E-mail Etiquette for Middle Schoolers

Choose the best closing(S) for an e-mail. You may choose more than one.

• Talk to ya later!

• Byeeeeeeeeeeeee

• Thank you,

• Sincerely,

Which of the following is an appropriate subject of an e-mail?

• MRS KERFOOT I NEED HELP ON EVERYTHING PLEASE

• Help with Science class

• Thank you,

• I missed the test last week. When can I make it up? Am I allowed to study before I take the test- what type of questions are on the test?

Why write a subject line?

• To give a brief overview of the email contents

• It's where you put everything you need to tell your teacher

• To lie about what the email is about

Subject: Meeting today 3/28

From: Katie - [e-mail]

I need to reschedule our meeting this afternoon. Can we meet tomorrow at 12:15 instead?

Thanks!

Katie

What rule of etiquette did Kate forget to follow in this email?

• She did not include a subject line.

• She did not include a greeting or salutation.

• She communicated in an unprofessional way (like slang, "texting language," or ALL CAPS).

• She did not proofread the email, so it contains spelling and grammar errors.

Subject: HEY HEY HEY MEETING TODAY

From: Katie : [e-mail]

HI MISS GINA! It's your favorite employee!! I gotta leave early today so I'll c u l8r!!!!

Byeeeeeee

Katieeeeeeeee

What rule of etiquette did Kate forget to follow in this email?

• She did not include a subject line.

• She communicated in an unprofessional way (like slang, "texting language," or ALL CAPS).

• She did not sign the email with her name.

• She rambled on too long without getting to the point.

Subject: Meeting today 3/28

From: Katie: [e-mail]

Hello Miss Gina,

I'm attching the agenda for our meetnig this afternoon. I wante to talk about the neew book series coming out this week.

See you later

How should Ms. Kate fix the errors in this email?

• She should go back to fix her spelling mistakes and sign her name.

• She should use a longer subject line.

• She should make sure there is a greeting and salutation that includes the word "Dear."

• She should not say she is looking forward to the meeting because that's unprofessional.

Which of the following should be included in an e-mail? Check ALL that apply.

• Greeting

• Subject line

• Slang or talk text

• Signing your name at the bottom