Typing a Paragraph
You already know how to type single letters and words. In Class 2, you type a full paragraph — a group of sentences that talk about one idea. Typing a paragraph practises everything you have learnt: letters, spaces, punctuation and the Enter key.
📝 Parts of a Good Paragraph
| Part | What It Is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Topic sentence | First sentence — tells the main idea | I love animals. |
| Detail sentences | Middle sentences — give more information | My favourite animal is a dog. Dogs are loyal and friendly. |
| Closing sentence | Last sentence — wraps up the idea | I hope to have a pet dog one day. |
Typing Rules for a Paragraph
| Rule | How to Do It |
|---|---|
| Start with a capital | Press Shift + first letter |
| Space between words | Press the Space Bar once |
| End a sentence | Type a full stop (.) |
| New line | Press Enter at the end of the paragraph |
| Fix a mistake | Press Backspace to delete the last letter |
⌨️ Typing Flow — Animated
⇧ + I
Capital letter
→
abc...
Type words
→
⎵
Space between words
→
.
Full stop
→
↵
Enter (new line)
Practice Paragraph to Type
Open Notepad and type this paragraph exactly, including the capital letters and full stops:
I like school. My favourite subject is Computer Science. We learn how to use a keyboard and mouse. I type carefully and check my work. Computers help us learn new things every day.
Example: Type slowly and look at the screen, not the keyboard. Your fingers rest on the home row (A S D F and J K L ;). Move only the finger you need for each key, then return it to the home row.
✏️ Exercise
| # | Question |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is the first sentence of a paragraph called? |
| 2 | Which key adds a space between two words? |
| 3 | Which key do you press at the end of a paragraph? |
| 4 | How do you type a capital letter? |
| 1. | The topic sentence |
| 2. | The Space Bar |
| 3. | Enter |
| 4. | Hold Shift and press the letter |
Quick Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a paragraph? | A group of sentences about one idea |
| How do you fix a typing mistake? | Press Backspace to delete the last letter |
| Which key ends a sentence? | Full stop (.) — then Space Bar before the next sentence |