Email Writing for Students

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Most of us have been using email for a large portion of our lives. So it’s natural to assume that everyone knows how to send a “good” email. But that’s definitely not true, especially for students. Just like any other skill, learning to send a meaningful, accurate, and polite email must be taught. Let’s look at how we as educators can do that.

Age-Appropriate Email Strategies

Depending on the age of the student, the following tips are appropriate (from the article Email Etiquette for Students ):

Elementary School:

  • Using proper sentence structure
  • Spell checking
  • Privacy for both the student and the recipient(s)

Middle School:

  • Thinking before clicking Send
  • What to share and what not to share
  • Basic courtesies in email and texting

High School:

  • When to email or text and when not to
  • Not all communications should be emoji or acronym based
  • How to clearly communicate with you mean
  • How grammar and approach can leave an impression
  • How to use email for employment opportunities
  • Portraying a serious intent and professional tone

Start with the Basics of Writing an Email

As a former English teacher, I would begin helping students learn about emails by discussing that writing an email is a different type of writing than, say, writing a text message or a legal document or a joke. There are certain ways that it should be done. Then I would show them this easy-to-understand infographic.

email assignment for high school students

The five steps above, if followed, would result in a polite, informative, email that is a call to action to resolve some problem or question. (Please note that, while this is formulaic writing, something I don’t normally believe in, I do feel that it would work well as an introduction to students on the art of composing an email. Once they’ve mastered it, they can branch off on their own more.)

I would go over this with the students and then pull up several example emails that I had created previously, having the whole class talk through how they could be improved. For each email, I would ask the students, sometimes in pair, sometimes alone, to think through the five steps to see if there were changes in any of them that needed to be made. For me, I would use these as my examples in this order (from simple to more complex):

  • An email with no greeting or closing
  • An email that doesn’t state the problem or question
  • An email that has too long or too short a subject line

Next, ask students what information they think would need to be added to the five steps to help a busy teacher. (Perhaps the class period of the student?) I would then talk about voice in writing and how, since this email is going to their teacher and not a friend, it needs to be grammatically correct. That’s a good time to show them the spell checker and how to use it. This is also a great time to show them how to create their own signature for an email, even several (one for more formal messages and also an informal one for their friends or family).

Finally, I would ask students when sending an email may not be a good idea. I would hope they would come up with when they are angry or when it’s an urgent matter that really needs a face-to-face (or Zoom to Zoom) discussion. They might also say that a student shouldn’t send an email if he/she can just ask the teacher the next day (for something minor).

Putting It into Practice

Before turning your students loose with email, it would be good to have them practice first. Here are two different ways to do that (taken from Classroom Activities: Email ).

Class Email

Foster new friendships and help students practice their reading and writing skills. Pair students up in the classroom (or with students in other classrooms) and have them exchange email addresses. Ask one to write a message to the other and start an email change. You may want them to write about a specific topic, such as a response to an issue or a piece of writing, or you may want them to just share what happened that day. Once your students are comfortable with this, they could become e-pen pals with students in another city, state, or country!

Community Leaders

Many government and community leaders, such as the mayor, governor, and even President of the United States, have email addresses that people can write to and share their thoughts. Discuss different issues in the community with your students. What can be changed? What seems unfair? What issues should leaders be working on or improving? Brainstorm different ideas and then have students write emails to their community or government leaders. Remind them that in formal messages, they should refrain from abbreviations and emoticons.

Writing an Email Resources

To help your students learn more about the art of email creation, here are a few good resources:

  • Email Etiquette Lesson Plan – a great resource with a Kahoot! game, video, primer quiz, and both guided and independent practice. The lesson plan is designed for grades 6-8, but I would be very comfortable using it for grades 4-12.
  • How to Write an Email to Your Teacher (with a nice graphic of both a “good” email and a “bad one)
  • How to Write an Email to a Teacher (with Pro Tips) – nice three-minute video for secondary students
  • The Best First Writing Lesson of the Year: Email Etiquette 101 – This article lays out why email etiquette is so important and then provides some great ideas for teaching it. (I especially loved the #EmailFail idea, although most of the examples provided are for adults only. Instead, have your students create their own “EmailFail examples.)
  • How to Email a Professor (With Samples) – very clear directions in this article
  • Email Etiquette for Kids – good lesson with two activities for upper elementary students
  • Email Writing: 10 Classroom Activities – good for an introductory unit for secondary students
  • 15 Ways to Make Email Practice Fun – lots of innovative ideas here
  • Digital Etiquette – This is a four-minute video from BrainPOP that covers digital etiquette in general. It might be a good way to lead into the email lesson.

An Additional Resource

Thanks to Lindsay Foster from Gainsville ISD who created two wonderful infographics to share with GISD students from the information in this blog. One of them is in English and the other is in Spanish. Perhaps you could use these as a starting point for an infographic for your students!

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*This blog post was updated with new content on August 19, 2021.

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Lori Gracey currently serves as the executive director of the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) and is responsible for training technology directors, administrators, curriculum supervisors, librarians, and teachers across the country. Since 2009, she has led TCEA in membership and revenue growth, helped to pay off their building and purchase a new, larger building, and implemented new conferences, partnerships with other associations, and professional development opportunities for members and non-members. She serves more than 75,000 members and oversees a staff of 20. Lori has served on the board of the Texas Society of Association Executives and SXSWedu, and she has served as the Regional Program Chair for the ISTE 2017 and 2021 Convention in San Antonio. Lori has 28 years of experience in education, with 22 years as a curriculum and technology director.

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Really good website to help understand to write an email

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Excellent article, I definitely appreciate this website. Thanks!

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This post is fantastic for addressing a skill that is easy to assume students have. I used it to inform an infographic we sent to parents supporting at home learners, and they loved it.

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I was inspired to create my own district specific graphics – one in English and one in Spanish – to assist students with this type of communication. I then shared the graphics out on our department’s Twitter feed. https://twitter.com/CurriculumGISD/status/1428415973212762113

Fabulous idea, Lindsay. And thanks for sharing!

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Thank you for these wonderful resources! Is there a way to get the graphic that states how to email a teacher?

Thanks for the kind words, Millicent. You can download the graphic by right-clicking on it and selecting Save Image.

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Hi Would it be permissible to use the infographic as a poster in school as well as share on our school website? Thanks C

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Or course, Christine! Feel free to use this infographic.

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Email Etiquette for High School Students: How to Teach Your Students to Write a Professional Email

May 2, 2022 by Samantha H.

Email etiquette for high school students is an important lesson that goes beyond hitting the obvious literacy standards. It really is more than just spelling and grammar. Students need to understand the need for email etiquette in schools because it will translate to business and life beyond high school. Read on to find ideas on how to teach your students professional email etiquette.

email assignment for high school students

Tip #1: Teach Students WHEN to Write a Professional Email

We’ve all been to meetings that could have been an email, but students need to understand that emails have a place and a purpose. Emails are handy to keep requests in writing, like a specific question that can’t wait for an in-person meet up. I’ve also used emails many times in the professional world to find resources I need for a job or assignment. I’ve emailed mentors, and requested links to specific files. There are plenty of good reasons to send an email, but there are also plenty of reasons not to.

Tip #2: Teach Students the Mechanics of a Professional Email

Give students the expectations of a professional email. Seeing good examples is important, so have past examples of exemplary emails on hand. Find examples that show a clear subject line and good format (with a greeting, body, and a closure). That’s usually the most obvious thing, but students often don’t think about things like their email address. If they’re applying to colleges or jobs with “soccergirrrrl2013” they may need to consider a more professional address. They also should double check any attached images that are connected. A meme might be really funny, but it doesn’t need to catch a ride on the signature line that automatically sends with your time off request or grade check.

And, I can’t stress this enough, proofread. Then proofread again. Because you will always find the most obvious mistakes after you hit send. It’s a paradox of the universe. 

email assignment for high school students

Tip #3: Provide PLENTY of Non-Examples

Honestly, I find that my students learn best from seeing what not to do. Some faux pas are just so hilarious that it sticks out in their heads far better than seeing a lot of boring professional emails. So, show them the rude emails. The ones that are completely unforgiving to the humanity of the people they’re contacting. We’re all human, mistakes happen and can be addressed politely. No emojis and no slang terms. Aside from not being part of the standard for professionalism, I’m getting too old to guess what the latest terminology means. My eyes are also too old to look at a ton of different fonts, so point out to students the most common fonts that are usually pretty standard when they open an email (like Times or Calibri). 

It’s also good to point out to students the appropriate timeframe for responses. Students shouldn’t repeatedly email over and over. A 1-2 day response time is fairly standard, but remind them that weekends don’t count.

email assignment for high school students

Tip #4: Practice, practice, practice!

A great way to practice is by giving students an opportunity to practice something they probably have already done – email the teacher. Creating a mock email provides a perfect space for students and is applicable in real life. Everything they learn from conducting themselves professionally with a teacher can be used in college and careers, or anytime they need to contact someone through email (hello customer service!). 

Email Etiquette for Students Mini-Lesson

Looking for a done-for-you mini-lesson to guide your students through proper email etiquette? I have just the resource for you! My Email Etiquette Mini-Lesson includes a full slideshow with tips, examples, non-examples, and a practice worksheet so students can show you what they know. The resource was created with flexible digital and printable options so you can use it in the way that makes the most sense for your classroom. Find it right here . 

email assignment for high school students

Do your students struggle with email etiquette? Are there some doozies you’ve received? How do you teach professionalism to your students? Share your best examples and teaching tips in the comments below or find me on Facebook and Instagram . 

