Write an Email Safely (With Guidance)
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What you will learn
- 1Identify the four parts of an email — subject line, greeting, body, and sign-off
- 2Write a clear, specific subject line of 3 to 6 words
- 3Follow email safety rules and always ask a trusted adult before sending
Mini Lesson
An email is like a friendly note — but sent digitally through the internet. It arrives instantly and can go to anyone, anywhere. Because emails travel online, online safety matters: always ask a trusted adult before you send one!
The Four Parts of an Email
- Subject line — a short phrase at the top that tells the reader what the email is about. Example: Thank You for the Book / Question About the Trip
- Greeting — address the reader by name with a comma: Dear Ms. Chen, / Hi Grandma,
- Body — the main message. Say what you need to say clearly and politely.
- Sign-off — close warmly and add your name: Thank you, Sam / Love, Sam
Writing a Good Subject Line
- The subject line is a preview of your email — make it clear and specific.
- Weak: Hi / Email / Hello
- Strong: Thank You for the Book / My Weekend Plans / Question About Saturday
- Keep it short — 3 to 6 words is ideal.
- Capitalize the main words in the subject line.
Email Safety Rules
- Always ask a trusted adult before you send any email.
- Never share your full name, address, password, or phone number in an email.
- Only email people you know in real life.
- If you receive an email from someone you do not know, tell an adult right away.
Words to know
A written message sent digitally through the internet that arrives instantly
e.g. An email to Grandma to thank her for a gift.
Subject line
A short phrase at the top of an email that tells the reader what the email is about
e.g. Thank You for the Book
Greeting
The part of an email that addresses the reader by name, followed by a comma
e.g. Dear Ms. Chen, / Hi Grandma,
Body
The main message of the email — where you say what you need to say
e.g. Thank you so much for the book you gave me.
Sign-off
The closing words and your name at the bottom of an email
e.g. Thank you, Sam / Love, Sam
Online safety
Online safety means never sharing your address, password, or phone and always asking a trusted adult
e.g. Ask Mom before sending the email.
Ask yourself: "Is my subject line clear? Did I greet them by name? Did I say what I needed to say? Have I asked a trusted adult before sending?"
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