Y3/4: Lesson 1 (Cycle A) : Be kind online

Learning the importance of being kind online, and what this looks like.

Learning objective

  • To understand the importance of being kind online and what this looks like.

Statutory guidance

Internet and safety harms

Pupils should know:

  • How to consider the effect of their online actions on others and know how to recognise and display respectful behaviour online and the importance of keeping personal information private.

 

Online relationships

Pupils should know:

  • That the same principles apply to online relationships as to face-to-face relationships, including the importance of respect for others online including when we are anonymous.

Success criteria

Other links

Before the lesson

Download classroom resources

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Should be provided with the Activity: Positive phrases. They may also require help with ‘cc’ing the teacher into their email.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Should give a greater range of tips to the person they are writing to including giving ideas on how they should react if an email seems to be unkind.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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