Happy teaching!

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A Comprehensive Guide to Email Etiquette for High Schoolers

Why would a high school student need to send a professional email.

As you get closer to beginning the college application process and entering the job market, you will find yourself contacting working adults in a professional context quite often. Whether it’s your teachers, a counselor, or an admissions officer at your top choice college, you’ll have reason at one point or another to get in touch with adults and superiors via email.

To give you an idea of what sort of occasions may require you to send a professional email, consider the following scenarios:

  • It’s after school hours and you are checking your grades. You notice that your teacher has incorrectly inputted the grade for one of your assignments, and your grade is now lower than it should be. You need get in touch with your teacher right away so you can plan an in-person meeting to talk about it the following day.
  • You need to make an appointment with your principal or counselor right away.
  • You are seeking a professional job or internship from an employer whom you have never met before.
  • You wish to contact an admissions officer or professor from a college you are applying to that is far away.

In all of the above cases, you can either contact the adult in person or send them a professional email. Both are acceptable forms of communication, but sending an email is arguably more convenient. However, if you’re going to send a professional email, there are certain guidelines and formats that you need to follow. Failing to address the person you are emailing in a professional manner could put you at risk not only for having your email ignored, but also for creating a bad reputation for yourself as unprofessional or uncourteous.

To help you email adults and peers professionally and without anxiety, we at CollegeVine have compiled a comprehensive set of guidelines for how to structure and write a professional email. While we can’t write your emails for you, we can share wisdom on the customs and conventions adults and other professionals typically use. You may find that this knowledge is handy both in college and beyond.

Use a Professional Email Address

If you’ve never sent an email before and are just setting up an email account for the first time, don’t fall into the trap of creating a silly or overly personal email address like [email protected] or [email protected] .

Any email address that contains something other than your first and last name or some version thereof is generally considered unprofessional. If a working adult sees an email from an address like the ones above, they’re less likely to take what you have to say seriously (if they read your email at all).

The key to a professional email address is keeping it simple. For example, you can use the format johndoe@ example.com or [email protected] . Don’t try to personalize your email address by adding in numbers or a creative slogan (though adding a “1” or another single character to the end of your address is acceptable if all other versions of your name have already been taken).

If you don’t have an email address yet, make sure you create one with a professional format so that it can be handy for both personal and professional use. If you already have an email address but it’s unprofessional, it’s worth creating another one just for professional use; you’ll likely get more responses and solicit more respect from those with whom you trade emails.

Use a Simple, Clear Subject line

Another tool that working professionals use when trying to decide whether to open an email from an address they don’t recognize is to look at the subject line of the email. The subject line is meant to summarize the content of the email in a few words.

When you are crafting the subject line of your email, make it straightforward. Use 3-5 words to summarize what your email is about in its entirety. Don’t keep the receiver guessing with a subject line like “You need to see this” or “This is very important.” The odds are that they will think your message is spam and delete it.

Also, when crafting your subject line, don’t try to add any sort of punctuation or capitalization to make your email stand out. Adults are unlikely to open an email with a subject line in all caps or one with a million exclamation points.

Here are some examples of good and bad subject lines:

GOOD:  Class Name 101: First Name Last Name Grade Change Request

BAD: FIX MY GRADE NOW!!!!!!

GOOD: Request for meeting on campus

BAD: You want to meet THIS student

GOOD: Job openings at [Business Name]

BAD: PLEASE hire me. I’m a very capable student.

Working professionals are often bombarded with so many emails each day that they don’t have time to address the ones that don’t look professional or like valuable uses of their time. If you want your email to get read, keep the subject line concise, informative, and use proper punctuation and capitalization.

Use Professional Salutations

If you are writing a formal email, you want to include a salutation at the beginning of your email as if you were writing a letter. This looks something like “Dear [Name of Recipient]”, and it’s a must for professional emails.

When addressing the recipient of the email in their formal salutation, make sure that you use their appropriate title. If they are a professor, call them Professor [Name]. If they have a PhD, address them as Dr. [Name]. Using the proper title for the person you are addressing is a common sign of respect.

Also, when addressing someone by name, make sure you use their full name. Don’t try to abbreviate or use a nickname. Unless they tell you in their reply that it is okay to call them something different (it’s usually fine to refer to a correspondent by the name they use in their signoff), be courteous and address them by their name and title.

If you don’t want to use the word “Dear”, you can use another greeting as long as it still sounds professional. For example, you could say “Hello” or “Good morning/afternoon” but maybe not “Yo” or “Howdy”.

If you don’t happen to know the name of the person you are emailing (like if you’re emailing a company at their [email protected] address), you should still use a professional salutation. The most common salutation in this instance is, “To Whom It May Concern.”

Don’t Mess With The Fonts

Email browsers allow you to write and send emails in a variety of fonts, but this is usually not advised. The most professional fonts are Times New Roman, Arial, and Calibri. Also, make sure to keep your fonts at size 10-12.

You can use whatever font and colors you want when you are sending emails to your family and friends, but opt for simplicity when sending a professional email. If you don’t know which font to use, just stick with the default settings on your email browser.

Introduce Yourself

You should use the first few sentences of your email to introduce yourself and explain to the recipient who you are. Don’t assume that they know who is emailing them based on your email address.

When introducing yourself, you should state your name, explain that you are a high school student, and explain why you are emailing them. If you had spoken to them once before about the subject you are emailing them about, you can mention that you really enjoyed that conversation. That should jog their memory and put a face to your name.

Here is an example of a good and bad introduction to an email you may send to a potential employer:

BAD: Hi there. My name is John Doe, and I want a job at your company.

GOOD: I hope this email finds you well. My name is John Doe, and I am a current Senior at CollegeVine High School. I am emailing to see if there are any job openings for high school students at your company.

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Working adults don’t have a lot of time to check their emails and respond, so you don’t want to waste their time with an overly verbose email. When crafting your email, say what you need to say and get out quickly.

This is not to say that you should forego the introduction and conclusion of your email for the sake of keeping your email short. You should always include these and any details that you need to convey in your message; the key is making sure the writing in the body of your email is brief and to-the-point.

As a general rule, a few paragraphs of text in your email is more than enough. If you truly can’t say everything that you need to say in those few words, it may be worth meeting this adult in person instead to have a full conversation.

Use Exclamation Points Sparingly

Exclamation points, as a rule, are considered a tad unprofessional. If your sentence is particularly exciting or you feel that an exclamation point is necessary, go ahead and include it—just keep these sentences to a minimum.

If you decide to put an exclamation point at the end of a sentence, only put one exclamation point—don’t put multiple to make it sound more exciting. Putting multiple exclamation points can give your email an unprofessional and even immature tone, and won’t do you any favors as a high schooler looking to be taken seriously.

Add a Conclusion to Your Email

As you end your email, always thank the recipient for taking the time to read it. If you are trying to schedule a meeting or further contact with the person, you can say that you look forward to speaking to them again. Then, sign your name.

When you sign your name, use another professional salutation like “Sincerely” or “Best”. Again, keep the salutation professional. Signing your name with something cute like “see you later, alligator” may not be well received.

When you sign your name at the end, you can either use your full name or input a professional signature block. This includes your full name, high school and year of graduation (if you want), and contact information such as email address and phone number.

Double (and even triple) Check Your Email Before You Send It

Before you send your email, read it a few times to make sure that you have said everything that you need to say in a professional and concise manner.

Be sure to look out for common grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors in your email. Nothing says “unprofessional” like an email that does not follow proper writing standards.

Also look out for sentences or phrases that may be misconstrued by the recipient of your email. Sometimes, when you are writing out something you would normally say in person, the tone and intention of your words can get skewed. You don’t want to unintentionally offend the person you are emailing, so look out for sentences or phrases that could be taken the wrong way and change those to something more neutral.

After You Send Your Email

Professional emails are going to be very common as you enter college and the workforce, so it’s best if you learn how to write them now.

As a final piece of advice, you should remember that it’s okay to send a follow-up email to the recipient if they haven’t replied to you in at least a week. It is possible that your email went into their junk folder by accident or they saw your email but forgot to reply. You can send a follow-up email to gently remind them that you are awaiting a reply.

If you want to send a follow-up email, make sure it happens within two weeks of sending your initial email. This email should be even briefer than the last one. Simply thank them for their time and consideration and ask if they had a chance to look at your previous email. Make sure you are respectful of their time and effort in this email—you don’t want to sound entitled.

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Email Etiquette: Teaching Students How to Email a Teacher

Email etiquette can be one of the most beneficial writing lessons of the school year. Students make great gains in a short amount of time. Consider…

From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Subject:   HOMEWORK GRADE!

Mrs. Hart, 

Why didn’t you put in my assignment yet? I turned it in after school today, and my dad is jonesing me about it. I’m going to be grounded all weekend if you don’t put it in asap. I hope you didn’t lose it.

[Insert sigh of frustration.] Emails like these are all too common at the secondary level. I used to get upset after reading one. I’d think,  The nerve! How disrespectful. Who does this kid think he or she is?  Stewing over it got me even more worked up.

One day, I had a heart-to-heart with a good student about an extremely rude email. During our conversation, she looked at me like a deer in headlights, and I could see she was completely unaware of the unintended tone of her message.

Later that day as I reflected on the bad email epidemic and this particular student’s response, it dawned on me. They’ve never been taught.  And it’s true. Many students who sit in our classes after year have never been taught how to write an email to a superior (boss, teacher, or anyone else who would be addressed in a high-register tone).

