need to use the Spacebar in addition to the eight unique letters in the phrase. The
keys in this phrase are shown in Exhibit 2-1.

Exhibit 2-1: The keys in if mike jived
The Spacebar
The Spacebar is located below the keys. Its the long key with no label, as shown in
Exhibit 2-2. Depending on your keyboard and operating system, your Spacebar might
look slightly different. You use the Spacebar to create spaces between words or letters.
Use your right thumb to press the Spacebar. You should be able to reach it without
taking your fingers off the home keys.

Exhibit 2-2: The Spacebar
The cursor
The cursor is standard in word processing programs. It is the vertical blinking line that
delineates your location in the document. Typing a letter or space will move the cursor
to the right, following the characters you type. The blinking helps you to quickly see
where you are in the document.
The five key phrases 23

Do it! A-1: Typing if mike
Heres how Heres why
1 Without looking down at the
keyboard, place the fingers of
both hands on the home keys

Remind students to
watch their screens as
they type. The letters that
appear will provide
confirmation that they are
pressing the correct keys.
With the second finger of your
right hand, reach up from K and
press I, without looking down
at the keyboard

Point out that the F
key is one of the home
keys. Students left index
fingers should rest there.
2 With the first finger of your left
hand, press F

You have now completed the first word if.

3 With your fingers resting lightly
on the home keys, reach down
with your right thumb to press the
Spacebar once

To create a space between the word if and the
next word in the phrase.

Observe how the cursor moves
one space to the right


4 Taking your time, type if, and
then a space, several times
Type this over and over again, until you feel the
action becomes automatic. Dont worry about
making a mistake. Thats expected at this early
stage.
Remind students not
to look at the keyboard as
they proceed through this
and every subsequent
activity.
After you have typed these
characters several times, observe
how the characters automatically
flow down to the next line on the
screen
This is known as word wrap. The lines in your
document are automatically created, so you
dont have to worry about reaching the right
edge of the document.

5 With your hands resting on the
home keys, slowly reach down
with your right index finger and
press M
To type the first letter in the word mike.

6 Taking your time, type
if m several times
(Be sure to include a space between if and m,
and each instance of if m.) Type this until you
feel the action becomes automatic.

7 Type if mi Put a space between if and mi each time.

With the second finger of your
right hand, press K a few times,
inserting a space between each k
K is one of the home keys. Remember not to
look down at the keyboard as you type.

8 Type if mik several times Keep typing until it feels automatic.
Encourage students
not to look down even if
theyre feeling lost on the
keyboard. Tell them to feel
for the raised ridges of the
F and J keys to orient
themselves back to home
row.
9 With your fingers resting on the
home keys, use the second finger
of your left hand to reach up and
press E

10 Press E several times, with a
space between each letter
To practice locating the E key and the Spacebar.

home keys, type mike several
times, with a space in between
each word
Dont rush yourself. Its better to start with a
slow, rhythmic pace than a hurried, inaccurate
pace.

12 Type if mike several times, with
a space between each word
Repeat these two words until they feel
automatic.


The Enter key
Explanation The Enter key, shown in Exhibit 2-3, moves the cursor down one line and repositions it
along the left margin of the document. Use the Enter key to create new lines or
paragraphs. Use your right pinky to press the Enter key.

The Enter key

Exhibit 2-3: The Enter key on a standard keyboard

Do it! A-2: Typing if mike jived
Heres how Heres why
1 Rest your fingers on the home
keys
Stress the importance of
students resting the
fingers theyre not using
on the home keys at all
times.
With your right index finger, press
J
The J key is one of the home keys. It has a
raised ridge on it to help orient you to home
row.

2 With the second finger of your
right hand, reach up and press
I
Youre already familiar with the I key.

3 Using the first and second fingers
of your right hand, type ji several
times
You can add a space between each pair of letters
if you choose. Type these two letters until the
sequence feels automatic.

4 With the index finger of your left
hand, reach down and press V
You can also practice moving your finger down
without pressing the V key.

With your fingers resting on the
home keys, type jiv several times,
with a space between each one
Make sure you use your right index finger for
the J, your second finger for the I, and your left
index finger for the V key.

5 With the second finger of your
right hand, reach up and press
E

Bring the same finger back to its
home row position and press D


6 Type ed several times Make sure you press both keys with the same
finger, as shown in the picture above.

7 Type jived several times, with a
space between each word
Repeat the word until you feel the action is
automatic.

home keys, type if mike jived
four times
Remember to look at your screen, not down at
your hands, and to insert a space between each
word.

9 With your right pinky finger (your
fourth finger), press e,
then return your right hand to the
home keys
Feel free to look down at the keyboard as you
press the Enter key for the first few times. When
you think the action feels automatic, repeat this
step without looking at the keyboard.

Press e again, and return
your fingers to the home keys

Repeat this four more times


Topic B: The second key phrase
Explanation In this topic, you will learn to automatically locate the R, U, N, and C keys by
practicing the phrase rude dunce.
Rude dunce
You might think this is a strange phrase to practice, but remember that these word
combinations are specially designed to gradually teach you the keyboard in sequence.
The phrase rude dunce contains two letters on the keyboard that youre already familiar
with, D and E. As you learn to locate the other letters in this phrase without looking at
the keyboard, you will also practice keys you already feel comfortable with.
The keys in this phrase are shown in Exhibit 2-4.

Exhibit 2-4: The keys in rude dunce

Do it! B-1: Typing rude
Heres how Heres why

home keys, reach up with your
left index finger and press R, as
shown

Press this key several times,
inserting a space between each
letter
Remember to use your right thumb to press the
Spacebar.

2 With your right index finger,
reach up from the J home key and
press U, as shown

Press this key several times, and
insert a space between each letter

3 Type ru several times, with a
space between each pair of letters

Remember, its
critical that you keep the
fingers that youre not
using on the home keys.
4 Press D with the second finger
of your left hand
D is a home key you should feel comfortable
with at this point.

Reach up from D and press
E with the same finger

Type de several times, with a
space between each pair

5 Type rude several times, with a
Remember, dont look down at the keys.


Completing the phrase
Explanation Now, youll type the word dunce to complete the second phrase in the KAZ program.
This word contains only two new letters, n and c, as shown in Exhibit 2-5. To press the
N key, you use your right index finger. To press the C key, you use the second finger of
your right hand.

Exhibit 2-5: The N and C keys
Do it! B-2: Typing rude dunce
Heres how Heres why

home keys, press D with your
left hand
Use the second finger of your left hand.

With your right index finger,
reach up and press U
You should feel comfortable locating this key
without looking at the keyboard.
2 Type du several times, with a
Remind students to press
the Spacebar with their
right thumb.
reach down and press N

4 Type dun several times, with a
space between each instance


Tell students that this is
probably the trickiest key
so far. Tell them to pull
their second finger down
and inside just a bit.
5 With the second finger of your left
hand, reach down and press C
several times, slowly

6 Press e
To start a new line.
7 Type the word dunce several
times, with a space between each
word
Youre already familiar with the E key in three
different words. Its okay if you make a few
mistakes.
Tell students to
concentrate and not look
at the keyboard. Tell them
to look at the screen to
see the letters as they
type. 8 Type rude dunce several times,
with a space between each word
Concentrate on accuracy rather than speed.
9 Type if rude mike jived
several times, with a space
between each word
Type slowly while looking at your screen.
You will only need
the first and second
fingers of both hands to
complete this phrase.
10 Check your posture

Verify that you are not slouching,
and that your elbows are lightly
resting against your waist. Your
fingers should be curved slightly,
and resting on the home keys

11 Type if mike jived four times,
and press e after each
phrase

Encourage students to
take a break at this point.
Have them stretch their
arms and fingers, and
encourage them to
discuss the progress they
feel theyve made.
12 Type rude dunce four times,
and press e after each
phrase


Topic C: The third key phrase
Explanation So far, you have learned to touch-type almost half the letters in the alphabet. In this
topic, you will learn to touch-type the third key phrase in the KAZ program, slap now.
Slap now
Yes, another silly phrase, but remember, it was specially designed to involve sequential,
symmetrical finger movements. The phrase slap now involves new keys and new
fingers, but you will likely find that they are no more difficult than the previous keys
you have become familiar with. You will use the third and fourth fingers of both hands
to complete this phrase. The first three letters are home keys, and youre already
familiar with the N key.
You will learn to automatically locate the S, L, A, P, O, and W keys, which are
highlighted in Exhibit 2-6.

Exhibit 2-6:The S, L, A, P, O, and W keys

Do it! C-1: Typing slap now
Heres how Heres why

1 Close your eyes and place your
fingers on the home keys

2 With the third finger of your left
hand, press S
Remember to keep your eyes closed.

Open your eyes and look at your
screen
Verify that you have typed the letter s. If you
didnt press the right key, dont worry about it.
It will soon become automatic.

