The document outlines the basics of touch typing, emphasizing the importance of the home row as the base position for finger placement on the keyboard. It provides instructions for proper finger positioning on various sections of the keyboard to enhance typing accuracy. Additionally, it includes a home activity to practice typing the home keys.

1. KEYBOARDING SKILSS
THE BASE POSITION

2. The Home Row
The home row is the set of keys that are
the base position for fingers.
These are the keys located on the
middle row of the keyboard.

4. 1.Place the index fingers over the “F” and “J” key.
2. Small bumps on the F and J keys help the users
locate the base position without having to look.

5. Home Activity I ( Type one line of
home keys, on MS word for 1 minute

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7. Touch Typing Rules
1. Always position your fingers properly on the keyboard to
press the right keys when typing.

9. Assigned
Sections

10. Correct finger placement
• Press all Section A keys with the left little finger
• Press all Section B keys with the left ring finger
• Press all Section C keys with the left middle finger
• Press all Section D keys with the left index finger

11. • Press all Section E with either thumb
• Press all Section F keys with the right index finger
• Press all Section G keys with the right middle finger
• Press all Section H keys with the right ring finger
• Press all Section I with the right little finger