Email Etiquette Do's and Don'ts Review

Select all that apply: Which elements should you include in all emails?

• Subject

• Greeting

• Your question, problem, or request.

• Closing

• A bribe.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.8.1D

Select all that apply: Your email should...

• be clear

• be to-the-point

• have a lot of fluff/extra sentences

• have complete sentences

• have plenty of emojis

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Select all that apply: Which of the following are appropriate closings to send to teachers?

• Thank you,

• Sincerely,

• Hugs and Kisses,

• TTYL,

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

How would you greet your teacher in an email?

• Hey!

• Dear Mr. Smith:

• I have a question!

• Dear Tom:

• Yo, Teach!

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

What is an example of a brief, accurate subject line for your email to a teacher?

• Subject: Ugh, this Essay!!!

• Subject: Questions!!! :)

• Subject: Quesadillas

• Subject: Hero Essay Redo Request

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

What is an example of an email that is short and to-the-point?

• I would like to hand in my essay on Monday, since I won't be in class on Tuesday.
• I had a basketball game last night in Odessa. It was really far away. We were on the bus for 4 hours. Btw, I didn't get the essay done. SORRY!!!
• My aunt and uncle stopped by last night, so I couldn't finish my essay. We went out to dinner at Denny's. Yumm! ;) They said it would be okay to not do my homework.
• I need help!?! I was really confused and then I cried for an hour. It's just so difficult!!!!! What is the assignment, and when is it due??! :(

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why should you proofread your email before sending it to your teacher?

• To make sure you have no spelling errors.

• To make sure it has lots of secret code words (like Giant Gummy Lizard)

• To make sure you use lots of highlighting and different fonts and colors to keep their attention.

• To make sure you use plenty of emojis to express how you've felt all week in their class.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

You don't always have to have a subject in the subject line, sometimes you can just say, "Hey!"

• True

• False

What is the purpose of an email's SUBJECT line?

• To be catchy and interesting

• Explain what the email will be about

• To write the whole message of the email

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What are some reasons you might send an email?

• Ask about what you missed when you were absent

• If you're confused about an assignment

• Question a grade

• Ask for a letter of recommendation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7