3 Press S several times, with a
space between each letter
Use your left ring finger (your third finger).

4 With your right ring finger (your
third finger), press I

5 Type sl several times, with a
Use the third fingers on each hand.

6 With your left pinky finger (your
fourth finger), press A

7 Type sla four times, with a space
between each combination


8 With your right pinky (your fourth
finger), reach up and press P

Bring your right pinky back to its
home key, and then press P
again

Repeat this step four times
Tell students to follow this
flow: left ring finger, right
ring finger, left pinky, right
pinky up
9 Type the word slap four times,
Make sure you look at the screen, not down at
the keyboard.
Focus on your
accuracy, not your speed.
Press e, and type slap
another four times, with a space
between each word
The fingering is left ring finger, right ring
finger, left pinky, right pinky up.
Direct this question to the
class.
10 Which finger do you use to type
N?
You use your right index finger

home keys, reach down and press
N a few times

Press N again, followed by a
space
Use your right thumb to press the Spacebar.

12 With your right ring finger (your
third finger), reach up from the
home key and press O

13 With your left ring finger, reach
up from the home key and press
W

14 Type ow four times, with a space
between each pair

Type now four times, with a

Type slowly, while
looking at your screen.
15 Type slap now four times, with
a space between each phrase

Repeat this phrase until you feel
the action is automatic


Topic D: The fourth key phrase
Explanation Hopefully, youre starting to feel more comfortable locating the keys weve covered so
far. There are only eight keys you havent learned of the 26 letters in the alphabet. In
this topic, youll learn the next key phrase to practice, baggy hat.
Baggy hat
In the phrase baggy hat, there are five new keys youll need to learn: B, G, Y, H, and T.
Other than the letter a, you will use your index fingers to type all the letters in this
phrase.

Exhibit 2-7: The keys in the phrase baggy hat
The first word, baggy, starts with the B key, which involves a larger reach than you
have made so far. To press the B key, you stretch your left index finger down and
slightly inside, as shown in Exhibit 2-8.
Youll also need to reach to press the Y key. To press the Y key, stretch your right index
finger up and slightly inside, as shown in Exhibit 2-9.

Exhibit 2-8: The B key

Exhibit 2-9: The Y key

Do it! D-1: Typing baggy hat
Heres how Heres why

1 Move your left index finger from
its home position down to B

Practice making this move from
F to B a few times
Its okay if you look at the keyboard while you
practice this move.

2 Type ab four times, with a space
between each pair

3 Type fb four times, with a space
between each pair

4 Type ab fb f four times Take it slowly and focus on your accuracy.
Remember to look at the screen and return your
fingers to their home keys after you press each
key.

5 With your fingers on the home
keys, move your left index finger
across to press G, as shown

6 Type bag several times, with a

7 With your fingers on the home
keys, reach up with your right
index finger and press Y
Its okay if you look at the keyboard to press Y
for the first time.

Type ggy four times, with a
space between each instance


Concentrate on your
accuracy, and keep your
eyes on your screen.
8 Type the word baggy several
word
Type b with your left index finger, type a with
your left pinky finger, type g with your left
index finger, and y with your right index finger.

reach across to press H, as
shown

Type ha four times, with a space
between each pair
Use your left pinky finger to press the A key.

10 With your left index finger, reach
up from its home key and press
T, as shown

Repeat the action of moving from
the home key position to T
several times

11 Type hat four times, with a space
between each word

12 Type baggy hat several times,
Type this phrase until you feel the action is
automatic. Take your time and concentrate on
accuracy.


Topic E: The fifth key phrase
Explanation Youve come a long way, and there are only three new keys to learn. The final key
phrase in the KAZ program is extra quiz. The new letters in this phrase are x, q, and z.
Extra quiz
In the phrase extra quiz, you might find the X, Q, and Z keys are the hardest to locate by
touch-typing. Take a little extra time with these keys. They are a little more difficult to
touch-type than the others, but they are also the least frequently used letters in the
alphabet. Eventually, you will find these keys as automatically as your home keys.

Exhibit 2-10: The X, Q, and Z keys
To press the Q key, you will reach up with left pinky finger, as shown in Exhibit 2-11.

Exhibit 2-11: Proper positioning for the Q key
To press the Z key, you will use the same finger, only you will reach down, and slightly
inside. To press the X key, you reach down and slightly inside with your left ring finger
(your third finger). These moves will likely feel the most awkward of all the keys you
have learned so far. Dont worry; they will soon be second nature to you like the other
keys. Its a bit like learning how to drive; you start by learning the controls, and through
repeated practice, the controls become second nature to you. You work the controls
without having to think about your actions. Eventually, with a lot of practice, touch-
typing all the keys in the alphabet will feel automatic.

Do it! E-1: Typing extra quiz
Heres how Heres why

home keys, press E with the
second finger of your left hand, as
shown

2 With your left ring finger (your
third finger), reach down and
slightly inside to press X
Look at your screen and verify that you have
pressed the right key.

Practice pressing X several
times, returning your left ring
finger to its home key each time

3 Type ex four times, with a space
between each pair

4 Type tra four times, with a space
between each instance
Youre already familiar with these keys.
Tell students to take this
step slowly, and reinforce
the required finger
movements.
5 Type the word extra several
word
Repeat this word, slowly, until it begins to feel
comfortable. Dont worry about making
mistakes. Just try to feel the correct sequence
and location of each key.

home keys, reach up with your
left pinky finger and press Q

7 Type ui four times, with a space
between each pair
Youre already familiar with the U and I keys.

8 Type qui four times, with a space
Go slowly, and look at your screen to verify that
you are pressing the correct keys.

9 With your left pinky finger, reach
down and slightly inside to press
Z

Type uiz four times, with a space

Tell students to take this
step slowly, and reinforce
the required finger
movements.
10 Type the word quiz several
word
Repeat this word, slowly, until it begins to feel
comfortable.

11 Type the phrase extra quiz
several times, with a space
between each word
Dont worry about making mistakes. Just try to
feel the correct sequence and location of each
key. Repeat the phrase until you can type it
accurately several times in a row.


Unit summary: The five key phrases
Topic A In this unit, you learned how to touch-type the I, E, F, M, K, J, V, and D keys. You
practiced these keys by using the KAZ key phrase if mike jived. You also learned how
to touch-type the Spacebar and Enter keys.
Topic B Next, you learned how to touch-type the R, U, N, and C keys. You practiced these keys
by using the KAZ key phrase rude dunce.
Topic C Then, you learned how to touch-type the S, L, A, P, O, and W keys. You practiced
these keys by using the KAZ key phrase slap now.
Topic D Next, you learned how to touch-type the B, G, Y, H, and T keys. You practiced these
keys by using the KAZ key phrase baggy hat.
Topic E In this topic, you learned how to touch-type the X, Q, and Z keys. You practiced these
keys by using the KAZ key phrase extra quiz. These three keys are the hardest to learn,
because the action is a bit awkward at first. With the right amount of practice, you will
likely find them to be as easy to touch-type as the other keys.
1 With your fingers resting on the home keys and your eyes focused on your screen,
type the following phrases four times each. Insert a space between each word and
start each phrase on a new line by pressing the Enter key.
if mike jived
rude dance
slap now
baggy hat
extra quiz
2 Type slap mike now several times, until it feels automatic and you have no errors
three times in a row.
3 Type if baggy hat dance several times, until it feels automatic and you have no
errors three times in a row.
4 Type rude dance hat several times, until if feels automatic and you have no errors
5 Type baggy dunce hat several times, until it feels automatic and you have no errors
6 Try mixing the keywords up to make your own phrases, even if theyre complete
nonsense.

31

Un i t 3
Words and sentences
A Touch-type words that involve using the
first two fingers on each hand more quickly
and accurately.
B Touch-type words that involve using the
first, third, and fourth fingers on each hand
more quickly and accurately.
C Touch-type words that involve using the
third and fourth fingers of the left hand
more quickly and accurately.
D Touch-type complete sentences with
increasing speed and accuracy.

Topic A: The first two fingers
Explanation Youve successfully made it through all the alphabet keys. Now youre ready to begin
practicing other words that will help you to touch-type more accurately. In this topic,
you will practice words that involve using the first two fingers on each hand.
Words that involve using your first two fingers
To get started, you will type some simple words combining some of the letters of the
first two key phrases you have learned, if mike jived and rude dunce. To type the words
in this topic, youll only need the first two fingers on each hand. Practicing in this way
will help you to become progressively automatic in your touch-typing skills.
Words and sentences 33

Do it! A-1: Practicing words using your first two fingers
Heres how Heres why

1 Verify that you are sitting
comfortably
Its important that youre not slouching, and that
you follow the guidelines for proper
keyboarding posture.

home keys, type the following
words three times each, with a
space between each word:
Make sure you look at your screen as you type,
not down at your keyboard.

creed

crime

deem

deer

dice

diced

did

3 Type each of the following words
three times each, with a space
between each word:

died

dive

drink

dunce

feed

fence

fend

feud

fever

find

five

freed


4 Take a quick break to wiggle your
fingers and stretch out a bit

5 Type the following words three
times each, with a space between
each word:

fried

if

jived

kid

kin

mend

mere

mice

mike

mind

murder

need

never

nice

rice

rude

rum


Topic B: The first, third, and fourth fingers
Explanation You have now practiced touch-typing several words that involve your first two fingers
on each hand. In this topic, you will continue to develop your touch-typing skills by
practicing words that involve your first, third, and fourth fingers on each hand.
Words that involve your first, third, and fourth fingers
Remember the phrases slap now and baggy hat? These phrases worked on your first,
third, and fourth fingers. You will now practice touch-typing other words that involve
these fingers.
Do it! B-1: Practicing words using your first, third, and fourth
fingers
Heres how Heres why
Remember to keep
your eyes on your screen.
1 Type each of the following words
three times, with a space after
each word:

bag

baggy

ball

bang

bats

blast

gang

2 Take another look at the words you just typed. Are you making any consistent
mistakes?
Answers will vary. Encourage students to keep working on these words until they can
complete them mostly error-free.

