Email Etiquette Examples for Middle School Students

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• Subject Line: Always include a clear and concise subject line.
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• Greeting: Start with a polite greeting like "Dear Mr./Ms./Mx. [Last Name]," or "Hello [First Name],".
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• Body: Keep your email short and to the point. Use proper grammar and spelling.
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• Closing: End with a polite closing like "Sincerely," "Thank you," or "Best regards,".
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• Your Name: Always include your full name so the recipient knows who you are.
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• Avoid Slang: Do not use slang or text abbreviations (like "lol" or "u").
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• Proofread: Always proofread your email before sending it.

📝 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is the BEST subject line for an email to your teacher asking about homework?
   1. Homework Question
   2. Need help with homework
   3. ❓Homework
   4. Question about tonight's assignment
2. What is the most appropriate way to greet your teacher in an email?
   1. Hey!
   2. Yo, Mr. Smith,
   3. Dear Mr. Smith,
   4. What's up, Mr. Smith?
3. Which of the following sentences is the most appropriate for the body of an email to a teacher?
   1. I need 2 kno when the project is due.
   2. I was absent yesterday, so I need the notes.
   3. I missed class, so give me the notes.
   4. Where r the notes?
4. How should you end an email to your school principal?
   1. Bye!
   2. Sincerely, [Your Name]
   3. C U L8R
   4. [Your Name]
5. Which of the following should you AVOID in a formal email?
   1. Using proper grammar
   2. Using exclamation points!!!!!
   3. Proofreading your email
   4. Using a polite closing
6. Why is it important to include your full name in an email?
   1. So the recipient knows who you are.
   2. Because it's fun!
   3. So you get credit for sending the email.
   4. It is not important.
7. What should you do BEFORE sending an email?
   1. Send it right away!
   2. Proofread it for mistakes.
   3. Use as many emojis as possible.
   4. Write it in all caps.