So. I started teaching email etiquette. And guess what? Lo and behold…it worked (mostly). While teenagers are still learning how to master tone (we have to give them a little leeway and use teachable moments when they arise), we can’t expect teens to be able to intelligently and respectfully communicate with adults in a language that is somewhat foreign to them if we don’t give them the tools to do so.

WHY TEACH EMAIL ETIQUETTE

First and foremost, no one appreciates receiving a rude email.

However, it’s also a form of communication that is highly valued in our society, both in personal and professional realms. We are living in a digital age where online communication skills are essential to success. Did you know that 99% of people check their email daily, and over half of those people check it before social media? Most of these individuals refresh their inboxes multiple times a day. No doubt, it’s a dominant way humans speak to one another.

In a school environment, direct instruction about email etiquette provides background students will need to discuss author’s tone and writer’s voice throughout the year. Plus, it coincides SO WELL with any digital citizenship and career readiness lesson. Are students aware that as soon as they press “send,” that email is part of their permanent digital footprint?

Beyond high school, secondary teachers need to empower students to succeed in college and the workplace. One day, they won’t have anyone to teach them how to write an email that conveys their message respectfully. They’ll just need to know how to do it as a professional in the workplace! We need to seize the opportunity while we can and set the stage for them to be successful in life.

Then, there’s relevance. Email etiquette is a skill in which students should find value. Often, we hear, Why do we even have to learn this?   When are we ever going to use this in life?  With this topic, students should see the direct connection to their lives and understand how much it will benefit them.

WHEN TO TEACH EMAIL ETIQUETTE

While email etiquette could be addressed at any point during the year, I often use it as my back-to-school writing unit . In doing so, I experience fewer unpleasant communications during the remainder of the year, and students benefit by knowing how to confidently email their teachers all year long. Not only will reading their communication make your life easier, but also your colleagues will thank you for making their lives easier.

In middle and high school, students begin to email their teachers more frequently, so these are the ages where this type of lesson would be crucial. Because email genre is one that transcends subjects, it lends itself well to cross-curricular study opportunities.

If your students communicate mostly via a learning management system chat function, these same guidelines apply!

HOW TO EMAIL A TEACHER: 4 BEST PRACTICES

1. establish criteria..

How is a student to know what is acceptable and what is not without a list of guidelines? I begin my email etiquette unit with practical tips that teenagers can apply to their own writing in order to sound more professional and respectful. At first, we use the tips I introduce to them, but soon enough, students are adding onto that list with some ideas of their own. And I love it! From there, we move on to evaluating texts based on those criteria.

2. Use engaging examples.

Most students have probably broken one or two etiquette rules in the past. The last thing I want to do when covering a subject like impolite emails is resort to shaming, so I keep it light. I use humorous (and often over-the-top) #EmailFail examples mixed with more down-to-earth and realistic ones. As a class, in small groups, and individually, we read, analyze, evaluate, discuss, and revise the model texts. Supplementing with video clips is an additional way to differentiate and make the content more interesting to twenty-first century learners.

3. Provide an authentic audience.

It’s difficult for students to truly take a writing assignment seriously if they don’t have an authentic audience. A best practice with writing is to have the students actually send  the email to the recipient. In doing so, I’d strongly encourage you to either make yourself the recipient of an email in response to a fabricated scenario or to read through students’ drafts before allowing them to press “send” to another teacher (for obvious reasons).

In the past, I’ve asked students to think of a class they have strong feelings about in the moment. (We need to harness real emotions in order to help students understand how to channel and word them respectfully.) Maybe they are angry because the teacher just assigned a large project. Perhaps they are worried because it’s a speech course, and they are deathly afraid of public speaking. Or it could be that they just hate math…have always struggled with it…and are concerned about being pushed too far out of their comfort zone. I then ask them to draft an email to the instructor of that course, which leads us to best practice #4.

4. Give immediate feedback.

The easiest and quickest way for students to learn what’s acceptable and what’s not is if I go over their draft with them right then and there. I read it out loud so we can both hear it as the sender would interpret it. This way, their intended tone is not apparent, and I point out areas for improvement. For example, in her email, my student Jacky might have written something like:

Dear Mr. Stine,

I was wondering if you’d be willing to move the science test back another week? I have been studying on my own, but the study guide you provided is not very helpful, and I don’t feel like we’ve covered the information well enough in class. Some of my friends have also expressed similar concerns, and we all think an extension of the test date is in order.

Beginning the year with an email etiquette unit is a relevant way to begin writing instruction. Students will be honing real-world communication skills while teachers are also able to gather baseline data to inform writing instruction. Set students up for success in a digital age by explicitly teaching them to study and analyze the email genre.

While Jacky’s email might follow a lot of the obvious, more minor guidelines for email etiquette, I would conference with her about how she could word her concerns in a tone that would win the audience over to her side rather than alienating the instructor by putting him on the defensive.

The number one comment I find myself repeating to students as I conference is this: Would you say this to their face? No? Then we need to word it differently in writing. Like text messaging or commenting on social media, it’s easy to make hurtful and even mean remarks when you’re separated from the audience by a digital wall.

Year after year, parents report to me that immediate feedback through conferencing is the number one factor in helping their children grow as writers. It’s in this safe place that we can be honest, we can provide real-time feedback, and students can make improvements to their writing.

EMAIL WRITING AS A PRE-TEST

No one wants to start the year with a stack of papers to grade. Actually, people generally don’t like stacks of paper at any time of the year. Yet, in order for students to really understand email etiquette, they need practice and repetition. So. How do we grade it without overwhelming ourselves?

We can start by asking a simple question: What’s the purpose of this unit? In short, the goal is to help students communicate more politely in writing. What’s the best way to teach them? In class – through practice and conferencing. Therefore, most of the “grading” takes place through discussion.

Teaching students about email etiquette doesn’t have to add to equate to a mountain’s worth of grading. Plus, by allowing students a free space to experiment, be vulnerable, and receive feedback that doesn’t hurt their grade, an invaluable risk-taking platform develops; consequently, it creates a writing culture in which students feel confident and free to toy with their skills.

Many teachers begin the year with pre-tests, and I have as well. Formal writing pre-tests have value, but I find them more appropriate in small-group settings, for intervention, or with tutoring. Besides, trying to grade a stack of essays (even in the form of emails) at the beginning of the year is overwhelming. It’s not fun to start the year feeling behind.

Since the goal of pre-tests is to help teachers gear their writing instruction, teachers can use email etiquette lessons to inform their future writing instruction. As you read students’ email drafts and conference with them, you can keep a list of common errors you notice and use this information, which is gained in an authentic way, to decide where you want to begin your formal writing lessons.

FINAL THOUGHTS…

Remember poor late-work Vinny? What if his email had sounded like this?

Dear Mrs. Hart, 

I am so sorry for not turning in my “Scarlet Ibis” reading response on time. It’s my responsibility. I submitted it at the end of the day today, but I didn’t see you in your classroom. I just want to make sure you received it. Can you verify? Thanks so much in advance for your time in responding, and I apologize for the inconvenience. 

Do your students have any experience with writing formal emails to teachers, bosses, or other superiors? Do you receive emails from students which could be more professional? Will your students be applying for a job one day? Students of all subject areas and grade levels can benefit from some engaging #EmailFail and Email Etiquette 101 lessons . Let’s help ourselves by helping our students hone real-world writing skills that will give them a competitive edge. You might be surprised how many of your students will thank you in return.

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30 Examples of Email Writing for Students: Format, Tips, and More

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Here are our guidelines for the email writing format for students. Being able to write a well-structured email is crucial for anyone’s professional life, so take time to do research and learn about email writing. This article will help you gain knowledge on email writing format for students through tips, examples, and details on what a good email consists of. Don’t worry if you feel you are still struggling with your basic English language skills, AmazingTalker can show you how to learn English faster and better, too!

Basic Writing Format of an email

Below is the composition of how you should plan your email writing format. You will need a good layout, but an important part of writing is also vocabulary, creativity, and tone. If you want to expand your writing ability, then have a look at these helpful online writing courses !

The purpose of a subject is to give an overview of the contents of your email. It should be short and sweet, yet descriptive. You will want to grab the attention of your reader with your subject line, so make sure it is original and personal. It is a very important part of an email, as it helps higher the chances of the email being opened and responded to.

  • Order confirmation.
  • Save the date!
  • Urgent: Unit 212, roof leak.

The way you greet your recipient is also an important part of your email. If you are too casual then you might lose the reader’s interest, especially in a job application. The level of professionalism in your greeting depends on to who the email is being sent. Here are a few examples of greetings:

  • Good morning/day
  • To whom it may concern

The opening of your email needs to be direct and must link back to the subject, this helps the reader understand the purpose of the email. You can mention a question that you will elaborate on in the body of the email. This part of the email shouldn’t be long.

An Example:

  • I’m contacting you with concerns about your eco-friendly packaging, I am curious to know what your minimum order quantity is.

After this opening, you will elaborate in your body on the packaging you are looking for, what it will be used for and when you will need it.

This is the largest part of an email, it is where you expand on the main purpose of your message. Here you need to be professional and kind, but get your point across clearly. If the body is lengthy, it helps to section your message/questions and highlight very important information.

Make your email more ‘scannable’ with these few tips:

  • Create a list, with bullet points.
  • Keep paragraphs short and sweet.
  • Use small headings, bold letters, color, etc.
  • Attach images or links to convey a message more easily.

Avoid adding too much detail to your email, if it is too long then you might bore readers and never get a response.

