Review: Computers, Keyboards, and File Management
- 1Print it first. Read it once together and talk it through.
- 2Exercises on paper, then correct together with the answer key.
- 3Next day: a 10-minute review here on screen saves progress.
What you will learn
- 1Identify the main parts of a computer and their purposes
- 2Describe the steps to open an application and manage files
- 3Demonstrate the correct sequence for creating, saving, and closing a file
Mini Lesson
A computer is a tool that helps us work, learn, and create. To use a computer well, you need to know its main parts and how to manage the files you make.
Main Parts of a Computer
- Screen (monitor) — shows you everything happening on the computer.
- Keyboard — lets you type letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Mouse — lets you click, select, and move things on the screen.
- CPU (a chip inside the tower or laptop body) — the brain that runs all the programs.
- Storage (hard drive or USB) — keeps your files safe so you can use them again.
What Is File Management?
File management means keeping your work organized on a computer. You create files, give them clear names, save them in the right folder, and close them when you are done.
Steps to Work with a File
- Open the application (e.g. a word processor or drawing program).
- Create a new file and give it a clear name.
- Type or draw your content inside the file.
- Save the file — use Ctrl + S (Command + S on a Mac) or the Save button so your work is not lost.
- Close the application when you have finished.
Words to know
Computer
A tool that helps you work, learn, and create using programs
e.g. I turn on the computer to start my project.
Keyboard
The set of keys you press to type letters, numbers, and symbols
e.g. I use the keyboard to type my name.
File
A named piece of work saved on the computer
e.g. I made a file called "story.txt".
Folder
A place on the computer that holds files together
e.g. My practice folder has five files.
Save
To keep your work so you can use it again later
e.g. I save my file with Ctrl + S.
Save your work every few minutes — not just at the end. If the power goes off, unsaved work is gone!
Guided Practice
Pick a word from the Trace menu and look at the model. Use Copy mode to write it yourself on the lined pad, or switch to Trace if you want to pass over the ghost letters. Tap 🔍 Bigger for a fullscreen practice canvas.
Tip: As you copy, think about how each word relates to today's topic.
Exercises
Drag the cards into the correct order to show the steps for managing a file.
Pick the best answer.
1. What does the keyboard allow you to do?
2. What is the FIRST step when working with a file?
3. Why is it important to save your file regularly?
4. Which keyboard shortcut is commonly used to save a file?
5. What does the mouse allow you to do on a computer?
6. What is file management?
7. What is the role of the CPU?
8. What should you do BEFORE closing an application?
9. Where should you store a file so you can find it again?
10. How many main steps are there in the file management sequence?
Parent Checklist
For the parent: after correcting together, check off what your child has really understood