Texting

Time & Place

100

Is it ok to send your teacher a text message to tell her you will be late for class?

Yes

200

Is it appropriate to text your mom and ask what is for dinner while you are in social skills class?

No

300

When is a good time to text a friend about plans for the weekend?

Friday afternoon; after school; the weekend

400

Should you text someone during a movie to see if they want to meet after to get something to eat? When should you send that text?

No; before or after the movie

500

Should you send a text during your math test asking a friend for the answer to number 15? When is a good time to text a friend asking for the answer to a test question?

No; NEVER

Abbreviations

100

OMG

Oh my God!

200

THX

Thanks

300

GR8

Great

400

BTW

By The Way

500

SMH

Shake my Head

Tone of message

100

I want you to be in my group.

Friendly

200

Did YOU want to go with US?!

Rude; annoyed

300

WHY DID YOU SAY THAT?

Upset; annoyed

400

I would LOVE to go with you!

Excited; friendly

500

Why are YOU here?

Annoyed; Upset

Rules

100

Is it appropriate to text your teacher "Yo, what R UR plans for the wknd?

No

200

True or False: It is ok to share your personal information on-line

False

300

It is appropriate to send bad news via text message. True or False

False

400

What are the three rules to think about when texting?

There is a time and place 

Think before you text

If you don't know, ask

500

Before sending a text you should always check for...

Correct spelling; tone of voice; you are sending to the correct person

Scenario

100

You receive a text message from your friend during math class asking for you to come meet them in the hallway. What should you do?

Ignore the text; text back after class

200

You get a text message saying " Hey today is Friday, HAND" You do not know what HAND means, what should you do?

Text back and ask what HAND means

300

You received a text from freelotto bonanza saying you won $100000 you just need to text your address to receive the prize. What should you do?

nothing; delete message

400

Your friend sends you a text message asking you to take a picture of a body part and send it to them. What would you do?

Tell or show message to an adult; Do not respond to it!

500

You receive a text message from your doctor office to remind you about your appointment. It said " This is a reminder about your appointment on 4/23/20 @ 4:30. Please respond Y to confirm or call office at 954-987-6543 to reschedule or cancel. What do you do?

Text Y to confirm you will be there; Call to say you will not be able to go to the appointment