Professional Email
What should every professional email begin with?
A polite greeting, like “Dear Ms. Smith” or “Hello.”
What’s one word that describes how you should always talk to teachers?
Respectfully
What’s the first step when you’re upset with someone?
Stay calm and think before responding.
Why is it important to have a clear subject line?
It helps the reader know what the message is about right away.
What’s a polite way to ask your teacher to repeat directions?
“Could you please say that again?”
What’s an “I” statement?
A way to express feelings without blaming (ex: “I feel frustrated when…”)
Which email sounds more professional: “Hey I need more time” or “Could I please have an extension on my essay?”
“Could I please have an extension on my essay?”
Why is tone of voice important when talking to adults?
It shows attitude — polite tone = respect.
Why doesn’t yelling help solve problems?
It makes people defensive and stops listening.
Name one reason you might email a teacher.
To ask for help, request a meeting, explain an absence, etc
What’s a better way to say, “What are we even doing?”
“Could you please explain today’s assignment?”
Rewrite this rude statement into a respectful one: “You never do your part in group work!”
“I feel frustrated when I have to do extra work. Can we split the tasks more evenly?”
Write a short, polite closing line for an email.
Examples: “Thank you for your time.” / “Sincerely, Jordan.”
Create one “student-friendly” and one “teacher-appropriate” version of the same question.
Answers vary (example: “Yo what’s this?” → “Excuse me, could you explain this part?”)
Name one thing you should not say during a conflict.
Any insult or blame statement — examples: “You’re lazy,” “You don’t care,” etc.