✏️ WritingGrade 2Lesson 26
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Write an Email Safely (With Guidance)

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Learning Objectives

  • 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
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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, it is always important to 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.
Anatomy of an email with four labeled partsAn email window showing the subject line at the top, then the greeting, body, and sign-off — each labeled with its name.Parts of an EmailSubject:Thank You for the Book1. SubjectDear Grandma,2. GreetingThank you so much for thebook you gave me. I haveread it three times already!3. BodyLove,Sam4. Sign-off
An email window with all four parts labeled — subject line, greeting, body, and sign-off.
Weak versus strong subject lines and email safety rulesTop half shows weak and strong subject line examples. Bottom half lists four email safety rules.Subject Lines & SafetyX Weak subjectsHiEmailHelloStrong subjectsThank You for the BookMy Weekend PlansQuestion About SaturdayEmail Safety Rules1. Always ask a trusted adult before sending.2. Never share your address, password, or phone.3. Only email people you know in real life.4. Unknown sender? Tell a trusted adult!
Weak vs. strong subject line examples, plus the four email safety rules.
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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?"

Vocabulary
Email
A written message sent digitally through the internet that arrives instantlye.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 aboute.g. Thank You for the Book
Greeting
The part of an email that addresses the reader by name, followed by a commae.g. Dear Ms. Chen, / Hi Grandma,
Body
The main message of the email — where you say what you need to saye.g. Thank you so much for the book you gave me.
Sign-off
The closing words and your name at the bottom of an emaile.g. Thank you, Sam / Love, Sam
RSVP safety
Online safety means never sharing your address, password, or phone and always asking a trusted adulte.g. Ask Mom before sending the email.
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