Netiquette
GRADE 6 LESSON 31
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Content Standards:
AA.S.1
AA.S.9
Students will acquire attitudes,
knowledge, and skills that contribute to
effective learning in school and across
the lifespan.
Students will understand safety and
survival skills and apply coping
strategies.
Indicators:
AA.A.6.1.10 Demonstrate effective use of the internet as a research and learning tool.
AA.PSD.6.9.09 Utilize proper internet etiquette.
GOAL: Students will learn and utilize proper Internet etiquette.
Activity Statements:
Students will identify appropriate netiquette. Students will recognize appropriate netiquette
may be different in various situations. Students will discuss reasons for use of appropriate
netiquette in school, business, etc.
Materials:
Handout 1 – Netiquette
Procedures:
1. Ask students to explain “etiquette” and give examples of good manners. Have students
explain why good manners are important.
2. Discuss how good manners, or etiquette, are important in different settings. For
example, good manners might be especially important in a business meeting or a formal
setting. Ask students to think about how good manners may depend on where and with
whom they are.
3. Introduce the term “netiquette” and ask students to explain what it probably means.
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4. Ask students to share stories about improper use of email, giving specific examples of
what has happened to them, their friends, or even someone they read heard a news
story about that was embarrassing or hurtful.
5. Divide students into teams. Have students brainstorm and create a list of do’s and
don’ts for emailing, instant messaging, and using electronic communication tools.
6. Provide copies of Handout 1 – Netiquette or display electronically for discussion. Use
the list of “dos and don’ts” on the handout to see which group got the most correct
regarding use of good manners online. Have each group identify additional ‘netiquette’
ideas they came up with that were not on Handout 1. Give team with most points
prizes, if available.
Discussion:
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What rules or guidelines are in place concerning netiquette?
Are there different rules for communicating with peers? Parents or other adults?
Are there other netiquette rules that should be on the list of good online manners?
Are there different rules when at school and home?
How important Is netiquette on the job? Will it be important to an employer? Why?
Are there times when different rules apply? Why and can you give examples?
Why is it important to use appropriate netiquette?
Additional Resources:
Netiquette - http://www.cccoe.net/social/skillslist.htm
Roads to Success Lesson: http://www.roadstosuccess.org/pdfs/G8_CommNetwork1.pdf
NetSmartz - http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/resources.htm
ProLiteracy America – www.proliteracy.org
Extension Activities:
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Students may investigate how Internet is used in careers. What rules and guidelines are in
place governing netiquette?
The teacher may reserve a computer lab to do additional work on this topic.
Other activities as assigned by advisor.
Developed by: Dr. Penny Fisher, Director, Putnam County Schools (2009)