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Text Message Etiquette with Dot & i. Type your name in the box below, and press “Start” to begin.

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Our Focus Question for this lesson is: How do I know if a text message shows good etiquette?

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In this lesson, you will learn how to tell if a message shows good text etiquette by using four basic rules.

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Before we begin, let’s say the four rules of text etiquette together and remember what each rule means. Rule
number 1, “Do not use all capital letters.” It’s just like shouting. Rule number 2, “Use good manners.” Say
“please” and “thank you.” Rule number 3, “Use kind words.” Mean is not funny. Rule number 4, “Use emojis to
show how you feel” because the reader cannot see your face.

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You have listened to the story “Text Message Etiquette with Dot & i.” In the story, Dash and i send text messages
to one another. Some of the text messages show good etiquette while others do not.

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What is etiquette? Etiquette is a set of rules we follow to show respect for other people. (i: I know all about
manners.) It’s a lot like manners. You follow rules of etiquette every day. Think about it. When you ask for
something, you say “please.” When a person gives you something, you say, “Thank you.” When you make a
mistake, you should say, “I am sorry.” If you bump in to someone, you should say, “Excuse me.” When you’re
in the library, you should speak with a “quiet voice.” When people are standing in line, you should not push
your way to the front, you should “wait your turn.” See how much you already know about etiquette? Click
“Next” to continue.

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Now it’s time to have some fun with Dot & i by playing a game. Here’s how to play. You will focus on one rule
at a time. Each rule of etiquette has 2 levels and a bonus round. Complete 2 levels and the bonus round to
move on to the next rule.

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For Level 1, you will: listen to the rule; look at the clues to help you choose; find the text messages that do or
do not follow the rule, and make your choice.

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Level 2 is called “Let’s Practice.” You will need your practice worksheet for this activity. Listen to the narrator.
When you hear the narrator’s voice tell you to find a number, look for the matching number on your worksheet.
Then, follow the directions. The narrator will show you how to change text messages so that they show
good etiquette. When your worksheet is complete, give it to your teacher.

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Level 3 is a Bonus Round. Choose the right answer to the question, and you will advance to the next rule of
etiquette. Click “Back” to hear the instructions again. Click “Continue” when you are ready to play!

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{{beep}} {{beep}} {{ding}} Click GO to begin.

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Let’s review rule number 1 together. Say it with me. “Do not use all capital letters.” (Dot: Never write in all
capitals. i: It’s the same as shouting.)

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Get ready for the text message game! Here’s your clue: look for the text messages with all capital letters. Click
“Play” to begin.”
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Which text messages do not follow rule number 1? Select the text messages that do not follow the rule. Then,
click “Submit” when you are finished.
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Level 2 “Let’s Practice.” Now we are going to help i change his text messages so that they follow rule number 1,
“Do not use all capital letters.” Follow along on your worksheet, and listen for the matching number.
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Number 1: What changes can we make to this text message? First, i uses all capital letters. Next, i uses too
many letters to spell, “Hi, Dash.” Last, i uses three exclamation points. That is too many. To the person reading
this text, it seems like i is shouting.
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These are the changes that we need to make for number 1. First, we will use a capital “H” at the beginning of
the sentence. Next, we will use a capital “D” for Dash because that is her name. Last, we will end the message
with a period. Copy this new text message on your worksheet. When you are ready, click the button to move
on to the next text message.
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Number 2: What changes do we need to make to this text message? First, i uses all capital letters. Next, i uses
exclamation points. Last, when Dash reads this text message out loud, she may read in this tone {{irritated/angry}}
“Okay! I will send one now!” Dash might think that i is upset.
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These are the changes that we need to make for number 2. Write the answer on your worksheet. First, begin
with a capital “O” for “okay.” The following letters--k, a, and y--are lowercase. Next, change the exclamation
point to a period. Last, begin the full sentence with a capital “I” and end with a period so that the sentence
reads in a friendly tone, “I will send one now.” Click the button to move to the next text message.
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Number 3: What changes do we need to make to this text message? We see that i uses all capital letters again.
This time, he is asking Dash a question, “How do you like my photo?”
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These are the changes that we need to make for number 3. First, change the text message so that it begins with
a capital “H.” Since i is asking Dash a question, end this text with a question mark. Write the new text on your
worksheet. Click “Next” when you are ready to move on.
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Number 4: What changes do we need to make to this text message? Try this one on your own. Then, click the
button to see the answer.
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First, begin the text message with a capital “W.” Then, end with a question mark. Click “Next” to continue.
Click “Back” to repeat this activity.

