• 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
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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.
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