3 Practice all words in the previous
list that resulted in an error
Perhaps you were going too fast. Try slowing
down a bit if youre making consistent errors.

each word:

gasp

ghost

glow

gnat

hag

hall

halt

hang

happy

hat

hog

host

hot

last

5 Take a quick break to stretch your
arms and wiggle your fingers
Its important to take regular breaks when
youre typing for a long period of time.

each word:
Remember, youre working on your accuracy at
this point, so make sure you type at a pace
youre comfortable with, and dont look down at
your keyboard.

long

pall

pang

plan

play

post

sag

salt

sang

slap

slay

slow

soggy

song

stab

stag

stall

tag

tall

toast

what


Topic C: The third and fourth fingers of the left
hand
Explanation In this topic, you will continue to develop your touch-typing skills by practicing words
that contain the letters you used in the key phrase extra quiz.
Words that involve the third and fourth fingers of the left
hand
You might find this set of words a little trickier because they involve the third and
fourth fingers on the left hand, which are typically not as strong as the others because
theyre not used as often. Keep in mind that any awkward keys will eventually
become as easy to you as the keys in home row.

Do it! C-1: Practicing words using the third and fourth fingers of
the left hand
Heres how Heres why

each word:
Type these words slowly. Some of these keys
are a little harder to reach and remember, so try
to focus on your accuracy, not speed.

exact

excite

exit

extra

haze

laze

lazy

maze

quad

quart

quick

quiet

quit

quite

quiz

raze

relax

taxi

teal

zoo

tazer


Topic D: Sentences
Explanation At this point, you should begin to feel more confident in your ability to touch-type. You
have thoroughly practiced all the letters in the alphabet, and you have drilled through
several words that will help you find the keys you need without having to think about it.
In this topic, youll continue to develop these skills by typing complete sentences.
Typing sentences
Had enough of random words and nonsense phrases? Now you will practice your touch-
typing skills by typing complete sentences. Dont worry about punctuation and
capitalization yetyoull learn those keys later in this course.

Do it! D-1: Practicing with complete sentences
Heres how Heres why

sentences three times each, and
press e after each
sentence
Look at your screen as you type. You can verify
your accuracy as you go.

come to the shops with me

please clean your room

dance this way

jane walked to and from
school

drive this car today

2 Take a quick break to stretch your
arms and wiggle your fingers
You might also want to stand up and have a
quick stretch.

3 Type each of the following
sentences twice, and again, press
e after each sentence

he pretends to cry

be extra quiet in class

she wants to go to the zoo

the dog jumped back up

mike opened his present

play golf today

hang out the washing
please

catch the taxi

the sun was hot

walk very quickly down
the stairs

jane was lazy


Measuring your progress
Explanation Congratulations, youve come a long way! You can always measure your progress by
going back and typing the key phrases you learned earlier. Youll probably notice that
you can type these phrases faster and with greater accuracy. As you continue to practice
your touch-typing, revisit these phrases from time to time to help you become more
automatic, and to help you gauge your progress.
Do it! D-2: Measuring progress
Heres how Heres why

phrases several times each:

if mike jived

slap now

rude dunce

baggy hat

extra quiz

Encourage students to
share their sense of
progress with the class.
2 Did you type these phrases faster and more accurately than the last time you typed
them?
Answers will vary. Remind students that theres only one way to become an effective touch-
typist; practice, practice, practice.


Unit summary: Words and sentences
Topic A In this unit, you practiced touch-typing words that involve the letters in the key phrases
if mike jived and rude dunce. Typing these words involves using the first two fingers
of each hand. You practiced words like creed, crime, deed, and dice to help you
become more automatic with these keys.
Topic B Next, you practiced touch-typing several words that consist of the letters in the key
phrases slap now and baggy hat. Typing these words involves using your first two
fingers on each hand. You practiced words like bag, baggy, ball, bang, and bats to help
you become more automatic with these keys.
Topic C Then, you practiced touch-typing words that involve using the letters in the key phrase
extra quiz. These words involve using the third and fourth fingers of the left hand. You
practiced words like excite, exit, extra, quad, quick, and quite to help you become
more automatic with these keys.
Topic D Finally, you continued to develop your touch-typing skills by typing complete
sentences. You focused on your accuracy rather than your speed, as you practiced
several sentences made up of keys whose position on the keyboard you are now familiar
with.
1 Type the following words two or three times each, or until they feel automatic:
crime deem dice drink feed find fever fried mend rice rum
ball blast gang glow ghost happy host sloppy salt
extra haze quick quart quiet quiz taxi tazer
4 Type the following sentences two or three times each, or until they feel automatic:
catch the taxi
play golf today
jane was lazy
mike opened his present

41

Un i t 4
Capitalization, punctuation, and numbers
A Touch-type the Shift key and Caps Lock
key to create capital letters.
B Type numbers and use the Shift key to
access special characters.
C Touch-type the standard punctuation keys.

Topic A: Capitalization
Explanation The next step in the development of your touch-typing skills is the Shift key. When you
press and hold the Shift key, all letters you type become capitals, which are of course
essential to any language. In this topic, youll learn how to touch-type capital letters by
using the Shift key as you type.
The Shift key
Most standard keyboards have two Shift keys, so you can use either hand, depending on
preference or the location of the key youre shifting. The Shift keys are always located
on both ends of the bottom row of letter keys. The shaded keys in Exhibit 4-1 are
examples of the two Shift keys. Most Shift keys have an up-pointing arrow, and one or
both Shift keys are elongated.

Exhibit 4-1: The Shift keys
Typing capital letters
To type capital letters, you need to press and hold the Shift key and then press the
desired letter key. This might seem difficult at first, but with practice youll find it
simple, and you wont need to think about it as you go.
Use your pinky fingers (your fourth fingers) to press the Shift keys. If you need to type
a key thats on the right side of the keyboard, use your left pinky to hold down the left
Shift key. If you need to type a key thats on the left side, use your right pinky finger to
hold down the right Shift key, as shown in Exhibit 4-2.
Many touch-typists develop their own preference for how they use the Shift key, and
you might do the same in time. Some typists prefer to always use one Shift key, no
matter which letter they need to capitalize.
Capitalization, punctuation, and numbers 43

Exhibit 4-2: Use your pinky fingers (your fourth fingers) to press the Shift keys

Do it! A-1: Using the Shift key
Heres how Heres why
When you press the
Shift key, make sure you
dont take your fingers off
their home keys.
1 With your fingers resting lightly
on the home keys, reach down and
slightly outward with your left
pinky finger to press s

Practice the motion of moving
your pinky from A to s a
few times

2 Use your left pinky finger to press
and hold s

Press I

3 Do you see a capital I on your screen? If not, try again.
Answers will vary.
Remind students that they
must hold down the Shift
key while they type the
letter.
4 On the next line, type
If Mike jived
Press the Enter key to go to the next line.

Type If Mike jived a few more
times


home keys, reach across with your
right pinky finger to press the
other s key

Practice the motion of moving
your pinky from the semicolon
key to s a few times

6 Use your right pinky finger to
press and hold s
Tell students that they will
likely develop a
preference for which Shift
key they use regularly.
Press R

On the next line, type
Rude dunce

Type Rude dunce a few more
times
Practice this phrase until the motion feels more
comfortable.


Practice makes perfect
Explanation Now that youre a little more familiar with the Shift key, youll practice typing
complete sentences with proper capitals, as well as a few abbreviations that consist of
multiple capital letters.
Do it! A-2: Typing capital letters
Heres how Heres why

home keys, type Slap Now
Use the right Shift key for the letter S and the
left Shift key for the letter N.

On the next line, type Slap Now
a few more times
Go slowly. Your goal is still accuracy and
building familiarity with the keyboard.

Baggy Hat a few times
Use the right Shift key for the letter B and the
left Shift key for the letter H.

Extra Quiz a few times
Use the right Shift key for both letters.

4 Type the following phrases three
times each:
If Mike Jived
Rude Dunce
Slap Now
Baggy Hat
Extra Quiz
Dont worry about making errors. Your goal is
to develop a feel for the Shift key that is as
automatic as the home keys.


