Having conversations online, without nonverbal cues or being able to see people, can be awkward and sometimes even risky -- with drawbacks from simple misunderstandings to manipulation or inappropriate messages. Help students navigate and avoid these situations before they go too far.
Key Vocabulary: grooming (online) · red flag feeling Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.9-10.1,L.9-10.3,L.9-10.4,L.9-10.6,RH.9-10.1,RH.9-10.4,RH.9-10.10,RI.9-10.4,RI.9-10.10,SL.9-10.1,SL.9-10.1a,SL.9-10.1b,SL.9-10.1c,SL.9-10.1d,SL.9-10.2,SL.9-10.3,SL.9-10.4,SL.9-10.6,W.9-10.3,W.9-10.4,W.9-10.10
CASEL
1a,1b,2c,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5d,5e
AASL
I.A.2,I.B.3,I.C.1,I.C.4,I.D.1,I.D.2,I.D.3,I.D.4,II.A.1,II.B.1,II.C.1,II.C.2,II.D.1,II.D.2,III.A.1,III.A.2,III.A.3,III.B.1,III.B.2,III.C.2,III.D.1,IV.B.1,V.A.1,V.A.3,V.B.2,V.C.3,VI.A.1,VI.D.1
ISTE
1d,2b,3a,3b,3d,4a,4b,6a,6b,7a,7b,7c,7d
Lesson Plan
Consider: Risky Online Relationships
10 mins.Explore: Sheyna's Situation
20 mins.Analyze: Complicate It
10 mins.Wrap Up: Review
5 mins.What You'll Need
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Lesson last updated: July 2020
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