Time & Place
Abbreviations
Tone of message
Rules
Scenario
100

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

No, you shouldn't text your teacher. You can tell him/her ahead of time in person, call the classroom, send an email, or tell them after.

100

FYI

For you information.

100

I want you to be in my group.

Friendly

100

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

No, you shouldn't text your teacher and shouldn't speak in slang or texting terms via email with your teacher either.

100

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

Ignore the text; text back after class.

200

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

No, you should text her after class if you have a break or talk to her after school.

200

THX

Thanks

200

OMG why didn't you wait for me???

Annoyed; bothered

200

It is ok to share your personal information such as address and phone number online?

No

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. Maybe they sent that by mistake.

300

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

Friday afternoon; after school; the weekend

300

GR8

Great

300

WHY DID YOU SAY THAT? WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?

Upset; annoyed

300

It is appropriate to send bad news via text message.

No, you should wait to talk to the person in person rather than give the bad news over text.

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. Do not respond because it might be a scam and if you give them your address, they could be saving your personal information for something.

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. It's rude to text during the movie because it's distracting to other people.

400

BTW

By The Way

400

I would LOVE to go with you!

Excited; friendly

400

What are rules to think about when texting?

1. There is a correct time and place to text.

2. Conversation share (share the pizza!)

3. Think it or say it (think about what you're going to say before you say it)

5. Don't send personal information.

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! Talk to them in person about how that makes you feel uncomfortable if you can or ask a trusted adult to talk to them if not.

500

Should you send a text to a classmate during job training about a worksheet you did in math earlier? 

No

500

SMH

Shake my Head

500

Why are YOU here?

Annoyed; Upset

500

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

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

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; Or call to say you will not be able to go to the appointment.