Caps lock
Explanation The Caps Lock key locks the letters so that they appear as capital letters, until you press
the key again. The Caps Lock key, shown in Exhibit 4-3, is a toggle switch, which
means pressing it once activates it, and pressing it again deactivates it. On most
keyboards, a small light will turn on somewhere on the keyboard, which indicates that
Caps lock is activated. Caps lock is useful when you want all your text to be uppercase,
which is often used in informal writing, or to create headlines and other noticeable text
in such things as flyers and newsletters.
Use your left pinky finger to press the Caps Lock key. Its a similar motion to pressing
the left Shift key, but you move your pinky directly across to the left, instead of across
and slightly downward.

Exhibit 4-3: The Caps Lock key

Do it! A-3: Using the Caps Lock key
Heres how Heres why

home keys, reach your left pinky
across to press k, as
shown

You might notice a small light turn on
somewhere on your keyboard.
2 Type the following phrases:
IF MIKE JIVED

RUDE DUNCE

Tell students that for some
consecutive capital letters,
they will likely prefer to
hold down the Shift key
and type multiple letters,
rather than use Caps Lock
intermittently.
SLAP NOW

BAGGY HAT

EXTRA QUIZ

home keys, reach your left pinky
across to press k
The light on your keyboard should turn off.

Typing capital letters intermittently
Explanation When you need to type consecutive capital letters and then return to lowercase letters,
you have two options. If you prefer to use the Caps Lock key, you can turn it on and off
as needed. Or, you can hold down the Shift key and type the letters you need, and then
take your pinky off the Shift key to return to lowercase letters. Eventually, you will
decide which option feels most comfortable to you.
Do it! A-4: Typing consecutive capital letters
Heres how Heres why
sentences three times each:
Try to determine your own preference for using
Caps Lock or pressing the Shift key to type
multiple consecutive capital letters.
The dog JUMPED up

Tell students that this
activity is less guided than
previous activities
because you want to see
if a preference develops
between using the Shift
key and the Caps Lock
key.
Play GOLF Today

The SUN was HOT

Jane works for NASA

Catch The TAXI

MIKE WAS HERE

Walk Quickly Down The Stairs

2 Do you think you have a preference between using Caps Lock and holding down
the Shift key? If so, describe why you think one is easier than the other.
Answers will vary.


Topic B: The number row
Explanation Often, youll need to type numbers along with your text. On most standard keyboards,
you have the option of using the number row along the top of the keyboard, or the
numeric keypad on the right side of the alphabet keys. In this topic, you will learn the
number row.
Typing numbers
The number keys are a longer stretch from home row, but in time, youll be able to type
the numbers you need with accuracy and speed. Even many experienced typists are not
as accurate with the number keys as they are with the alphabet keys, so feel free to
glance down at your keyboard as you type numbers. Its not as important or realistic to
touch-type the number keys or assign specific fingers to each key, because they are not
used extensively and the reach involved can be difficult for many people.
Even so, try to concentrate on keeping your fingers on the home keys while you type
numbers. If you take them off the home keys, you will lose your orientation to the
keyboard, which can cost you speed and accuracy while you type words and numbers
intermittently.

Exhibit 4-4: Number row
Some keyboards also have a keypad; a second set of number keys to the far right of the
main alphabet keys. Some typist find it easier to use these keys because of their compact
arrangement, but again, you will likely develop your own preference for typing
numbers.

Do it! B-1: Typing numbers with letters
Heres how Heres why

sentences and phrases:
Try hard to keep your idle fingers on the home
keys as you type the numbers.

11 men played cricket

Only 2 can go

7 divided by 3

4 boys and 3 girls went to school

94 books were overdue

39 people came to the meeting

He climbed 61 steps that day

2 Repeat these sentences and
phrases a few more times, or until
the action feels automatic.

Shift key characters
Explanation Take a look at the characters above the number keys. These are called Shift key
characters. To type them, you need to press and hold the Shift key. Its not important to
learn how to touch-type these characters, because you wont use them nearly as often as
the alphabet keys and they involve a stretch that is difficult for most people.
Some keys are in different locations, depending on the make of the keyboard and the
country in which it is sold. Even still, you should have a general understanding of their
location so that you can type them without too much hesitation and delay.
Do it! B-2: Typing Shift key characters
Heres how

1 Type the various Shift key characters several times, at your own pace. With the
exception of the Shift key, dont worry about which fingers you use.

2 Practice a few of your own sentences that involve the Shift key characters.


Topic C: Punctuation
Explanation Punctuation is a critical part of touch-typing. To be a fast, accurate typist, youll need to
punctuate your sentences as automatically as you type letters. In this topic, youll learn
how to touch-type the most frequently used punctuation keys: the comma, period, and
semicolon.
The comma, period, and semicolon
Some punctuation keys involve the use of the Shift key, and some involve just the key
itself. The semicolon key is perhaps the easiest punctuation key because its one of the
home keys. The comma and period do not require the Shift key either, and they are no
more difficult to reach than some of the other letters youve already learned.

Exhibit 4-5: The most frequently used punctuation keys
Touch-typing the punctuation keys
These three common punctuation keys involve the right hand. For the semicolon key,
use your right pinky finger (your fourth finger). The semicolon is a home key, so your
finger should already be resting on it. All you need to do is press it. To touch-type the
comma key, use the second finger of your right hand. For the period key, use your third
finger.

Do it! C-1: Typing the punctuation keys
Heres how Heres why

home keys, press the semicolon
key a few times

Type the semicolon several times,

2 Type if mike jived;

Type rude dunce;

Type slap now;

home keys, reach down with the
second finger of your right hand
to press the comma key

Type a row of commas with a
space between each one

4 Type rude dunce,

Type baggy hat,

Type extra quiz,

home keys, reach down with the
third finger of your right hand to
press the period key

Tell students that they
should try to get into the
habit of typing two spaces
after a period.
Type a row of periods with two
spaces between each one
When typing, youll need two spaces after a
period.

6 Type baggy hat. Make sure you add two spaces after each period.

Type slap now.

Type extra quiz.

Type rude dunce.

Type if mike jived.


Punctuation keys involving the Shift key
Youve probably noticed that some keys have two symbols on them. The bottom
symbol is the default key. The top symbol is the Shift alternate for that key. For
example, if you need a question mark, you need to press Shift+?, because the question
mark is the alternate on the forward slash key, as shown in Exhibit 4-6.

Default key
Shift alternate

Exhibit 4-6: The question mark key requires the Shift key
The colon is the Shift alternate of the semicolon, which is a home key. The double
quotation mark is the Shift alternate of the apostrophe (or single quote) key, and the
exclamation point is the Shift alternate of the number 1 key.
Do it! C-2: Typing punctuation keys that involve the Shift key
Heres how Heres why

home keys, use your left pinky
finger to press and hold s

With your right pinky finger,
press the colon key
The colon is the Shift alternate of the semicolon
key, which is a home key.

Type a row of colons, with a

each one:

baggy hat:

slap now:

if mike jived:


reach down and slightly to the
right to press the question mark

Tell students that they
should get into the habit of
typing two spaces after a
question mark.
Type a row of question marks,
with two spaces between each one
When you type, youll need two spaces after a
question mark.

times each, with two spaces
between each one:

slap now?

baggy hat?

extra quiz?

home keys, reach across with your
right pinky finger to press the
apostrophe key

The apostrophe key is to the right of the
semicolon.

Type a row of apostrophes, with a

Type the following phrases three
times each, with each phrase
starting on a new line:
Use the Enter key to start a new line.

mikes baggy hat

janes extra quiz


reach across to press the
apostrophe key

Observe the double quotation
marks on your screen
The quotation mark is the Shift alternate of the
apostrophe key.

Type a row of quotation marks,

Type the following phrases three
times each, with each phrase
starting on a new line:

if mike jived

slap now


Unit summary: Capitalization, punctuation, and
numbers
Topic A In this unit, you learned how to touch-type the Shift key and Caps Lock key to create
capital letters. You learned how to automatically type with proper capitalization, and
how to alternate between consecutive capital letters and lowercase letters.
Topic B Then, you learned how to use the number row. You learned how to type numbers along
with letters, and you learned how to access the Shift key characters that are alternates
to the number keys.
Topic C Finally, you learned how to touch-type the standard punctuation keys. You learned how
to touch-type the comma, period, and apostrophe keys. You also learned how to
touch-type the punctuation keys that involve the Shift key; the colon, question mark,
and quotation mark.
1 Type the following sentences and phrases. Follow the exact capitalization and
punctuation that you see for each one. Dont worry if they take some time. The keys
are still new to you and you will need to practice your new skill several times before
it becomes automatic.
The ladys handbag was brown.
Mikes hat was lost.
He lives in WINCHESTER.
Jane was quite upset, and decided to:
18 BOYS: 13 GIRLS
The Man in the Moon
The villa was $550 for ONE weeks rental.
Peter asked you to call him in the morning.
Jones, Bloggs & Smith, 98 Church Road, EXETER.
The room has an area of 15 square miles.
Dont forget to add a 10% surcharge said Marys brother.
2 Now see how automatic you are with the original five key phrases:
if mike jived
rude dunce
slap now
baggy hat
extra quiz
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Un i t 5
The numeric keypad
A Touch-type the numbers on the numeric
keypad.

