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Q6 Email: Etiquette

1. Basics

EMAIL ETIQUETTE

Step 1. Open and make a copy of this 1.Q6 Email Etiquette Learning & Practice Log to use as you complete the steps on this page.

Step 2. Begin by playing the video below about etiquette and complete the section in your learning & practice log.

Email Etiquette for Middle and High School Students

Direct link (4:23 min.)

Step 3. Complete the questions that go with the nine tips in your Learning & Practice Log.

  • Follow your teacher's instructions to submit your Learning & Practice log.

Step 4. It is now time to practice composing an email. Use the 1.Q6 Composing an email document to write an email to your teacher summarizing what you learned about emails, along with why it is important to have an email account.

  • Follow your teacher's instructions to submit your Learning & Practice log.

Step 5. (optional extension) If you have access to your school email account, compose a genuine email to send to another teacher in your school and copy (Cc) the teacher for this class. Some topics might be:

  • They are one of your favorite teachers, tell them this and why.
  • You have a question about the class or an assignment.
  • You want to invite them to an after-school event that you are involved in (art performance, sporting event, book club...)

Be on the lookout for their reply.

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies

2. Digital Citizen
b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices
d. Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online

3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for intellectual and creative pursuits