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How can we communicate with civility online?
Grade
12Objectives
- Define civil discourse and identify why it can be challenging on the internet.
- Analyze resources to identify the causes and effects of uncivil online discourse.
- Learn strategies for civil discourse and apply them to a scenario involving uncivil discourse.
Vocabulary Show definitions
civil discourse .
trolling
civil discourse – conversation that involves respectful sharing and debate of ideas
trolling – online behavior that is meant to offend or stir up drama between individuals or groups
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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