Student Packet • Grades K-2

Digital Citizenship

UNIT

3

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Powerful Passwords

DOS AND DON’TS OF POWERFUL PASSWORDS

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Use Common Sense!It’s okay to write down passwords, but … • Remember not to carry them with you• Don’t tape them on your computer• Ask a parent or caregiver to help you find a safe place at home to keep them

DirectionsDo you know how to make a powerful

password? Write the word “Do” or “Don’t”

into each of the statements below to show

how to make the best passwords.

1. ______ make passwords eight or more

characters long.

2. ______ use dictionary words as your

password.

3. ______ include letters, numbers, and symbols in your password.

4. ______ change your password at least every six months.

5. ______ use private identity information in your password.

6. ______ use your phone number as your password.

7. ______ use your nickname as your password.

8. ______ give your password to your parent or guardian.

9. ______ share your password with your friends.

10. ______ create a password that you can remember.

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My Online Community

ONLINE COMMUNITY MAP

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DirectionsWrite down all the people you connect with, or want to connect with, on the Internet. First, draw lines to show how you connect with them. Then draw lines to show how they connect with each other.

My Community

Me

My Family and Friends

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Things for Sale

MY PRODUCT WEBSITE

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DirectionsDraw a webpage that will get kids to buy a toy.

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Show Respect Online

EMAIL EDIT

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Check Before You SendBe sure to ask yourself the following questions before sending an email:

1. Would I say this message to someone’s face?Never send a text, email, comment, or post that you wouldn’t say to someone in person.

2. Did I check for spelling mistakes?Check your spelling to show that you care about your email, and that you are not in a rush.

3. Did I use capital letters correctly?Be careful when using UPPERCASE letters. It’s like SHOUTING.

DirectionsHelp Max edit his message. Use the questions above to help you. Then add one sentence.

TO: joe@mainstreet.comFROM: max@myschool.eduSUBJECT: my birthday

Dear Uncle Joe,

HOW ARE YOU? why don’t u rite to me?

Send me a video game for my birthday.

From,Guess Who

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Writing Good Emails

YOU’VE GOT MAIL

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DirectionsCompare and contrast the letter to the email. Do you see the parts that are the same? On the email, circle or highlight the parts that are different.

321 Main StreetTownship, MA 10749

November 1, 2012Dear Serena,

How are you? How is school? I like my new teacher. We have school lunches that are yummy! Write back soon.

From,Clayton

Hey Tyrone,How are you? Can you come over on Saturday?From,Tanya

header

header

greeting

greeting

message body

message body

closing

closing

signature

signature

From: bestfriend1@fastemail.comTo: tbone@fastemail.comSent: Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 3:34 pmSubject: playdate

/\_/\ (0 . 0 ) > ^ <

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DirectionsSondra has sent an email to her friend Jim about his pet rabbit. But she made 7 errors in the email below. Work with a partner to circle or highlight all 7 errors.

From: sunnysmile@myschool.edu To: soccerfan#1@myschool.edu Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 at 5:21 pmSubject: _________________________________

I like your new pet! Your rabit Molly is

great? What do you feed Molly? let’s

play with your rabbit again soon.

me

Use Common Sense!It’s always a good idea to proofread an email before you send it. Double-check for the following:

☐ a clear and specific subject

☐ a greeting, closing, and signature

☐ proper capitalization

☐ proper punctuation

☐ correct spelling

hi!

Lesson Assessments

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Powerful Passwords

ASSESSMENT

POWERFUL PASSWORDS / ASSESSMENTDIGITAL LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP IN A CONNECTED CULTURE © 2012 www.commonsense.org

1. Some websites make you type in a username and a __________ if you want to visit their site.

a) password

b) crossword

c) puzzle

2. True or False: Sam Slate’s password is sammyslate. This is a great password because it has a lot of letters.

a) True

b) False

3. Circle DO or DON’T next to each of the statements below.

DO DON’T share your password with your friends.

DO DON’T make passwords eight or more characters long.

DO DON’T use your street address in your password.

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My Online Community

ASSESSMENT

MY ONLINE COMMUNITY / ASSESSMENTDIGITAL LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP IN A CONNECTED CULTURE © 2012 www.commonsense.org

1. An example of a community is:

a) Using the computer b) A person sitting alone c) Kids watching TV for homework together

2. Going “online” means:a) Visiting a friend at his or her house

b) Going onto the Internet

c) Calling a friend on a phone

3. Shaina writes emails to people she knows in her community, to her friends, and to her family. Mark an “X” through the people that do not belong in each place.

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Things for Sale

ASSESSMENT

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1. This site sells crayons and markers. Why do you think there are lots of fun coloring activities on this site?

a) To make you want the crayons and markers that are for sale

b) To make you want to buy beads

c) To give you homework help

2. Circle the game that is NOT an ad.

3. This is a free game. They are trying to sell you something. What are they trying to sell you?

a) comics

b) the game

c) a cat

a) b) c)

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Show Respect Online

ASSESSMENT

SHOW RESPECT ONLINE / ASSESSMENTDIGITAL LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP IN A CONNECTED CULTURE © 2012 www.commonsense.org

1. Which is an example of being respectful?

a) Shouting if someone does not agree with what you are saying

b) Taking turns talking

c) Making sure your shoes are tied

2. Which message is polite? Circle your answer.

A message that is written in lowercase and UPPERCASE letter

A message with only UPPERCASE letters

 a) b) c)

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Show Respect Online

ASSESSMENT

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3. What is the best subject line for the email below?

a) Thank you

b) Sick today

c) Let me know

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Writing Good Emails

ASSESSMENT

WRITING GOOD EMAILS / ASSESSMENTDIGITAL LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP IN A CONNECTED CULTURE © 2012 www.commonsense.org

1. Letters and emails both have five parts: a heading, a greeting, the body, a _______________, and a signature.

a) closing

b) conclusion

c) cat

2. What does the subject line on an email tell the reader?

a) when the email was sent

b) what the email is about

c) who wrote the email

3. True or False: You always should proofread your emails.

a) True

b) False

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