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Level 3 Bonus Round. Choose the best answer to the question below. Why do we follow Rule #1? “Do not use
all capital letters?” A) We should only use lowercase letters. B) A text in all capital letters is just like shouting.
Choose your answer and click “Submit.”
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Let’s review rule number 2 together. “Use good manners.” (Dot: Use good manners. i: Say “please” and “thank
you.”)
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Get ready for the text message game! Dash needs your help in finding text messages that use good manners.
Here’s your clue. Look for the text messages that say “please,” “thank you,”” you are welcome,” and “I am sorry.”
Click “Play” to begin.
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Which text messages follow rule number 2? Select the text messages that follow the rule. Then, click “Submit”
when you are finished.
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Level 2 Let’s Practice. Now we are going to change text messages from Dash so that they follow rule number 2,
“Use good manners.” Follow along on your worksheet. Listen for the matching number.
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Number 5: What changes can we make to this text message? Let’s read it together. “I want a photo of you. Send
one to me!” This is a text from Dash. Hmmm... her text message could use some good manners. First, instead
of telling i to send a photo, she should ask politely. Next, what word can she use to show good manners?
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These are the changes that we need to make for number 5. First, we need to turn the sentence, “Send one to
me!” into a question. Next, whenever we ask for something, we should use good manners and say, “please.”
Let’s read the changes we’ve made together. “Will you please send one to me?” Now doesn’t that sound more
polite? Write the new text message on your worksheet next to number 5. Click “Next” to move on to the next
text message.
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Number 6: What changes can we make to this text message so that it shows good manners? Let’s read it together.
“Stop shouting at me.” This text message from Dash sounds a little bossy. What word can we use to
make this text message sound more polite?
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This is the change that we need to make for number 6. By using the word “please,” we show good manners.
Let’s read the new text message together. “Please stop shouting.” Polite words like “please” and “thank you”
make a big difference when we use them in our text messages. Write this new text message on your worksheet
next to number and click “next” when you are ready to move on.
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Now that we have changed text messages to show good manners, let’s take a look at some examples from the
story that follow this rule. Listen for the matching number. Write the polite word that you see next to the
matching number on your worksheet.

Number 7: Let’s read this text message together. “I am sorry, Dash.” Write “I am sorry.” on your worksheet
next to number 7. Click “Next” when you are ready to move on.
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Number 8: Which polite word do you see? Write “please” on your worksheet next to number 8.
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Number 9: Which polite words do you see here? Let’s read it together. “Thank you!” Write your answer on
your worksheet next to number 9.
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Number 10: Let’s read it together. “You are welcome.” Try this on your own. Write the answer on your worksheet
next to number 10.
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Slide 23:
Level 3 Bonus Round. Choose the words that show good manners. Click “Submit” when you are finished.
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Let’s review rule number 3 together. Say it with me! “Use kind words.” (Dot: Use kind words. i: Do not say
mean things even as a joke.)
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Get ready for the text message game! Here’s your clue. In the story, Dash sends a text message to i. It makes
him feel sad. Kind words make us feel good. Click “Play” to begin.
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Let’s play a matching game! Match the kind messages with the word “kind” and the unkind messages with the
word “unkind.” Then, click “Submit.”
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Level 2 Let’s Practice. You will need your worksheet for this activity. Help our friends Dash and i tell a kind
text from an unkind text. Let’s look at some examples and non-examples of kind text messages. Follow along
on your worksheet. Listen for the matching number.

Number 11: Is this an example of a kind text? Let’s read it together, “That is not a good photo!” Hmmm... let’s
change this text message so that it does not hurt i’s feelings. First, we know that Dash sent i this message because
his photo was blurry. Instead of telling i that his photo is not good, Dash should let i know that his face
is hard to see. Click the button to see the new text message.
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These are the changes that we need to make for number 11. Let’s read it together, “I cannot see your face in
this photo.” Instead of telling i that his photo is not good, Dash can tell i that she cannot see his face. Write
this new text on your worksheet next to number 11. Click “Next” when you are ready to move on.
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Number 12: Is this an example of a kind text? Let’s read it together, “I like the new photo.” Yes! This kind text
makes i feel happy. Copy this kind text on your worksheet next to number 12. Click “Next” when you are
ready to move on.
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Number 13: Is this an example of a kind text? Let’s read it together, “You are a good friend.” Yes! i feels glad to
know that he is a good friend. Copy this kind text on your worksheet next to number 13.
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Slide 28:
Level 3 Bonus Round. Rule number 3: “Use kind words.” Why is this rule important to follow? A) Mean jokes
are funny. B) Mean words hurt feelings. Choose the best answer. Then click, “Submit.”
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Let’s review rule number 4 together. Say it with me! “Use emojis to show how you feel.” (Dot: Use emoticons. i:
Because your text message buddy cannot see your face.)
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Slide 30:
Get ready for the text message game! Here’s your clue: emojis and emoticons are the faces that you add to your
text message to show how you feel. Emojis look like cartoons, and emoticons look like sideways smiley faces.
Click “Play” to begin.
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Which text messages follow rule number 4? Select the text messages that follow the rule. Then, click “Submit”
when you are finished.
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Level 2 Let’s Practice. You will need your worksheet for this activity. In the story, Dash and i use emoticons
to show how they feel. Can you spot the emoticons pictured here? Look at numbers 14 and 15 on your worksheet.
Practice drawing emoticons on your worksheet next to the matching numbers. Click, “Next” when you are finished

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Slide 33:
Level 3 Bonus Round. Rule number 4: “Use emojis or emoticons.” Why is rule number 4 important to follow?
A) Emojis are cute and funny. B) Emojis show the reader how you feel.
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In this lesson, you have learned how to tell if a message shows good text etiquette by following four basic
rules:
Rule number 1: “Do not use all capital letters.”
Rule number 2: “Use good manners.”
Rule number 3: “Use kind words.”
Rule number 4: “Use emojis to show how you feel.”
Now it’s your turn. Write a kind text in the message bubble on your worksheet. Then, draw an emoji to show
how a kind text makes you feel.
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Congratulations! You did it!
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