THIRD TERM 

LEARNING NOTES

JSS 1

SUBJECT: BUSINESS STUDIES

CLASS: JSS 1 (BASIC 7)

SCHEME OF WORK

Subject : 

BUSINESS STUDIES

Term :

THIRD TERM 

Week:

WEEK 9

Class :

JSS 1 (BASIC 7)

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Care of the Typewriter and the Computer: (i) Care of the typewriter. (ii) Care of the Computer.

Topic :

Correct finger position on keys.

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• Say the Correct finger position on keys.
• Say the correct paper insertion and removal in/from typewriter.
• mention the  faces on a typewriter
• say the uses of computer

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching :

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials :

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content :

1. Correct finger position on keys.

1. Correct paper insertion and removal in/from typewriter.
2. Setting margins and line space regulator.
3. Type faces on a typewriter: pica, elite.

Sub-Topic 1: (i) Correct finger position on keys.

(ii) Correct paper insertion and removal in/from the typewriter.

CORRECT FINGER POSITION ON KEYS.

1. To type effectively and efficiently, one has to sit comfortably; with the body erect shoulders square and the foot flatly placed on the floor with one foot slightly in front of the other.
2. Relax and avoid all physical tension.
3. Hands and knuckles to elbows should be in a straight line and the fingers should be well bent. Elbows should be kept loosely near your sides.
4. The two little fingers of the left and right hand should be placed on the guide keys: (a & 😉 respectively.
5. The other fingers should be placed on the remaining home keys(s, d, f on the left and l, k, j on the right) except the left and right thumb which is used to depress the space bar.
6. All other keys can be located from the home keys and the fingers should return to the home keys.
7. Keys should be struck sharply and lightly without looking at the keyboard.
8. The copy should be placed on the right hand side of the typewriter.

CORRECT PAPER INSERTION INTO THE TYPEWRITER:

To insert paper correctly into the typewriter, the following steps should to be taken:

1. Raise the paper bail.
2. Get a typing sheet and a backing sheet of equal size and make sure the backing sheet is facing you.
3. Drop them between the platen the paper guide and feed rollers with its left-hand edge against the paper guide.
4. With the right hand, turn the platen knob clockwise quickly until the paper reaches the required position in front of the platen.
5. Make sure the paper guide aligns with zero of the carriage scale.
6. Pull the paper release lever and arrange the paper if the paper is not straight across the platen.
7. Lower the paper bail and adjust the grips to press against the left and right hand edges of the paper so as to hold it firmly against the platen.

REMOVAL OF THE PAPER FROM THE TYPEWRITER

1. Raise the paper bail.
2. Pull forward the paper release lever using the right hand and remove the paper with the left hand.
3. Return the paper bail and paper release lever to their normal positions.
4. Always remove the paper in this way.

Evaluation:

1. Explain how paper can be insertion of paper into the typewriter.
2. State how paper can be removed from the typewriter after a period of typing.

Sub-Topic 2: SETTING MARGINS AND LINE SPACE REGULATOR

The following are steps to setting margins on a paper:

1. A left margin stop should be set at 10 for pica or 20 for elite and a right margin stop at 75 for pica or 85 for elite unless otherwise instructed.
2. Insert your paper into the machine.
3. Ensure that the left edge of the paper is aligned with the printing point. This is done by moving the carriage towards it.
4. Count the required number of margin by moving the carriage with the aid of the space bar and place the left margin stop there.
5. To set the right margin, use the backspace to count the desired number of measurement and place the right margin stop there.
6. You can begin to type.

The line space regulator controls the distance between the lines. It can be adjusted for:

1. Single or one-line spacing.
2. Double or two-line spacing.
3. Treble-line spacing (with half-spacing on modern machines).

• Before beginning to type, set the regulator for the required spacing and, when returning the carriage in order to start a fresh line, strike the line-space lever sharply.
• Exercises should be typed in single-line spacing unless otherwise instructed so that mistakes can be readily seen.
• A double-line space should generally be created between exercises or portions of an exercise.

TYPE-FACES ON THE TYPEWRITER

There are two commonly used typefaces in keyboarding. They are called: I pica ii elite.

The pica typeface is a measure of type size. With pica, ten (10) letters can be typed to 1 inch or about 25mm .Ten letters in pica represent twelve letters in elite. This typeface has a bold character.

The elite typeface is a size of printing type that has twelve(12) letters or spaces to 1 inch. The character of elite typeface is usually small.

Evaluation:

1. Explain how to set margin and line space on the typewriter.
2. ……………..and ……………. are used to set the line space and margin respectively.
3. Mention the two typefaces we have.

Assignment

Nelson Business Studies for JSS workbook 1,pages 71 and 72.

Reading Assignment: Nelson Business Studies for Junior Secondary Schools, bk. 1 published jointly by Nigeria Educational Research and Development.

Weekend Assignment

1. To make more than one copy with the typewriter you need ………. Paper. A. backing b. carbon c. copy d. foil e. telephone
2. Number 2 in the line space regulator means that the document should be typed in …………line spacing. a. single b. double c. treble d. triple e. half
3. These are correct sitting position in typing EXCEPT …….. a. back supported by chair b. elbows slightly out c. eyes on the copy d. fingers curved over the home keys e. legs crossed under the chair.
4. The two major characters of typewriter is ……and …. A. elight and pica b. elote and pica c. pica and elite d. pika and elight e. pica and elete.
5. Before inserting your typing paper into the machine, the paper guide must be set on ……… a. 0 b. 5 c. 10 d. 15 e. 20
6. In correct sitting position, the fingers should be ……….. on the home keys. A. curved b. flat c. placed d. raised e. straight.
7. Which of the following is used to prevent damage to the cylinder/platen? A. backing sheet b. carbon paper c. foil paper d. cellophane paper e. textbook.
8. The best way of maintaining the typewriter is to ….. and ……it a. clean, cover, spray b. clean, lock, cover c. clean, lock, spray d. lock, cover, type e. lock, type, spray.
9. The pica typeface is …………a. bold b. curved c. heavy d. moderate e. small.
10. A pica typewriter has ………… character to 25mm.a. 25 b. 24 c. 15 d. 12 e. 10.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Class Discussion

Teacher and Students Interactions 

Teacher : What is  keyboard

Student :

Teacher :Mention the types of keyboard that you know

Student :

Teacher : What are the home keys

Student :

Teacher :What are the letters that make up the home keys

Student :

Teacher :What are the other functions of the keyboard

Student :

Teacher : State the other function that the interactive  keyboard cam be used for

Student :

Pupils Activities 

Let the student come with a laptop for practical or more preferably they can go and do the practical in the computer room

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.