Topic A: Playing with numbers
Explanation Youre already familiar with the number keys along the number row above the letter
keys. Many keyboards also have a numeric keypads, which are designed to improve
your ability to touch-type numbers. In this topic, you will learn how to touch-type
number keys as they appear on a numeric keypad.
Numeric keypads
Some numeric keypads are extensions to keyboards, while others are built in. When
entering numbers, especially accounting figures, accuracy is critical. Numeric keypads
improve your ability to type numbers fast and accurately, because the numeric keys
above the letter keys are a big reach and its easy to make mistakes with them.

Exhibit 5-1: A typical numeric keypad
Touch-typing the numeric keypad
Youll only need your right hand to cover all the keys on a numeric keypad. The finger
assignments are divided into four columns, as shown in Exhibit 5-2. The home keys on
a numeric keypad arent as standard as the alphabetical home keys. On some keypads,
the 5 key has a raised ridge, like the F and J keys. This would indicate that the 4, 5, and
6 keys are the home keys. However, many people consider the 1, 2, and 3 keys the
home keys for a keypad, so its best that you develop your own preference for where
your fingers rest on the keypad as you type.
The numeric keypad 53

Exhibit 5-2: Finger assignments for the numeric keypad
Use your first finger to press the 1, 4, and 7 keys. Use your second finger to type the 0,
2, 5, 8, and forward slash keys. Use your third finger to type the decimal point, 3, 6, 9,
and asterisk (*) keys. Finally, use your fourth finger to press the Enter, plus, and minus
keys. When working with a numeric keypad, its even more important to look at your
screen as you type, so you can verify your accuracy as you go.
Num lock
Most keypads have a Num Lock key, which is a toggle switch that enables and disables
the keypad. When the keypad is enabled, a light should appear somewhere on the
keyboard

Do it! A-1: Exploring the numeric keypad
Heres how Heres why

1 Press m and verify that
a light comes on. If a light turns
off, press m again.
To verify that the keypad is active.

2 Check to see if one of your
numeric keys has a raised ridge.
If one exists, use this keys row as home row for
your fingers.

3 With your first three fingers
resting on your numeric home
keys, type the following lines of
numbers:
This exercise is just to get a feel for the keypad
keys. Make sure you look at your screen, not
down at the keys.

1122112211

1133113322

2233113322

4455665544

7788998877

The Tab and Enter keys
Explanation The numeric keypad has its own Enter key, which makes it easy to start a new line as
youre typing numbers. The Tab key is also commonly used to add space between text
or a series of numbers. The Tab key is located to the left of the Q key, as shown in
Exhibit 5-3. You can use your left pinky finger (fourth finger) to press the Tab key as
you type numbers on the numeric keypad.

Exhibit 5-3: The Tab key
The numeric keypad 55

Do it! A-2: Touch-typing numbers
Heres how Heres why

1 With your first three fingers
resting on your numeric home
keys, type the following numbers.
Use t to create the spaces.
Try not to look at the keypad while you type.
Verify your accuracy by looking at the screen as
you go. Go slowly. Work more on your
accuracy than your speed.

33.32 3100

13.10 202

0113 0.03

123.0 1312

2 Type the following numbers,
using t to create the spaces:

4564 5466

6465 4263

1536 2463

3461 2552

3 Rest your fingers a bit, and have a
stretch if you need one.

4 Type the following numbers,
using t to create the spaces:

7987 9878

8898 9787

8558 7649

7958 1886


Unit summary: The numeric keypad
Topic A In this unit, you learned how to touch-type numbers on a numeric keypad. The numeric
keypad is designed to make touch-typing numbers easier than the standard number row.
Just like the letter keys, you will become automatic on the numeric keypad with a lot of
practice.
1 With your fingers on your numeric home keys, type the following numbers, while
focusing on accuracy rather than speed. Use the Tab key to create the spaces, and
look at your screen as you type.
886 8581 888 8585 580 878 7788 9787 9978 5885
82.8 28.1 18.81 4864 88.66 8848 9899 99.39 399 33.99
6969 .0132 1.123 2.235 4.423 8.832 52.25 4680 088 7373
4685 5565 6789 0.012 .2389 1133 7985 3215 3446 0119
9119 21.3 0.000 .0874 0505 6540 9875 6541 1116 0880
99.6 58.21 56.4 0123 2109 9748 3737 4884 1865 1545
717 8484 7913 7535 1595 9515 7535 3545 6745 8852
3464 9746 8513 1589 9841 3478 1236 4559 9874 0290
61

Un i t 6
Speed and accuracy
A Develop your speed and accuracy by
touch-typing a series of short phrases,
followed by a series of complete sentences.
B Develop your speed and accuracy by
touch-typing text in paragraph form, and
calculate your words per minute typing
speed.

Topic A: Improving speed and accuracy
Explanation Now that you have the fundamental skills you need to touch-type successfully, you can
work to develop your speed and accuracy. In this topic, you will warm up with short
phrases, and then touch-type paragraphs of text to analyze your speed and accuracy.
Developing your touch-typing speed
The only way to develop speed and accuracy is practice and repetition. Its best to focus
on your accuracy as you repeat typing drills. Improving your accuracy will increase
your confidence, and your speed will develop naturally as a result.
This topic provides you with carefully selected sentences and paragraphs that will help
you increase your speed and accuracy. You can use this topic at any time to test yourself
and develop your skills. You should also use this course as a reference to go back and
work on some of the drills you find most helpful.
Short phrase practice
Use this section to warm up when you begin a practice session. Allow approximately 10
minutes to cover each set of 20 phrases. In this exercise, you will focus on the lowercase
a-z keys only. Your goal is to duplicate all the phrases, repeating as required until you
feel you are achieving a steady, consistent rhythm with few errors. Start out by focusing
on your accuracy. Speed will only come with time and practice.
When you practice a long list of drills like the one that follows, always start by checking
your posture and finger positioning on the home keys. Make sure you always return
your fingers to the home keys in between each key you type.
Speed and accuracy 63

Do it! A-1: Practicing short phrases
Heres how
1 Type the following phrases. Make sure you are looking at your screen, and focus
on your accuracy, not your speed. Dont worry about capitalization and
punctuation in this activity.
If you are teaching this
class to kids, consider
using Kids Practice.doc in
place of the phrases and
sentences in this activity.
when will we start the game
it could be a long time coming
come along with me and we will see the game
the ride was a lot of fun
she went to work today
can we come to the school party
we can see the sun set in the distance
a bridge is the only way to cross this river
the river is flowing fast and free
time waits for no one
summer holidays are the best time of the year
you are the last person to see the painting
they want everybody to enjoy the show
please discuss your needs with the leader
once upon a time there were three bears
living on board a ship is sometimes very scary
the first time we came over we were very late
it could be that the engine has stalled
it tells the story of eight women and one man
we look forward to welcoming you to our home

2 Take a quick break to stretch your arms and fingers.

on your accuracy, not your speed. Dont worry about capitalization and
punctuation in this activity.
we climbed the mountain path and arrived at the summit at sunset
the weather in the region was cloudy and raining
it would be a very long time before we went back
the zoo was full of interesting animals
there was peace and quiet whilst the service was in progress
the quaint cottage sat on the bleak and windswept hillside
amazingly the race got off to a fast pace
everyone involved saw the young boy race ahead of the pack
the horse show was a great success and we all enjoyed the day out
being in time for class is the best way to stay in his good books
thanks for your email and for attaching the copy report
we can send this report to everyone in the sales group
please let me know when you are going on holiday
it would help if you could fix the door before you leave tonight
if we recycle our waste we can help stop global warming
too many extra lessons make learning very long and boring
sixteen of us raced past the start line and took up positions
the cattle were grazing on the long grass and looked very content
we traveled a long way in the back of the taxi

4 Take a quick break to stretch your arms and fingers, and check your posture.

5 Continue with the following phrases:
all roads lead to the center of town
try our ancient remedy for stress
there is a major new attraction in the theme park
it is best to be quiet in the library at all times
a morning tour will include the most impressive buildings in town
we can make the meeting tomorrow and will bring the report with us
at last we can the see light at the end of the tunnel
now the ship had docked we can all disembark and enjoy the beach
the space shuttle is very impressive
she was amazed to see no one was injured in the accident
the last time we cycled to the park it rained cats and dogs
the clown was funny in his red hat and pointed shoes
we were told we could eat our supper later if we wanted to
many people felt the need to go to the church to pay their respects
service given with pleasure is now the new slogan
a place to go and stay put for a few days away from the busy office
all the rooms offer tea and coffee making facilities
the doctor examined the patient and told her not to worry
the prices quoted in the brochure are per person per night
email the different options to her and see what she prefers

