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• Develop speed and accuracy by practicing daily through manual / electronic / computer. • Organise and type simple letters, tables and manuscripts. • Perform stencil cutting and duplicating. • Maintain the typewriter by overhauling of the typewriter. regular cleaning and periodical DETAILS OF ACTIVITIES (CLASS IX – X) Class IX 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sitting posture • How to place the typewriter on the table. • Position of chair and table. • Sitting posture of the typist. Simple mechanism of the typewriter • Knowing and understanding the overall function. • Paper controls • Writing devices • Inking devices Preparation for typing • Insertion of the paper in the typewriter. • Adjustment of margins (top, left, right and bottom) • Readiness for typewriting. • Removal of paper from the typewriter. Keyboard operation • Understanding and application of “touch system”. • Practising home keys, upper row, bottom row, number row, top row. • Practising adjustment keys. Exercise in typewriting. • Typing long sentences, simple paragraphs. • Typing from simple text. 98