It’s time to wrap it all up! Here you will end the conversation and have the option to mention any thoughts going forward. You’ll want to end off in a good tone, so be respectful and thankful for their time.

Your intention will determine how you close off your email, here are some examples:

  • Please let me know if you have any further questions.
  • I am appreciative of your time and look forward to hearing from you.
  • Thanks for your assistance, I hope you have a lovely week!

You can change your sign-off, depending on the occasion and recipient. Here you will want to seem genuine and mention your contact details, along with your full name.

Here are some standard sign-offs:

  • Best wishes.
  • Kind regards

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How to write better emails in English

As a novice to email writing, you might feel overwhelmed at times. If you are completely new to speaking English then maybe have a look at these beginner English lessons , and if you have some experience check out these advanced English lessons . This article is specifically focused on email writing format for students, but the tips below will help anyone. Here are some ideas to help you get more comfortable and find your voice:

  • Proofread for any spelling or grammar errors.
  • Choose words wisely, and avoid repetition.
  • Be true to yourself.
  • Use short sentences and paragraphs.
  • Be consistent with your font and sizing.

Proofread your work

This is an extremely significant factor. Your recipient won’t take you seriously if your email is riddled with spelling and grammar errors. Type out your email in full, and then go over it again and again. This will not only help you change your errors, but it will give you the ability to improve the structure of your email and find better ways to communicate your message.

Choose words wisely

The words you use will determine how your reader interprets your email and views you as an individual. Avoid using any type of slang or casual language, unless the email is to a very close friend. Try to broaden your vocabulary by searching synonyms for your chosen word. Use professional and slightly advanced words to seem more intellectual, but make sure you fully understand the meaning of the word… we don’t want any unnecessary embarrassment!

Be true to yourself

You are the writer, this is the time for your voice to be heard. Get your message across clearly, but don’t be afraid to add a little bit of humor or kindness. Let your personality shine and be genuine in your tone, but maintain a professional style throughout the email to ensure you are respectful.

Use short sentences and paragraphs

Readers have a very short attention span these days, so you don’t want to bore them. Make sure you remove any unnecessary words and are very direct with your intention. This will help the recipient scan through the email easily and will higher your chances of getting a quick response.

Be consistent with your font and sizing

An email that has different fonts and sizing is too busy for a reader, and could possibly come across as spam. Make sure your email flows well and that it is uniform. You can include bold text or headings that are slightly larger in size but ensure it looks neat.

Email Examples for Students, Personal Occasions, and Workplace

Below are some email writing examples to help you understand the format better and spark some ideas, including emails for academic situations, personal occasions, and workplaces!

Email Writing Examples: Students

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Email Writing Examples: Personal Occasions

Email writing examples: workplace.

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So there you have it, a complete explanation of the format of email writing. Writing is becoming a very sought-after skill, therefore improving your English writing is crucial for your career and personal life. We hope learning about email writing format for students helped you, even if you aren’t a student! If you feel you still need to learn more English before you start typing away, then simply hire an English tutor to assist you. Pop over to AmazingTalker to find a high-quality tutor that suits your needs!

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15 Ways to Make Email Practice Fun

Although most Business English students generally use email much more often than they have to speak in English, Business English textbooks tend to have much more practice of giving presentations than they do of practising emailing in class. The reasons for this include the fact that writing in class can be dull, slow, silent and something students finish at very different speeds. You can avoid all those problems, though, as the ideas below will prove. Click on any of the titles below to see a full description of the aims and procedure of the activity.

  • Line by line chain letters Get each student to write the first line of an email on a piece of paper (e.g. “Re: My account, Dear Sir or Madam”), fold the paper so that all or part of what they have written is hidden and then pass that piece of paper to the next person going clockwise. They should then write a typical second sentence on the paper they received to continue that email, fold and pass as before etc, until all the emails are finished. The students then pass the emails one more time, completely unfold the one they receive, read it (and probably laugh) and tell the class if it makes sense as an email (probably not) and why. If you want to practice any particular email language, e.g. a reply to a customer complaint, you can tell the students how to start each sentence they write (”I apologize for…” etc.) or create a worksheet with the beginning of each line on it.
  • Email and response chain letters This is a similar game to Line by Line Chain Letters, but students write a complete email at the top of a piece of paper and then pass it to the next person to read. That person writes a response to the email (e.g. a response to a letter of complaint) and folds the paper so the response they wrote is visible but the original email they read is hidden. They then pass this onto a third person, who reads the response, tries to guess what the first email said (e.g. what the complaint was) and writes an email that could go before the response they have just read. They then fold the paper so that only the last email (the one they have just written) is visible and pass again. The next person reads the attempt at guessing the first email that the person sitting next to them just wrote and writes a suitable response for it. Students pass one more time, unfold the whole paper, read it, and tell the class if the original first email and the last response fit or not and why.
  • Rearrange the text To make reading emails more of a physical, interactive activity, cut up some emails between lines or paragraphs and get the students to try to put them back into order. If you have several emails written for different reasons or with different levels of formality mixed up together, students can get an idea of how they differ as they separate the texts and put them into order. You can then use that as the start of the presentation stage.
  • Rearrange the texts This is similar to Rearrange the Text, but rather than putting the lines of one or more emails into order the students have to put a sequence of emails into the order they were written, by looking at how the formality decreases, working out which ones are replies to which etc.
  • Reading race To make a reading activity fun, simply give them just one question and get them to find the correct answer as quickly as possible. Whenever one student or team thinks they have finished and put up their hand, ask all the teams to turn the email over and check if their answer is correct. If so, they get one point and they can explain where the answer was in the email to the other students. If their answer was wrong, they lose one point and all the other students can turn their texts back over and continue searching for the correct answer.
  • Use emails as roleplay cards One good way of introducing emailing to a group of students that is more used to speaking in class is to give the roleplay cards for a speaking activity to them as emails, e.g. an email asking them to interview their partner to find out what the personal problem that is interfering with their work but they won’t tell anyone is. After finishing the speaking activity, you can look at the language in the email that was on the roleplay card, and then ask them to write a reply, progress report email or similar email for homework.
  • Emailing race Students have to write emails to get as many positive responses from their classmates as they can before the end of the game. The easiest way of organising this is to get students to email each other to arrange to meet. The person who has made the most new arrangements and written them in their diary when the game stops is the winner. You can play similar games with complaining and demanding compensation, or with making orders.
  • Emails pairwork spot the differences Take an email and rewrite a few sentences in it, e.g. replacing “Dear Sirs” with “Dear Sir or Madam”. Give the changed email to one student in each pair and the original email to the other student. They should read out their emails to each other line by line and underline the differences. As a class, go through the answers and discuss if there are any differences in meaning or if either version is better in some circumstances.
  • Emails pairwork spot the errors This is similar to Emails Pairwork Spot the Differences, but this time the teacher should take a single email and add different errors to the Student A and Student B versions of it. Students read their emails to each other, listen for the parts that are different and decide together which of the two versions is correct at each point. Go through the answers as a class and discuss why each part is wrong (spelling, grammar, formality etc).
  • Emails with clues to solve a mystery or logic puzzle Two of the most fun reading activities are reading clues to solve a murder mystery (e.g. Elementary My Dear Watson from Intermediate Communication Games, or something similar from Reading Games) and reading to work out the solutions to logic puzzles (available in the Reward Resource Packs and many other places, including on the internet). By rewriting one of these so that all the clues come as emails (e.g. “Dear Inspector Maigret. Sorry for writing to you out of the blue like this, but I wish to inform you that I heard footsteps going towards the study at 7 o’clock on the night of the murder…”), you can add a serious reading and writing topic to the games.
  • Emails decisions decisions game Another way of making reading (and later writing) fun is to play a game where students read short descriptions of their situation and decide which of 2 or more options they will take. They then read their new situation and do the same, continuing until they reach the end of the game by becoming rich or bankrupt etc. Games like this are available at the back of the teachers’ books of the higher levels of the Headway course. This kind of game can also be played with emails- students read an email asking them to make a decision, decide together how they will reply, read the answer to that reply etc.
  • Spot the errors race This is similar to a Reading Race, but this time students race to find errors that you have added to the emails, either racing to one mistake you mention or trying to be first to find a set number of mistakes.
  • Add errors This is another activity where students try to find mistakes in the emails, but this time the mistakes are added by the other teams. Give each team a different email and get them to rewrite the text with errors added to it, e.g. language that is too informal or spelling mistakes. The rewriting is best done on computers and then printed out, but can be done by hand if you have enough time. If you don’t have a printer, they can correct the text the other team has added errors to directly on the computer, but make sure spellcheck is turned off.
  • Emails pellmanism In this memory game, students have to match up pairs of emails, pairs of lines from emails, or sentence halves that are placed face down on the table. If they are matching whole emails, they can be enquiry and response, or two emails with the same purpose (e.g. two emails changing appointments). If they are pairs of sentences, they can be formal and informal versions of the same thing.
  • Email dominoes This is similar to Emails Pellmanism, but this time students match up sentence halves or sentences that follow each other that are given as domino playing cards. You can set this up so that the two halves of the domino are completely unrelated to each other (easier to design) or so that when all the dominoes are put together they make a complete email (better practice, but more difficult to design).

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Email Etiquette for Students: A Crash Course

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If I had a pencil for every time I received a well-intended, but slightly rude, terse, or thoughtless email from a student, I could give Staples a run for its money. However, the positive thing about receiving one of these poorly organized emails is that it shows student initiative. Even a terribly composed email means that a student had the forethought to reach out for help and clarification. Another upside to the careless email conundrum is that it can be easily mended with a few helpful pointers and some practice.