6 Take a quick break to stretch your arms and fingers, and then continue with the
following phrases:
the web has truly saved me a great deal of time and money
business leaders now believe that touch typing helps efficiency
a visit here is a bit like staying at home
it was a true story depicted with great understanding
courage and determination are all you need to succeed
some people worked a lot harder than others
we enjoyed the stunning views from the top of the hill
snow and rain were forecast for the afternoon
making a list of priorities on a daily basis helps get the work done
happy customers are what we all strive for
telephone and mail are being gradually replaced by email
twenty eight of the boats were built in this ship yard
being able to touch type without looking at the keyboard is great
being able to touch type is going to make using my computer more enjoyable
we all need to be able to touch type so we can focus on our work
kaz is a very quick way to learn to touch type
walking in the woodland he could see lots of wild animals living there
quick and easy is the best way to start the race
zip along and get me a hot cup of coffee please
there could be at least twenty ways to complete the puzzle

following phrases:
the exit sign was illuminated with a green and red light
trains and boats and planes
a great deal of time is wasted in meetings that are not properly planned
towns and cities are usually much noisier than the suburbs
the lazy man was quietly sleeping at his desk
quick as a flash she jumped over the wall and ran along the street
maximum effort and concentration are needed to win at this game
releasing the weight of lead from the boat caused it to sink
now and then you come across something really new and useful
the group of children really enjoyed the day at the museum
shoals of fish came right up to the side of the boat
we can agree to the terms of this agreement so we can move forward
meeting up in two weeks time works best for everyone
playing a musical instrument is a great achievement
time after time the fox would return for more food at the house door
she met her best friend after work and went for a meal
he was really getting the hang of this typing business
all you need to do is concentrate on typing accurately and speed will follow
there are many types of software but he liked playing games best
after this you will feel ready for anything

following phrases:
they celebrated her birthday by inviting friends and family to a party
bricks and mortar are one of the most popular of investments nowadays
the building will take just under two years to complete
they do not seem to have thought of the problems involved
let us all go and see the animals in the zoo together
we can all be quiet for as long as it takes to get his attention
there are easier terms to be found if we shop around
the proposed network would be modeled on the same one as before
some people are very cautious before accepting strangers in their home
the number one expense for most people is taxes
the ice cream had melted and was running down my hand
we sat there uncertain of his message
please expand your point of view so we can all share it
the two women met with him and left twenty minutes later
he parked the car and walked up the drive cautiously
the milk cartons were filled with red paint for the walls
great opportunities are not always seen with your eyes
the information pack contains a service guide and a price list
please read the terms and conditions and get back to me as soon as possible
let us look at the results of the course

following phrases:
people of all ages from all over the world learn to touch type with kaz
it is a waste of time and money if he cannot make the meeting
teachers and students should be able to touch type
let us spend some time walking around the beautiful gardens
time and again it was shown that people liked the town shops
the airport lounge was new and welcoming for new passengers
takeoff was always an exciting time for the children
parents had said the school was the best in the district
why make something complicated when common sense tells you it is simple
easier times are around the corner
once it was possible to cycle all the way into town without seeing a car
will the last person the leave the room please turn our the lights
so long as we all think it is complicated it will remain so
now we can visit the zoo anytime we want without our teachers
they all decided to walk up the stairs to get some exercise
there was a post at every twist and turn of the path
she would clean her bike every week without fail
sometimes he was the last person to know what was going on
please find attached the agreement for your signature
can you let me know what dates you have free next month please

following phrases:
if you want further information please call my office
now we know what is needed to plan the campaign
it seemed as if the people were keen to join in the race
please let her know where to go to get help and advice
to apply for a certificate please contact your local office
it is important that we get this message across
please make up your mind and let me know what you need soon
it seemed as if all the children were learning at the same pace
the steps begin a couple of feet above ground
she always wants to get her own way
this is what some people do to their gardens
any wine lover will find this online magazine a joy
we are hoping to get a chance to visit again soon
the weather reports say we can expect hot and sunny weather
she has many friends in high places
please be sure to train all the team in the correct procedure
now that we have the resources we need to set a target for completion
the man on the train got up to offer his seat to the lady
twenty three of the fifty people attended the course
the manager of the division questioned the results

following phrases:
on a hazy day the view is very restricted
at last the hustle and bustle of the day was behind them
driving without looking at gears is like typing without looking at the keys
many of his friends saw his new touch typing skill and were envious
it could have been the air conditioning that gave him a cold
she was the best public speaker to come out of the school
progress is often made by having the time to stop and play with ideas
the meeting started with the minutes of the last meeting being read
he was naturally quite shy and reserved
he was so happy in his new job
there is no better feeling than playing at home
the weekend is what we all look forward to
she was studying graphic design at college
the coastal town had replaced all its street furniture
can you call the customer for their purchase order number please
it is never to late to learn to touch type
the world is getting smaller all the time
we have the network version of kaz for all employees to use
the intranet version of kaz makes learning really simple
so far not many of the teachers had received their laptop computers

following phrases:
everyone was looking forward to the next meeting
if mike jived rude dunce
slap now baggy hat
it was time to take the extra quiz
now that we have completed the assignment we can move on
we need to know how many people will be attending the seminar
the cat and the dog finally became the best of friends
sometimes the zoo keeper asked us to keep quiet
the ship sailed for the next port as the sun was setting
come along to the next staff meeting if you can
it was high time the group solved this problem
all holidays need to be recorded with the manager in advance
the pilot carefully threaded the aircraft between the low clouds
they were all amazed at the acceleration of the aircraft
now was not the best time to be taking a break
if you have a good idea then believe in it and never give up
innovation is a necessity not a luxury in business and education today
affordable accommodation is essential for people working in the city
trains will need to improve their service if they are to compete
it is never a good idea to cross a busy main road


Practicing with complete punctuated sentences
Explanation Now, youll start drilling complete sentences. Again, allow approximately 10 minutes to
cover each set of 20 phrases. Your goal is to duplicate all the phrases, repeating as
required until you feel you are achieving a steady, consistent rhythm with few errors.
Remember, always start by checking your posture and finger positioning on the home
keys. Make sure you always return your fingers to the home keys in between each key
you type.
Do it! A-2: Practicing complete sentences
Heres how

on your accuracy, not your speed.
The box contained two parcels.
A class of girls walked to the library.
Who is she?
The bird can't fly.
Peter bought a new CD.
Jane was sad, but cheered up later.
Catch the horse.
Whatever you do, don't feed the penguins.
Sunshine now, rain later.
Mike jived all night.
She wore a baggy hat.
Wear the dunce hat, she said.
Extra homework for you.
The police quizzed the teacher.
Quickly, come and see.
It won't matter a bit.
Be careful, Mr. Smart.
Introduce me to her tomorrow.
The relationship had broken down.

following phrases:
Clever Chloe can collect the ball.
If you always win then it will be difficult for me.
Officially, the time had come.
She took early retirement.
The bank statement showed a huge overdraft.
Heavy horses happened to pass by.
The garden looked lovely in Summer, but bleak in Winter.
Coal prices went up by 100%.
The bus carried 28 children, with 2 to each seat.
Goodness knows what I will do on Saturday.
He went clothes shopping at the new shopping mall until 2200 hours.
Well done, Marisa the teacher said.
He only drinks Chardonnay.
The men loved playing golf early in the morning.
The early morning dew glistened in beads on the newly-mown grass.
Stop! Look! Listen!
Everyone knows how to play that game.
Instinctively she turned to go home to her old address.
Perfect! she exclaimed.
It hurts to inform you of the truth.

following phrases:
Mr. & Mrs. Johnson frequently went to the zoo.
The dog was a nuisance jumping up when visitors arrived.
The paperboy disliked delivering papers in the early morning.
Cars, trains and buses were delayed by the accident.
How many times do I have to tell you?
He wanted to change his chintz curtains for velveteen ones.
Often the clock lost seconds and had to be adjusted.
All my pencils need sharpening today.
The fax machine seemed to be continually engaged.
The shiny paper did not absorb the ink.
Why dont you go and ask the shop-keeper?
Too many cooks are in the kitchen.
Dirty knees need washing.
I had to clean the carpet regularly in her house.
The content's page numbers were wrong.
The dictionary needed updating every year.
Good lighting shops are hard to find.
It belongs to the girls with the plaits.
Freckles enhanced the little girls face.
The little boy blew bubbles on the beach.

following phrases:
The railway station was dirty and in need of renovation.
Each envelope was steamed open to see the contents.
The telephone directory did not have the information I required.
The red car reversed straight into the brick wall.
The old stone frog looked perfect in the surroundings.
She only reads biographies.
Eat your spinach!
For his birthday, he went to London.
The woman burned the midnight oil.
His books were overdue and a fine had to be paid.
The ambulance arrived to take him to the hospital.
The cyclist wore cycling shoes, shorts and a helmet to protect himself.
Use your vote wisely.
How do you keep your car so clean?
Walking downtown became something of a habit.
It never seemed to rain during the week.
The smell of cinnamon evoked memories of her holiday in America.
We have recently acquired a liaison officer in our department.
It didnt seem to matter how many times it took.
Valentines day is on February 14.

