The residents who attend the typing class really get a mental workout! We don't just type - we practice our spelling, solve little riddles (below) and learn all about each of the keys on the keyboard. We have such a good time during this class. Below is this weeks lesson - go ahead and test your typing skills!
What is the longest word typed using only your left hand? STEWARDESSES
What is the longest word typed using only your right hand? LOLLIPOP
What is the only word in the English language that ends in mt? DREAMT
What is the shortest sentence that uses every letter of the alphabet? THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG
What do they following words have in common?
RACECAR
KAYAK
LEVEL
They are all palindromes! (that means that they are the same read left to right or right to left)
What are the only 4 words in the English language to end in "dous"?
TREMENDOUS
HORRENDOUS
STUDPENDOUS
HAZARDOUS
What are the only 2 words in the English language that use all 5 vowels?
ABSTEMIOUS
FACETIOUS
What is the longest word that can be made using only the 1st row of the keyboard? TYPEWRITER
Do you know the correct names for the following symbols?
~ (tilde)
@ (at symbol - there is no 'real' name for this)
^ (karat)
& (ampersand)
* (asterisk)
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Shirley Futch Plaza is a subsidized housing complex for senior citizens and the physically disabled. We are located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Shirley Futch Plaza is in partnership of: Better Tomorrows, Interstate Realty Management and HUD.
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The Better Tomorrows impact-driven social service model is aimed at fostering economic stability, educational success, healthy lifestyles and strong communities. By providing a continuum of direct support to affordable housing residents and the neighboring communities, Better Tomorrows’ place-based programming and case management build safe and nurturing environments and uplift youth, adults, families, and seniors.
Better Tomorrows' vision is that all communities are strong, healthy, and comprised of people who are self-sufficient and successful.
MISSION:
Better Tomorrows’ mission is to empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive.
WHAT WE DO:
The Better Tomorrows impact-driven social service model is aimed at fostering economic stability, educational success, healthy lifestyles and strong communities. By providing a continuum of direct support to affordable housing residents and the neighboring communities, Better Tomorrows’ place-based programming and case management build safe and nurturing environments and uplift youth, adults, families, and seniors.
Favorite Websites
- Allrecipes.com
- Brain Exercise Games
- Cool Math Games
- Coupons
- Crossword Puzzle
- Hulu
- Jig Zone
- Letter Blocks
- Letter Scramble
- Lexulous
- Monroe County Public Library
- PA Home Page
- PBS
- Pocono Record
- Pogo.com
- Social Security Website
- Solitaire
- The Weather Channel
- TheJigSawPuzzles.com
- Turner Classic Movie
- TV Land
- Wallpaper for your computer!
- Web MD
- Wikipedia
- WNEP
- Yahoo! Mail
- You Tube
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