Whether students are in elementary school, middle school, high school, or the post-secondary level of their education, email etiquette is a crucial skill for communicating with educators and advocating for themselves as learners. Starting young learners early with digital literacy skills and expectations allows them to build that critical foundation for blending communication and technology.

Here are some tips to share with your students:

  • Always begin with a cordial greeting or salutation that suits your recipient. If students are emailing a friend or classmate about tonight’s homework, a casual greeting and the peer’s first name is fine. However, if emailing a teacher or principal, students should consider a more formal greeting and address the recipient as Dr., Mr., or Mrs. Students should know that jumping straight into a question or request without a standard greeting creates a demanding or somewhat rude tone, whether intentional or not.
  • After the greeting, cut to the chase. Explain why you are emailing—what is the intention or purpose of this email? What information or response are you seeking? Keep it direct and concise, as to remove superfluous details or long-winded paragraphs.
  • Take ownership of the question. For instance, if students are emailing about the homework assignment because they forgot to write it down, they should make mention of their error or oversight briefly in the email. This helps to show the teacher that, while the student may have neglected to write the assignment down, she is taking ownership of that mistake and taking initiative to remedy the situation.
  • Be specific about the class that you are referring to in your email. Teachers often teach many courses, grade levels, or even subject areas. So if you are asking about the notes, handouts, or announcements that you may have missed, be sure to clarify which course or class period you are asking about. Especially for middle and high school students, pacing can vary from period to period, so it is especially helpful to remind the teacher of which specific period and date you are seeking information or materials for.
  • Finish with a cordial closing to thank your recipient in advance. Be sure to digitally “sign” your email by including your full name. This is crucial. Oftentimes, students neglect to include their name at the end of an email. Too often when this happens, I am left wondering which of my 150 students could be [email protected], for instance. This makes it very difficult to provide a helpful response when teachers do not know who sent the original email.

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Self-Introduction and Email Assignment

For this assignment, you will send an email to your professor. Use the tips in 1.1 Writing a Formal Email and 1.2 Paragraph Structure and Email Etiquette . The purpose of this email is to introduce yourself by email.

Email Guidelines

The email should follow the email guidelines in 1.1 Writing a Formal Email and 1.2 Paragraph Structure and Email Etiquette .

  • Send your email to your professor at _____________________.
  • The subject line should state what the email will be about. It should be short and specific.
  • Address the reader by his or her title, unless the reader asks you not to.
  • Identify yourself. Write your full name and state which class you are in.
  • Give a pleasantry, or short greeting. This makes the tone friendly and polite.
  • State the reason for writing. Give some background information if necessary.
  • Thank the reader and include a short sign-off.

Self-Introduction Guidelines

  • The self-introduction should be attached.
  • Write 1 or 2 paragraphs
  • Complete the self- introduction on a Word doc or compatible.
  • Languages you speak, purpose for attending college, English language goals, hobbies or interests, and any other information that you think your professor should know

Other Notes about Emails

  • If you include an attachment, tell the reader that a file is attached
  • If you have many questions, make a list. This will help the reader see all of the questions so that he or she will respond to them all.
  • Use white space in between sections of your email. This makes it easier to read.
  • Keep emails short and specific.

How to Attach a Document

  • Write your self-introduction on Word or compatible.
  • Save the document with your self-introduction.
  • When you open a new email, click the "Attachment" button. Sometimes, it looks like a paperclip.
  • Find the saved document. Click "Open." This will attach it to your email.

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Email Writing: Tips, Format & Samples for Students

Email writing can be an excellent way for students to communicate with their teachers, classmates, and other school officials. However, it’s important to know the proper email writing format to get your message across effectively. Here are some tips for students on how to write an email in a clear, concise, and professional manner.

Email Writing Format

Email Writing Format

The email writing format is the way you set up your email to communicate with others. It includes things like the subject line, greeting, opening, and closing of your email. Your email format can be formal, semi-formal, or informal, depending on who you are communicating with and the purpose of your email. 

Here is what you should include in your email:

1. Subject Line

The subject line of your email should be brief and to the point. It should give the reader an idea of what the email is about. For example, if you’re emailing your teacher about a homework assignment, you might write “ Homework question ” in the subject line. 

2. Greeting

The greeting of your email will depend on who you are writing to and the level of formality. If you are emailing a teacher or other school official, it is generally considered polite to start your email with “ Dear ____ ” followed by their name. For more informal communications, such as emails to classmates, simply starting your email with “Hi” or “Hello” will suffice. 

3. Opening and Body

The opening of your email should be brief and get right to the point. You can use a statement about the purpose of your email or ask a question that relates directly to the message you want to convey.

Your body should then expand on this information, providing details and supporting evidence where appropriate. Keep your tone professional and avoid using slang, overly casual language , or emoticons. 

4. Closing and Signature

After you have finished writing your email, you will need to sign off with a closing statement. “ Sincerely ” or “ Best ” are typical closings for formal emails, while “ Thanks ” or “ Take care ” are more appropriate for informal communications. Finally, be sure to include your full name and contact information in your email signature.

Email Writing Format Types

There are three basic types of email writing formats- formal, semi-formal and informal. Let’s understand the difference between them:

Formal Email Format

Formal emails are generally used for business purposes and are written to people we don’t know well or at all. They require a more formal tone and structure than the other two types of email writing formats. When writing a formal email, there are a few things to keep in mind, which include:

  • Use a professional, courteous tone.
  • Use proper grammar and punctuation.
  • Avoid abbreviations and acronyms.
  • Keep it concise.
  • Include a formal sign-off, such as “ Best regards ” or “ Sincerely .”.

Informal Email Format

Informal emails are used for personal purposes and are generally written to people we know well. They tend to be less formal than the other two types of email writing formats, and as such, there is more flexibility in terms of language and structure. However, there are still some basic guidelines that should be followed when writing an informal email, which includes:

  • Use a friendly, conversational tone.
  • Keep it brief.
  • Include a sign-off.

Semi-Formal Email Format

Semi-formal emails are often used for business purposes but can also be used for personal ones. They lie somewhere between informal and formal emails in terms of language and structure. When writing a semi-formal email, it is important to consider the following guidelines:

  • Be polite but not overly formal.
  • Use correct grammar and punctuation.
  • Avoid abbreviations and acronyms if possible.
  • Keep the message brief and to-the-point.
  • Include a suitable closing statement, such as “ Regards ” or “ Cheers .”.
  • Proofread your email carefully before sending it to ensure error-free.

Important Tips for Email Writing Format

Email is the most common form of written communication in the business world today. Because email is so prevalent, it’s important to know how to write it correctly and effectively. Here are some tips on email writing format:

  • Use a professional or business-like tone. This means avoiding slang, emojis, and other informal languages in your emails.
  • Keep your message concise and to the point. Long, rambling emails are often ignored or misunderstood, so it’s best to keep your messages as brief as possible while conveying your point.
  • Always proofread your email before sending it, and check for any grammar or spelling mistakes that could make you seem unprofessional or careless.
  • If you’re writing an email with a specific purpose or request, including all necessary details upfront to avoid confusion later. This includes things like deadlines, file attachments, contact information, etc.
  • Remember that since email is such a common form of communication, your messages will often be taken to reflect you and your business. So, take care always to present yourself in a positive light.

Following these tips will help ensure that your emails are well-received and considered professional and polished. Remember, the effort you put into writing a great email will pay off in the long run, so take the time to do it right!

Email Writing Format for Students

Email writing is an important skill for students to learn. With the increasing use of email for communication in school and college , being able to write clear and concise emails is essential.

There are a few things to keep in mind when writing an email to a professor or teacher, such as:

  • Use a clear Subject line. This will help the recipient know what the email is about.
  • Begin with a Greeting: Start your email with a greeting, for example, ‘ Dear Sir/Madam ‘ or ‘ Hello ‘.
  • State the Reason for Writing: Specify what you wish to discuss in your email. It could be an issue that needs resolving or clarification on something related to the school or college.
  • Be Polite and Clear: Be respectful and concise in your email. Use proper grammar and spelling, as this will give an excellent impression to the recipient.
  • End with a Sign-off: When signing off, use a respectful closing such as ‘Best regards’ or ‘Sincerely’. Follow this with your full name.

This is just a basic guide for school email writing format for students. There may be slight variations depending on the purpose of the email or the relationship between the sender and receiver.

Email Writing Samples for Students

Subject: Information Request

Hi Mrs. Nguyen,

I was wondering if you could help me with something. I am looking for information on colleges in the area that offer a major in business.

Do you know of any schools that I could look into? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Best Regards,

Email Writing Format for ICSE

Subject: Question about Grading Policy

Hi Mr. Davis,

I am writing to ask about the grading policy for your class. I noticed that some of my classmates received a lower grade than me on the last assignment, even though our scores were roughly the same.

Could you please let me know what criteria are used when grading the assignments? I would really appreciate any insight you can provide.

Email Writing Format for Class 11

Subject: Request for Change of Schedule

Hello Professor Smith,

I am writing to request a change in my schedule. I currently have your class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am. I would like to switch this to Mondays and Wednesdays at the same time, if possible.

Please let me know if this is possible or if there are any conflicts. Thank you for your time.

Email Writing Format for Class 12

Subject: Regarding Exam Syllabus

Dear Professor Smith, I am writing to inquire about the exam syllabus for our upcoming class. I have been studying hard and would like to know what topics will be covered in the exam. I am confident that I can do well on the exam if I know what to expect.

