Respectful online commentary means sharing your thoughts and ideas in a way that is polite, considerate, and constructive. It's about expressing your opinions without being rude, offensive, or harmful to others. In English Language Arts, this skill is essential for participating in online discussions, providing feedback on writing, and collaborating with classmates in a positive and productive manner. It also teaches important lessons about digital citizenship and responsible online behavior.
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Empathy | A. Insulting or abusive language |
| 2. Constructive Criticism | B. Understanding and sharing the feelings of another |
| 3. Cyberbullying | C. Sharing private or embarrassing information about someone online without their consent. |
| 4. Flaming | D. Offering helpful feedback intended to improve something. |
| 5. Doxing | E. Using electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. |
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided: Respectful, Considerate, Online, Digital Citizen, Feedback
Being a good ___________ involves many things, including contributing ___________ comments. It is important to be ___________ of other people's feelings when interacting ___________. Providing __________ that focuses on improvement is a ___________ way to engage.
Imagine you see someone being cyberbullied online. Describe the steps you would take to respond respectfully and help the situation. What would you do and say?
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