Navigating Email Etiquette for Teens

Why is it important for teens to learn how to email their teachers?

• To avoid face-to-face conversations

• To avoid using social media

• To impress their friends

• To participate in a common form of communication

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What should a professional email address include?

• A favorite hobby

• Part of your real name

• A nickname

• Random numbers

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Why should you avoid using an email address like '[e-mail]'?

• It is not professional

• It is already taken

• It is hard to remember

• It is too long

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When is it appropriate to email your teacher?

• When you have a quick question that can be answered in one to two sentences

• When you need an extension on a long-term assignment

• When you want to turn in an assignment without permission

• When you want to chat about personal matters

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What should you do if you need to turn in an assignment via email but haven't received permission?

• Send it anyway

• Ask for permission first

• Ignore the requirement

• Submit it through social media

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How long should your email to a teacher be?

• One paragraph

• Two pages

• A few sentences

• A novel

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What type of language should you use in your email to a teacher?

• Casual language

• Negative language

• Sarcastic language

• Positive language

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What should you include in the closing of your email?

• Your favorite quote

• A joke

• Your full name and class period

• Your nickname

What should you avoid when emailing a complaint to a teacher?

• Summarizing the problem

• Offering realistic solutions

• Describing steps you've taken

• Using sarcasm

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What should you do after sending an email to your teacher?

• Forget about it

• Check your email for a response

• Send another email immediately

• Call the teacher

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