I would appreciate it if you could send me the exam syllabus as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely, John Doe

Email Writing Format for Engineering Students

Email writing for engineering students can be a daunting task, especially when you need to use proper formatting and structure your ideas appropriately.

In addition to thorough content, it is also important to consider your audience, tone and information that should be included in each email. This guide will discuss some tips for writing effective emails as an engineering student.

One of the most important elements of crafting an effective email is to consider your audience and their needs. As an engineering student, you may be communicating with professors, classmates, industry professionals and more.

It is important to take into account who you are writing to and what type of information they will need from you. For example, an email to a professor asking for help on a project should be concise and include all relevant information, while an+ email to a friend catching up can be more informal.

The tone of your email should also be considered when writing. The tone of an email can ranges from professional and formal to friendly and casual.

As an engineering student, you will likely need to use a variety of tones depending on the situation. For example, emails to professors should generally be more formal, while emails to friends can be more relaxed.

Email Writing Samples for Engineering Students

Subject: Request for Meeting

I am an engineering student in your course. I was hoping I could speak with you about my grade in the class. Could we schedule a meeting for next week? Thank you for your time.

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Subject: CSC-01 Assignment question

Dear Professor Smith,

I am enrolled in your CSC-01 course, and I have a question about the assignment. In the instructions, it says to use the “pow” function, but I’m not sure how to do that. Can you please provide some guidance?

Thank you for your time.

In conclusion, email writing is an important skill that all students should master to succeed in the workplace and beyond. By following these basic guidelines for format and content, you can ensure that your emails convey the right tone and message every time.

FAQs: Email Writing Format

1. what is email writing format.

The email writing format is the way in which email messages are structured. This includes the layout of the email, as well as the way the content is organized and presented.

2. How to Write Email Address Format?

Email addresses are formatted using a username, followed by the @ symbol, followed by a domain name. The username is the part of the email address before the @ symbol, and the domain name is the part after the @ symbol.

3. What is an Official Email Writing Format?

An official email writing format is a specific way of formatting email messages that are intended for official or business purposes. This format is generally more formal than other types of email formats, and it often includes specific elements such as a professional greeting, a subject line, and a signature block.

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What is Proper Email Etiquette for Students? Examples of Best Professional Emails for Every Occasion

Knowing how to write a professional email to a professor is an important skill. One that will help you earn the respect of your professors, as well as limit any potential miscommunications. It’s also great practice for when you enter the workforce and need to know how to write cold emails during a job search and how to write a thank-you email after a job interview .

Students should work on their professional email etiquette sooner rather than later. After all, email is an incredibly popular form of communication. And regardless of a student’s individual goals, knowing how to write an effective email is a crucial skill.

Email etiquette for students: 20 professional email tips

In addition to having a professional email profile picture and a professional email address for students, there are lots of factors to consider when drafting a professional email. In this section, we will review 20 tips on how to write a professional email to a professor. So if you have questions about email etiquette for students, don’t worry; you’ve come to the right place!

Use short and descriptive subject lines.

As a student, it’s important to get into the habit of writing professional email subject lines. Ideally, your email subject lines should be brief and descriptive. For example, “Follow Up From Monday’s Conversation” is much clearer than “Touching Base” or “Follow Up.” Similarly, “Question about Essay Due on Wednesday” is a stronger subject line than “student question” or “essay question.”

Have a clear purpose and pose direct questions.

You should always have a clear reason for sending an email. Make sure that reason is obvious to the recipient. What are you hoping to get out of this exchange? Is email the best method of communication to accomplish this?

Be concise.

Long emails can be overwhelming. Oftentimes recipients will postpone reading and responding to long emails. So be concise. Make sure each sentence is clear and purposeful. Remove any unnecessary details.

Write short paragraphs.

Short paragraphs are easier to digest quickly. This is because key details can be lost in long paragraphs. To avoid confusion, write brief paragraphs. Ideally, each email paragraph should be 1-3 sentences.

Make it easy to scan.

Your email should be easy to scan. Again, use concise language and short paragraphs. Use lists if necessary. Ideally, you want your recipient to be able to scan your email after reading it to make sure they address all of your key points in their response.

Use standard fonts.

Always use a standard font, font size, and color. Using different fonts and colors can be distracting and is often seen as unprofessional.

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While your emails should be brief, this should not come at the cost of clarity. Make sure you communicate all relevant details. For example, if you are planning a meeting, include the date, time, and location, as well as any other relevant information.

Spell names correctly and use correct pronouns.

Double and triple-check the spelling of the recipient’s name. You’ll also want to verify their pronouns if possible.

Address your professor correctly.

Unless a professor asks you to address them by their first name, use a more formal greeting, such as Mr., Mrs., Ms., Professor, or Dr., It’s also important to keep in mind that not all professors have their doctorate degree.

Note any attachments.

If your email contains any attachments, let the recipient know. You’ll also want to state why you are sending them these documents. For instance, if you are emailing a professor a draft of your essay, you might say something like, “I’ve attached the latest draft of my essay for your perusal and would appreciate any feedback you are able to give me.”

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Double-check that you’ve actually attached the necessary documents.

This one is important. If you say you’ve attached a document, make sure you’ve actually done so! Having to send a follow-up email with an attachment is inconvenient and can lead to potential confusion. You’ll also want to format attachments as PDFs or Word documents. These types of files are the least likely to become corrupted.

Use a professional tone.

Be professional. Write in complete sentences and follow grammatical conventions.

Avoid slang, and don’t use emojis.

You want your professors to think highly of you. So don’t use slang. Similarly, don’t use emojis in professional correspondence.

Don’t use acronyms.

In general, avoid using acronyms. This will help you avoid potential confusion. If you do use an acronym, make sure you specify what it means after the first time you use it.

Use an appropriate greeting and closing.

It’s important to know how to introduce and conclude your emails. So let’s take a look at some professional email opening lines and professional email closing lines.

As a student, you’ll most likely want to open your emails with the following greetings: “Good morning/afternoon/evening [name],” “Hello [name],” or “Hi [name].” Starting an email with “Dear [name]” or “To Whom It May Concern” are a bit more formal and generally works well if you are applying for a job or emailing someone you do not know.

Now what about professional email closing lines? As a student, you may want to consider some of the following closing lines: “Thank you,” “Thanks,” “Best,” “Best wishes,” “Looking forward to hearing from you,” “Have a great weekend,” “Let me know your thoughts,” and “See you soon.” You may even want to look into how to create a professional email signature — although this will become more important after you graduate.

Use hyperlinks.

Instead of just copying and pasting a link, use a hyperlink. This will allow you to rename the link with a descriptive title. Not only is this more visually appealing, but it will also let the recipient know what they’re clicking on.

Be polite and thank them for their time.

Responding to an email takes time and effort, so always be polite and thank the recipient for their time.

Proofread your emails.

Sending an email with spelling and grammatical errors reflects poorly on you. The recipient may even feel disrespected by your lack of care. So do yourself a favor and proofread your emails!

Know when to use BCC and CC.

It’s important to know how to use email functions properly. For instance, when should you use BCC and CC?

When you BCC someone, their email address isn’t visible to other recipients. So essentially, it’s a privacy feature. You may want to use this feature if you are emailing a large group of people and want to keep their email addresses private. Alternatively, you might want to BCC someone if you want to include them discreetly.

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Now what about CC? When you CC someone, you are sending them a copy of the email. But, unlike when you BCC someone, their email address will be visible to other recipients.

Know when to use Reply vs. Reply All.

Be aware of whether you select “Reply” or “Reply All” because it makes a big difference. If you’re replying to a schoolwide email, you probably don’t want to reply to the entire student body. But if you’re working on a group project and are emailing two or three people, you’ll want to select “Reply All” so that everyone stays on the same page.

4 professional email examples for students

As a student, it’s important to know how to write a professional email to a professor. After all, you want your professors to think highly of you. So now that we’ve gone over professional email etiquette, what do these tips look like in practice?

In this section, we will look at 4 professional emails to professors. Use each example to help you draft your own emails.

Subject: Request for professional reference

Hello Mrs. Anderson,

I’ve really enjoyed taking Biology 110 with you this semester and look forward to taking more classes with you next year.

I’m applying to several summer internships and wanted to know if I could list you as a reference. I’d be happy to email you descriptions of the internships. Alternatively, we could schedule a time to discuss these opportunities in person.

Please let me know if you’d be comfortable with me listing you as a reference.

Nathan Hoffman

Subject: Request for extension (Wednesday’s assignment)

Good morning Mr. Khalid,

Is it possible to receive an extension on Wednesday’s assignment? I caught a bad cold and haven’t been feeling well enough to work on the assignment.

I’d appreciate any extra time you are willing to give me. Please let me know, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Subject: ENG 220 Midterm assignment

Hello Dr. Garcia,

I’ve really enjoyed taking your class so far and hope you have a restful break. I’ve attached my midterm essay below.

See you after break,

Laura Pennell

Subject: Going over last week’s test together

Hello Professor Kumar,

I’ve been reviewing our graded tests from last week and have some clarifying questions. When is a convenient time for you to meet? Generally, I am available after noon, with the exception of Tuesday.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback.

Susannah Turner

Key takeaways and moving forward

Knowing how to write a professional email to a professor is a valuable skill that will affect the course of your college career and beyond. This is why it’s important to follow the 20 professional email etiquette tips and practice good communication habits.