following phrases:
They decided to get married at the end of May.
She could not make an appointment that day.
Linda had to wait hours in the accident and emergency department.
The boy fractured his arm when he fell off his horse.
The cornflowers looked beautiful in the terracotta tub.
The views across the countryside were breathtaking.
The association met on the second Tuesday of every month.
Adjust the chair to suit your height.
Zoology was offered as an alternative at the university.
Keep knocking those knees together.
The author could not grasp the ideas.
The price was $400.
David gained an impressive 91% in his geography examination.
The bus driver was often insulted by the passengers.
It wont matter if you take your sports kit to school.
Behave sensibly at all times.
The training course proved too hard for the trainee.
She eventually turned up with grazed knees and a sprained elbow.
Anxiously, the mother waited for his return.
There was a wealth of information available to all who wished to access it.

following phrases:
Go and get six, seven or eight disks.
To raise money for charity, Joe said he would walk to raise money.
It's rare for us to see Mark and Georgina these days.
I told the maintenance people that the computer screen was pink.
David was feeling unwell, so he left the office at lunch time.
Lyn asked the service engineer to listen to the knocking sound in her car.
I told them that my name had been omitted from the mailing list.
My sister hopes to visit Spain in August with her new baby.
The football team arrived early for the match.
In order to log on to the system you must key in your password.
The first prize in the competition was a camera with a zoom lens.
The Zurich festival is well known for its jazz bands.
Max took sixty rolls of fax paper to the exhibition.
The hotels in Texas are very luxurious.
The following are on call: Gina, Pam, Claire and Martin.
The menu for Monday consisted of the following: soup, quiche and salad.
Liz found the journey quite exhausting but the views were exhilarating.
All the equipment in the office had to be replaced after the fire.
The views in the Lake District are disappointing if it is drizzling with rain.
Mark named his new car Blue Bottle Rocket.

following phrases:
I asked the bank to let me have $200 in Euros.
Can Jim join us for dinner tonight?
We are going to an art exhibition while we are in Zurich.
The company guaranteed next day delivery for an additional $3.00.
The Museum's display of fine old quill pens was quite extraordinary.
It would be a good idea to have a color printer installed.
They were told the job was urgent and that it must be delivered by Monday.
All the staff were told they must attend the fire drill.
John rang to say he was sorry but he would not be staying for the party.
If you want a good career you must concentrate on your studies.
We went to the local Health Center to see what information we could get.
The Casualty Department was busy when we arrived.
The kitten had knocked all the flowers off the kitchen table.
Mark, Chris and Lyn organized a charity fun run in aid of the local hospital.
The Marketing Manager asked to see all the staff at 1:00 pm.
The baby was born at 5:20 pm and they have called her Billy Jo.
The market sold apples, pears, plums, peaches and pomegranates.
The Dr called in to see the new baby and was very pleased with her progress.
We are hoping to visit Paris with the children.
The buzzards were swooping low in the sky and were very impressive.

following phrases:
I was amazed to see him driving a bulldozer.
It was a pity to see the dog muzzled but he had seized the leg of the boy.
The boys coat had torn and he looked exhausted when he arrived back.
The hay fever season is upon us and everywhere people are sneezing.
He was abroad on business when his baby son was born.
The bridesmaids were bedecked in blue and yellow ribbons.
The children were fascinated to hear about the journey across the desert.
Dont forget to close down properly before switching the computer off.
People are too lazy to walk and prefer to stay close to their cars.
The views at the top of the mountain were wonderful and worth the effort.
He will need to arrive early to show the new people around the office.
Their flight was delayed, so it was decided to take them straight to the hotel.
The garden area includes a lake and fountain where you can sit and relax.
We caught the next plane back from Venezuela because of the earthquake.
It took 4 people 3 hours to repair the damage to the electricity pylons.
The meeting will start at 3:00 pm but we hope it will be finished by 6:00 pm.
The marathon is 26 miles long and I was surprised that Sue succeeded.
Elizabeth will be 48 on June 14, and we will have a celebration party.
The bouquet of flowers looked magnificent when it was received.
The Johnsons vacation lasted three full weeks.

following phrases:
The results were put on the notice board for everyone to see.
It was not possible to speak to all the students but 454 were questioned.
He has decided to take early retirement and I think his wife will join him.
The new word processing manual was very easy to understand.
All the manuals are kept in the office cupboard and you must sign for them.
We climbed to the top of the tower and felt quite dizzy when we looked over.
The cup of coffee completely covered his keyboard and he did not care.
The factory works mainly with part-time workers.
If you want a job, call Mrs. Howell and say I said to contact her.
Did you call Max to say you would be coming?
I wanted to fax him but did not have his fax number with me.
The menu was very comprehensive and quite competitively priced.
The file was called River Hunt and was not at all exciting.
The starters were from $3.50 with a main course from $6.50.
I am always amazed at the equipment on show at the computer exhibition.
Over a dozen people volunteered to climb the mountain.
The kids went climbing on their holiday, and they all had fun.
Francesca won a holiday for two in France; she is planning to go next month.
There is a special sale on software starting at 9:00 am this Saturday.
We will need to research the prices to make sure we get a bargain.

following phrases:
The man slipped past security and was not spotted for several hours.
The apples were a mixture but the cox apple was voted the best.
There was an alarming accident on the road this morning.
The traffic was held up for over an hour but he had his phone with him.
Can you contact the computer supplies company immediately?
We need a further one hundred disks delivered before Monday at 9:00 am.
The Queen arrived at the docks and was cheered by the crowds.
The hotel has leisure facilities, which can be enjoyed by all the residents.
We are taking the children to London to see the sights.
How much did you say you wanted to pay for the china dog?
Mr. Buxton was in Room 48 but the meeting was in Room 58.
The sponsored walk was 33 kilometers and 8 of my friends had entered.
The conference is in Glasgow and will be on text processing.
We need to know what the shipping costs will be and then fax them.
We can guarantee delivery within 48 hours but only to a mainland address.
The contestants were pleased to claim their prize of a holiday in Switzerland.
Julia Quinnell passed her exams with top marks!
How quickly can you deliver the goods?
The holiday for two people was in Canada and was a wonderful win.
He called the Chairmans secretary to say he was stuck in a traffic jam.


Topic B: Speed drills
Explanation In this topic, you will consolidate what youve learned and the practice youve put in to
build your typing speed to 15-20 words per minute.
Practicing with paragraphs
Work through the exercises in sequence and use the practice drills as frequently as
possible to increase your typing speed and accuracy. Practicing with paragraphs is
perhaps the best way to hone your touch-typing skills because most of your typing in
your profession or hobby will likely consist of paragraphs of text, rather than short
phrases and sentences.
Do it! B-1: Warm-up and accuracy practice
Heres how

1 Type each of the following sentences three times each. Remember to rest your
fingers on the home keys and adopt the correct posture. Concentrate on rhythm
and accuracy.
It was the first time the Manager had spoken to the group.
Yellow and red were the most suitable colors for the brochure.
They were all very amazed to see the dog jump the fence.
Quick as a flash the boy ran over the box to the exit!
Why is it that most people when questioned prefer blue?


Measuring your typing speed
Explanation If you want to measure and record your typing speed, you will need a stopwatch and a
pen and paper. You can also use the Date/Time clock on your computer to determine
your speed. In the following activity, there is a number at the end of each line of text.
This number represents the number of characters in that line of text. The numbers are
progressively added with each line. To calculate your one-minute speed:

1 Prepare to start typing, and start your stopwatch or clock. Begin when the timer
reaches a point from which you can easily determine when one minute has
elapsed.
2 Using the numbers in parentheses at the ends of each line of text, add up the
number of characters and spaces you have typed.
3 From this sum, subtract 1 for each error you make.
4 The average word size is 5, so divide your total by 5 to determine your words
per minute typing speed.
For example, lets say the text you need to type is:
It could be argued that workers in zoos are very fortunate to (61)
be able to spend time with animals like foxes, most of which (121)
will never display anything but quiet joy and affection for humans. (186)
Assume that you typed the following amount of text, with the following errors (shown
in bold):
It could be argued thit workors in zoos are very gortunate to be able to spend tume
with animlas like foxes, most of which will never
The line numbers indicate that you have typed 121 characters to the end of line 2, and
then 10 characters and spaces of the next line, for a total of 131 characters. Subtract 6
for the six errors made, and your total is 125. Divide 125 by 5 (the average number of
characters per word), and your typing speed would come out to 25 words per minute.
For a two-minute test, you need to divide your final total by 2 to arrive at your words
per minute speed. For a three-minute test, divide your total by 3, and so forth.

