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Email Etiquette Essentials

Writing for Real-World Purposes

Day 143of 180
Week 29of 36
30Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Learn professional email writing standards

2

Understand appropriate digital communication

3

Practice crafting clear, respectful emails

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Demonstrates how communication should be kind and thoughtful, even in digital formats

📦 Materials Needed

  • Computers or tablets
  • Email template worksheet
  • Pencils
  • Example email printouts

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Discuss how communication has changed with technology. Ask students about their experiences with email.

💭 Review Question: What makes a good email message?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain professional email components: subject line, greeting, body, signature

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Use clear, descriptive subject lines
  • Start with appropriate greetings
  • Write concise, respectful messages
  • Always proofread before sending
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is an email to a teacher different from an email to a friend?
  • Why is tone important in digital communication?
3Activity: Email Etiquette Practice (10 min)
hands-on

Students draft emails to hypothetical scenarios using proper email format

📝 Instructions:
  1. Select a scenario card
  2. Draft an appropriate email response
  3. Exchange with a partner for peer review
  4. Discuss email appropriateness
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide more structured template

Challenge: Create multiple draft versions with different tones

4Closing (5 min)

Review key email etiquette principles

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes an email professional?
  • Why is clear communication important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us communicate with kindness and respect in all our interactions.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about writing thank you notes

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Write the verse using different email fonts and styles

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Digital communication skills are crucial for future academic and professional success

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Monitor children's email practices
  • Discuss online safety
  • Encourage thoughtful communication
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding tone and appropriateness in digital communication

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Clear, respectful email drafts that follow taught guidelines

Extension Activities

  • Create an email to a family missionary
  • Design an email etiquette poster
  • Practice typing speed and accuracy

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