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20 Entertaining Email Activity Ideas For Students

May 8, 2023 //  by  Lauren Du Plessis

As digital communication continues to play an essential role in our lives, teaching students effective email skills is more important than ever! From crafting briefs to pen pals and creating newsletters, learning about basic email etiquette, and more, we’ve got activities that are suited to all ages and writing levels! Take a look at 20 diverse and engaging email activity ideas to help your learners develop their email writing and management abilities. 

1. Pen Pal Exchange

Pair your students with pen pals from another school, country, or even learners within your own classroom. Encourage them to practice email etiquette and share their experiences, cultures, and interests with one another. Be sure to provide guidelines for appropriate communication and safety before you begin. 

Learn More: Teachers Pay Teachers

2. Email Interviews

Have students reach out to professionals in their fields of interest and host informational interviews. Provide a template for them to follow that includes polite greetings, introductions, and thoughtful questions about the professional’s career path and experiences.

3. Newsletter Creation

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Divide students into groups and assign each group a topic or theme. Have learners then collaborate to create an email newsletter! The brief should be complete with engaging content, images, and proper formatting. Encourage them to share their newsletters with their classmates or the school community on a monthly basis. 

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4. Email Scavenger Hunt

Create a fun email scavenger hunt by sending out a series of emails containing clues or riddles. Students must use their email organization and filtering skills to solve the clues and complete the hunt. What a fantastic activity for prompting students to learn how to navigate their email boxes! 

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5. Email Etiquette Role-Play

Assign students different roles such as boss, employee, or customer. Have them then exchange emails to address various workplace situations using appropriate language, tone, and formatting based on their roles.

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6. Email Debate

Your students are sure to love any opportunity to get competitive! Divide your class into two groups and assign a debatable topic. Have each group then present their arguments via email. Encourage students to use persuasive language, evidence, and proper email formatting. The opposing team should then be given an opportunity to form a rebuttal. 

7. Customer Service Emails

This is the perfect activity for addressing a section on customer relations in a business studies class! Provide students with various customer service scenarios and have them craft polite and professional email responses to address customer concerns. 

8. Email Quizzes

This quirky quiz activity makes an awesome homework task! Send out quizzes to your students via email and ask them to submit their answers in a well-formatted and organized manner.

9. Gratitude Emails

Encourage students to write emails expressing their gratitude to school staff, teachers, or family members. Prompt them to focus on being genuine as they convey heartfelt messages to the special people in their lives. What a fab activity for Teacher’s, Mother’s, or Father’s Day! 

10. Email Signatures

Another great activity for a business studies class! Teach students the importance of having a professional email signature and have them create their own. They should include their name, contact information, and any relevant links or social media profiles.

11. Email Organization Challenge

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Provide students with an overflowing inbox of sample emails and have them practice organizing, labeling, and deleting messages to create a well-managed inbox. This activity is perfect for older learners who will soon be entering the workforce and will need to stay on top of their incoming messages! 

12. Email Safety and Security

In a world where online communication is ever-increasing, teaching young learners about email safety is vital! Take a moment to educate your learners on how to identify phishing attempts, create strong passwords, and avoid sharing sensitive information online. Then, test their knowledge with simulated email scenarios.

13. News Round-Up

Have students subscribe to a news source in their area of interest and write a weekly email summary to share with their classmates. In their summary, they should highlight key takeaways and insights.

14. Email Book Club

This activity is sure to motivate learners to pick up a book! Create a virtual book club where students can discuss their readings, share opinions, and ask questions via email. 

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15. Collaborative Storytelling

Start a story via email and have each student contribute a paragraph;  building on the previous student’s ideas while practicing proper email formatting and tone. What an awesome activity to add to your English curriculum! 

16. Virtual Field Trips

Organize a virtual field trip by sending students links to online resources such as museum exhibits or historical sites. Have them explore the resources and then share their experiences and reflections via email.

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17. Email Vocabulary Challenge

Send students a list of new vocabulary words and ask them to compose an email using as many words as possible while maintaining a coherent and engaging message.

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18. Goal-Setting Emails

Have students set personal or academic goals and then share them with their peers or teacher via email. Encourage them to provide updates on their progress and list any obstacles they may have encountered along the way. Learn More: Applied Digital Skills

19. Email Reflections

Encourage students to reflect on their learning experiences, personal growth, or challenges they’ve faced during the week or month. Have them share these reflections in a thoughtfully composed email to their peers or teacher;  fostering a supportive learning environment.

20. Celebrating Success

Create a culture of recognition and appreciation by having students send congratulatory emails to their classmates for achievements that are both big and small! This activity promotes a positive classroom atmosphere and encourages learners to support one another.

The Correspondence Project: A Lesson of Letters

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Students practice writing effective letters for a variety of real-life situations, such as responding to a prompt on a standardized test, corresponding with distant family members, or communicating with a business. They begin by reviewing the differences between business and friendly letter formats, using examples and a Venn diagram. Next, students write two letters, choosing from a list of prompts that include letters for varying audiences and purposes. After completing drafts and revisions, students complete their final versions using an online tool.

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Letter Generator : This online tool allows students to read about the parts of a letter. They can then write and print their own friendly or business letter. Interactive Venn Diagram : Use this online tool to organize ideas for a compare and contrast essay, or while reading to compare and contrast two works of literature.

From Theory to Practice

In Both Art and Craft: Teaching Ideas That Spark Learning , Diana Mitchell explains that teaching is "about gently uncovering ways for students to find their way into the learning by making connections within themselves" (23). Students are more likely to "find their way into learning" when assignments have clear application to real-world tasks. As Mitchell explains it, these types of assignments, "have a ‘nowness' about them; there is a reason for an importance to doing them at this point in time" (24). In addition, personal connections are made more easily when students have a degree of choice within a writing assignment. Mitchell triumphs assignments that "are fun and interesting," as well as those that "provide lots of possibilities and tap into . . . imagination" (24). In that spirit, this lesson in letter writing provides a functional application for writing and, at the same time, encourages students to make personal connections through a variety of letter topics. Further Reading

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NCTE/IRA National Standards for the English Language Arts

  • 3. Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics).
  • 4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
  • 5. Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
  • 6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts.
  • 8. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
  • 11. Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.
  • 12. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

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  • Contemplating Correspondence
  • Contemplating Correspondence Key
  • Correspondence Project Prompts
  • Business and Friendly Letter Samples
  • Rubric for Correspondence Project
  • Venn Diagram

Preparation

  • Review the Correspondence Project Prompts and determine the requirements for the class. Decide on the number of letters students will write as well as any letters that you will require. You may wish to choose specific prompts to ensure that students write at least one letter using business format and one using friendly format. You can also require 2 letters and allow students to choose additional letters freely.
  • Venn Diagram handout (if computer access is not available)
  • Make one copy of the Contemplating Correspondence Key for yourself.
  • Make overhead transparencies of the Business and Friendly Letter Samples and the Venn Diagram handout (needed only if computer access is not available).
  • Test the interactive  Venn Diagram and Letter Generator on your computers to familiarize yourself with the tools and ensure that you have the Flash plug-in installed. You can download the plug-in from the technical support page .

Student Objectives

Students will

  • review examples of business and friendly letters.
  • compare business and friendly letter formats.
  • write letters in response to specific writing prompts.
  • apply knowledge of language structure and conventions.
  • adjust their use of writing conventions, style, and vocabulary for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Session One

  • Distribute copies of the Contemplating Correspondence sheet.
  • Explain that most questions have more than one “correct” answers. Suggest that students leave any questions that they are unsure about blank and return to them after the class discussion of the sheets.
  • Allow students a few minutes to respond.
  • Review the students' responses to the Contemplating Correspondence sheet, using the questions as a springboard for a brief class discussion about writing letters. Refer to the Contemplating Correspondence Key to ensure students recognize the most basic details.
  • Tell students that they will be completing a letter writing project. Before writing the letters, however, they will review standard business and friendly letter formats.
  • Discuss the difference between the friendly letter format and a friendly tone. Explain that people can use the friendly letter format for letters that have a more formal tone (e.g., a condolence letter to someone the author does not know well).
  • Share the Friendly Letter Sample by distributing copies to students, and displaying the sample using an overhead transparency.
  • Have students take turns reading the body of the letter aloud.
  • Identify the main parts of a friendly letter (heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature) by allowing student volunteers to take turns using a non-permanent transparency marker to label each of the five main parts. Ask students to label their handouts in the same manner.
  • Use Writing the Basic Business Letter from the Purdue OWL to supplement the discussion of the parts of letters.

Session Two

  • Review the information covered in Session One by asking students what they remember about friendly letter format.
  • Tell students that during this session, they will be reviewing business letter format.
  • Ask students if business letter format is for use only by businesses. Use student responses as a springboard for discussion on the various uses for business letters (e.g., applying for employment, expressing a consumer complaint to company).
  • Share the Business Letter Sample by distributing copies to students and displaying the sample by using an overhead transparency.
  • Identify the main parts of a business letter (heading, inside address, greeting, body, closing, and signature) by allowing student volunteers to take turns using a non-permanent transparency marker to label each of the six main parts. Instruct students to label their handouts in the same manner.
  • Again, you can use Writing the Basic Business Letter from the Purdue OWL to supplement the discussion of the parts of letters.
  • Discuss the differences between the full-block and modified-block formats. Point to the additional sample letters from the Purdue OWL or Sample Complaint Letter to discuss the formats.
  • Have students compare friendly and business letter formats using the interactive Venn Diagram . Teachers also may wish to have students complete a separate Venn Diagram to compare and contrast full-block and modified-block formats. If computer access is not available, distribute copies of the Venn Diagram handout to students and display the diagram using an overhead transparency. Allow students to complete the diagram together by allowing student volunteers to take turns using a non-permanent transparency maker to identify common and dissimilar traits between the two letter formats. Students should follow along by filling in their own diagrams on their handouts.
  • Distribute the Correspondence Project Prompts and the Rubric for Correspondence Project to students. Explain the requirements you have chosen for the project, giving students details on the number of letters they should write and any required prompts they must respond to.
  • Review the Rubric for Correspondence Project and ensure that students understand the expectations for the project.
  • In the remaining time, have students begin the process of choosing letters to write and drafting their correspondence. Explain that students will continue this work during the next class session.