Do it! B-2: Calculating your words per minute typing speed
Heres how Heres why
1 Prepare to start typing. Check your posture, and make sure your fingers
are resting on your home keys. If youre timing
yourself, open the Date/Time clock and move it
to a corner of your screen. Pick a good starting
point for the second hand.
You might want to use a
stopwatch and lead
students through this
activity. Have them start at
the same time, but stress
that this is not a contest.
If you finish typing
the paragraph within sixty
seconds, continue typing
from the beginning.
2 On your instructors mark, begin
typing the following paragraph.
Do not stop typing until one
minute has elapsed.
If youre practicing this speed drill on your own,
begin typing when the second hand reaches the
point you have chosen.
Do NOT type the
numbers at the end of
each line.
It could be argued that workers in zoos are very fortunate to (61)
be able to spend time with animals like foxes, most of which (121)
will never display anything but quiet joy and affection for humans. (186)

3 Repeat step 2.

4 Repeat step 2 again.

5 Look over the results of all three efforts.

Select the one that resulted in the
fewest errors and the most characters.

6 Using the numbers in parentheses
at the end of each line of text, add
up the number of characters and
spaces you have typed.

7 From this sum, subtract 1 for each
error you made.

8 Divide your total by 5 to determine
your words per minute typing speed.

9 Record your results and conduct this
test yourself several times at the
conclusion of each practice session.


Comparing your results to more familiar text
Explanation In the next activity, you will again test your typing speed by using a long sentence made
up of the five key phrases you learned. You will likely be slightly faster in this exercise
because of your familiarity with these phrases. Eventually, with a lot of practice and
repetition, you will be able to type this fast with text thats more unpredictable.
Do it! B-3: Calculating speed with familiar text
Heres how Heres why

If you finish typing
the paragraph within sixty
seconds, continue typing
from the beginning.
minute has elapsed.

If mike jived and wore a baggy hat printed with rude dunce he would (78)
take the extra quiz and slap now. (111)

3 Using the numbers in parentheses
at the end of each line of text, add
up the number of characters and
spaces you have typed.

4 From this sum, subtract 1 for each
error you made.

5 Record your results and indicate
that this test was based on the five
key phrases.
Eventually, you will type at this speed, and most
likely faster, with any long sentence or
paragraph.


Two-minute speed check
Explanation In the next activity, you will calculate your speed over a two-minute span. Your results
might be the same as they were in the first speed check, but you might find that a test of
more than one minute more accurately reveals your words per minute typing speed.
Do it! B-4: Checking your speed over two minutes
Heres how Heres why

minute has elapsed.
Remember; if you
finish typing the paragraph
within sixty seconds,
continue typing from the
beginning.
Council meetings are scheduled for the last day of March, June, (64)
September and December. The chair person will read the minutes (129)
from the previous meeting which must be agreed by those present (193)
before the meeting can begin. Members of the public can attend the (261)
meetings but space is limited and quickly fills up. The meetings (327)
have a reputation for lively debates. (364)

3 Calculate your typing speed and
record your results.
Remember to jot down that this was a two-
minute test.


Unit summary: Speed and accuracy
Topic A In this unit, you learned how to develop your speed and accuracy by touch-typing a
series of short phrases, followed by a series of complete sentences. You learned that the
only way to develop your speed and accuracy is through practice and repetition.
Topic B Finally, you learned how to calculate your words per minute typing speed. You
determined your typing speed at this point in your skill development, and compared
your results to a second speed test made up of the five key phrases. Then, you checked
your typing speed over a two-minute span.
1 Practice your speed and accuracy with the following paragraph. Time yourself to
determine your progress.
Policemen can assist in prevention of crime at all levels of society, as (73)
well as undertake many other duties that help to ensure people feel safe (146)
and secure as they go about their day to day work and enjoy life in their (220)
communities. (232)
There were many times when the people responsible for organizing (65)
vacations for the group felt they would never be able to satisfy everyone. (140)
Many times agreement could not be reached on the best method of (204)
transportation and departure points. Would it be possible to please (273)
the majority? (286)
Council meetings are scheduled for the last day of March, June, (64)
September and December. The chairperson will read the minutes from (132)
the previous meeting which must be agreed by those present before the (202)
meeting can begin. Members of the public can attend the meetings but (172)
space is limited and quickly fills up. The meetings have a reputation for (247)
lively debates. (262)

Light pollution is a growing problem and one that is only now attracting (73)
public attention. Chances are if you live near a town or city you will (145)
miss out on the wonders of the visible night sky as light from buildings (218)
and street lamps leaks skyward and blots out the view of the stars. (286)
Many children have yet to see a star! Many campaigners are pressuring (356)
authorities to shield street lights from leaking wasted light skywards. (427)

S1

KAZ

Course summary
This summary contains information to help
you bring the course to a successful
conclusion. Using this information, you will
be able to:
A Use the summary text to reinforce what
students have learned in class.
B Direct students to the next courses in this
series (if any), and to any other resources
that might help students continue to
develop their touch-typing skills.
S2 KAZ (Keyboarding A to Z)

Topic A: Course summary
At the end of the class, use the following summary text to reinforce what students have
learned. It is not intended as a script, but rather as a starting point.
KAZ (Keyboarding A to Z)
Unit 1
In this unit, students learned about the KAZ method for learning how to type. They
learned what makes KAZ different from older, more traditional methods. Then, they
learned the correct posture to take when sitting at the keyboard, and the eight keys that
make up home row. They also learned that the F and J keys have raised dots or ridges
on them that provide tactile feedback that your fingers are on the correct keys.
Unit 2
Students learned how to touch-type the I, E, F, M, K, J, V, and D keys. They practiced
these keys by using the KAZ key phrase if mike jived. Then, they learned how to
touch-type the Enter key and Spacebar. Next, students learned how to touch-type the
R, U, N, and C keys. They practiced these keys by using the KAZ key phrase rude
dunce. Then, students learned how to touch-type the S, L, A, P, O, and W keys. They
practiced these keys by using the KAZ key phrase slap now. Students also learned how
to touch-type the B, G, Y, H, and T keys. They practiced these keys by using the KAZ
key phrase baggy hat. Finally, students learned how to touch-type the X, Q, and Z
keys. They practiced these keys by using the KAZ key phrase extra quiz.
Unit 3
In this unit, students practiced touch-typing words that involve the letters in the key
phrases if mike jived and rude dunce. Then, they practiced touch-typing words that
involve the letters in the key phrases slap now and baggy hat. Students then practiced
touch-typing words that involve the letters in the key phrase extra quiz. Finally,
students continued to develop their touch-typing skills by typing complete sentences.
They focused on accuracy rather than speed.
Unit 4
Students learned how to touch-type the Shift key and Caps Lock key to create capital
letters. They learned how to automatically type with proper capitalization, and how to
alternate between consecutive capital letters and lowercase letters. Then, students
learned how to use the number row. They learned how to type numbers along with
letters, and how to access the Shift key characters that are alternates to the number
keys. Finally, students learned how to touch-type the standard punctuation keys,
including the comma, period, and apostrophe keys. Students also learned how to
touch-type the punctuation keys that involve the Shift key: the colon, question mark,
and quotation mark.
Course summary S3

Unit 5
In this unit, students learned how to touch-type numbers on a numeric keypad.
Unit 6
Students learned how to develop speed and accuracy by touch-typing a series of short
phrases, followed by a series of complete sentences. They learned that the only way to
develop speed and accuracy is through practice and repetition. Then, students learned
how to calculate their words per minute typing speed. They also learned how to
calculate typing speed over a two-minute span.
S4 KAZ (Keyboarding A to Z)

Topic B: Continued learning after class
Point out to your students that it is impossible to become a proficient touch-typist in a
single day. After completing this class, students are likely to be typing with all ten
fingers but still relatively slowly. Encourage them to avoid the temptation of reverting
to old typing habits, and emphasize the importance of continuing with the drills. If they
stick to the program, soon theyll be able to think their words onto the screen without
being aware of their fingers.
Its essential that students persevere for the first few days at slow speed, while making
frequent use of the Speedbuilder exercises in short breaks.
Next courses in this series
This is the only course in this series.
Other resources
Students might find some of these other resources useful as they continue to learn
keyboarding. For more information, visit www.course.com.
Performing with Computer Applications, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 0-619-05596-0
Computer Concepts BASICS, Second Edition
ISBN: 0-619-05578-2
Essential Introduction to Computers, 5th Edition
ISBN: 0-619-20078-2
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Index
C
Capital letters, 4-2, 4-9
Caps Lock key, 4-7
Cursor, 2-2
D
Drills with paragraphs, 6-23
H
Home row, 1-5
K
KAZ
Compared to traditional methods, 1-2
Defined, 1-2
How it works, 1-2
Key phrases
Baggy hat, 2-16
Extra quiz, 2-20
If mike jived, 2-2
Rude dunce, 2-8
Slap now, 2-12
N
Number keys, 4-10
Numeric keypads, 5-2
P
Posture, 1-3
Punctuation keys, 4-12
Q
QWERTY keyboards, 1-5
S
Sentences, 3-10
Shift key, 4-2
Characters, 4-11
T
Toggle switches, 4-7
W
Words per minute speed, 6-24

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