Session Three

  • Review the Correspondence Project Prompts and the Rubric for Correspondence Project . Answer any questions regarding the project.
  • Tell students that the goal for this session is to complete drafts of at least two letters.
  • Make newspapers, scissors, and tape available to students for use with the first prompt (a job application letter).
  • Circulate among students as they work, and assist as needed.
  • Students who require extra time to complete their drafts should do so as homework.

Session Four

  • Check for completion of at least two letters.
  • Review the Correspondence Project Prompts and the Rubric for Correspondence Project .
  • Tell students that the goal for this session is to complete drafts for the remaining letters.
  • Students who require extra time to complete their letters should do so as homework.
  • Ask students to bring all completed drafts with them to the next class session.

Session Five

  • Review the Rubric for Correspondence Project .
  • Introduce students to the interactive Letter Generator , and explain that they will be revising their drafts and using this tool to create final versions of their work.
  • Allow students time to revise their drafts. Revision options are endless and open to teacher preference. Students may proofread and revise independently, through “pair and share” edit sessions with classmates, or by basing revisions on teacher remarks and comments if the teacher wishes to collect the drafts prior to Session Five and return them with comments at the beginning of the session.
  • Students should complete their draft revisions and create final versions using the interactive Letter Generator .
  • If needed, add a sixth session to the lesson to allow students time to complete their letters using the interactive Letter Generator .
  • Communicating on Local Issues: Exploring Audience in Persuasive Letter Writing
  • Draft Letters: Improving Student Writing through Critical Thinking
  • E-pals Around the World
  • Exploring Literature through Letter-Writing Groups
  • Persuading an Audience: Writing Effective Letters to the Editor
  • Worth Its Weight: Letter Writing with “The Things They Carried”
  • Consider introducing pen pals or “key pals” into your classroom community. Many programs are available online and can easily be located through most of the popular search engines using the keyword search “school pen pals.”
  • Depending on the grade and skill level of students, a mini-lesson on properly addressing an envelope and folding a letter might be a worthwhile addition to this project.
  • Use the online interactive Postcard Creator as a lesson extension or letter alternative. Many of the friendly letter prompts would adapt easily to a postcard format.
  • The EDSITEment lesson I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Someone a Letter offers a collection of historically significant letters and can provide a useful extension to this lesson.

Student Assessment / Reflections

  • Assess students’ understanding of the purposes and formats of business and friendly letters through observation and anecdotal notes of student participation during classroom discussions.
  • Assess students’ use of interactive tools through observation and anecdotal notes of student work while using the interactive tools.
  • Check for proper completion of the interactive Venn Diagram contrasting letter formats.
  • Use the Rubric for Correspondence Project to assess the letters students have written.
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The Letter Generator is a useful tool for students to learn the parts of a business or friendly letter and then compose and print letters for both styles of correspondence.

The Postcard Creator helps students learn to identify all the typical parts of a postcard, and then generate their own postcard messages by typing information into letter templates. After printing their texts, students can illustrate the front of their postcards in a variety of ways, including drawing, collage, and stickers.

This interactive tool allows students to create Venn diagrams that contain two or three overlapping circles, enabling them to organize their information logically.

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Essay Assignments That Actually Engage High School Writers

Cookie-cutter essays may reflect students’ attitude toward the assignment, not their writing ability. Here’s a way to make that stack of grading more rewarding.

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Have you ever been three papers into reading a stack of essays and realized that they were all pretty much the same? Years ago, after reading the 100th cookie-cutter essay on characterization in Of Mice and Men , I realized that the agonizingly boring essays were not really my students’ fault—they were the predictable result of the assignment that I had given them. Ever since then, I’ve striven to prepare students to produce writing that I truly enjoy reading. It took me some time and experimentation, but here are the keys I’ve discovered to getting students engaged and creating writing that is a joy to read.

Connecting Readings to Students’ Lives

After 25 years of teaching, I’m still having epiphanies about how to engage students. One such realization is that if I want students to dig into anything I’m teaching in my classroom, I must find a way to help them connect it to something else they already know or care about.

It was my husband, Joe, a history instructor at a local community college, who helped me realize this with an assignment he gives, aptly named the Connections Paper. He gives students a handful of documents, both primary and secondary, and asks them to discuss how the documents relate to each other, how the documents help them make sense of the past, and how the documents help them make sense of the present.

This deceptively simple task prompts students to connect seemingly distant events to their own world and gives these events richer dimension and meaning. I became determined to replicate this connection with my students in my high school English classes.

Providing Real-Life Models and Choices

In Writing With Mentors , Allison Marchetti and Rebekah O’Dell detail how to use “the work of real writers and the real reading you do every day” to support student writing. One of the projects that excites my students the most is our podcast unit , and one reason it works so well is that students use writing produced for real audiences—not just their teacher—to guide their own writing about a topic of their choice.

The mentor text method consists of students breaking down the structure and techniques used by the writer in a particular piece of writing, and employing some of what they find to create their own original pieces. Although we use podcast scripts in this particular assignment, this method has possibilities limited only by the mentor texts you can find. From résumés to lab reports to poetry to video game reviews, students can learn to write anything, and the fact that they are using writing produced by people outside of classrooms is incredibly engaging for them—and for teachers as well.

Another reason mentor texts are so engaging and effective is that they provide students with choices in how they will develop their writing—they can choose which of the writer’s moves to use in their own writing. After sharing and analyzing some carefully selected podcasts with my students, I encourage them to bring in ones that tie into subjects that they are particularly interested in. They not only learn more techniques for creating their podcast but also see the diversity of topics and formats that current podcasters use.

Finding Different Approaches to the Research Paper

There are many other ways to build choice into writing, and I use some of them in my Education Synthesis paper with my American Literature students. We begin with an essential question: What is the purpose of education, and how well is the U.S. fulfilling that purpose? Students read several pieces of writing that touch on that topic and take notes on anything they notice that answers the question.

Some of the texts I’ve used in the past include essays, short stories, poetry, videos, comics, and articles:

  • “School Is Hell” cartoons by Matt Groenig
  • “Superman and Me,” an essay by Sherman Alexie
  • “Changing Educational Paradigms,” a TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson
  • “The Bees,” a poem by Audre Lorde
  • “Learning Like a Jungle Tiger,” a video by Trevor Ragan
  • “Shoulders,” a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye
  • “On Listening to Your Teacher Take Attendance,” a poem by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
  • “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” an essay by David Sedaris
  • “A Talk to Teachers,” a speech by James Baldwin
  • “James Baldwin’s Lesson for Teachers in a Time of Turmoil,” an article by Clint Smith

After reading the texts I provide with the essential question in mind, students begin to formulate an answer, which will become the claim in their argumentative essay. They then branch out on their own, seeking more research to support their argument, and occasionally adjusting their claim as they discover more evidence.

The instructions for the final paper are simple. It must include:

  • a thesis in the introduction that answers the essential question: What is wrong with our educational system, and what changes can we make to improve it?,
  • evidence in the body paragraphs to support their claim from multiple sources, including the ones we read as a class and ones they found on their own, and
  • students’ own commentary explaining how the evidence supports their argumentative claim.

The resulting papers are refreshingly full of students’ own ideas and reasoning and free of the stilted repetition of facts, summaries, and half-page quotes that I used to dread when collecting essays. When given the opportunity to make real-life connections and choose what they will write about, my students astound me with their engagement in and ownership of the writing process, and reading their work is now a whole lot more rewarding.

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Teaching Creative Writing with High School Students

Are you looking for how to teach a creative writing class? Teaching creative writing can benefit reluctant writers. Teach creative writing and meet narrative writing standards. Included are free creative writing assignments for high school.

Teaching creative writing will stretch you as a person and as a teacher. If you’re looking for h ow to teach a creative writing class, I hope my refection process benefits you. 

This past semester, I was tasked with teaching creative writing for the first time. Before I dive into the second semester, I want to reflect on my experiences. This sort of class is one that I will never teach the same way twice because my writers will always have different needs. Still, I need to process what approaches worked and did not work.

If these ideas help another teacher, great! Below is what I learned from teaching creative writing with high school students. As I consider h ow to teach creative writing, I realize that much of the process includes diverse learning tools and encouragement from me to students. 

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Are you looking for how to teach a creative writing class? Teaching creative writing can benefit reluctant writers. Teach creative writing & meet narrative writing standards with creative writing activities. Included are free creative writing assignments for high school. Creative writing lessons for high school English classes can add pictures & computer programs to ELA classes. Creative writing assignments high school scaffold the writing process in ninth grade through twelve grade English.

Now, here are my ideas for h ow to teach creative writing with high school students. 

Encourage peer collaboration and feedback.

High school students don’t always value interaction, brainstorming, and creating with peers. Such collaboration is important in any class; in creative writing, it is vital. When I began collaboration with students, I didn’t always see the results I wanted. As I continue to t each creative writing, I realized the importance of providing a model. 

Even though I work with older students, I still need to model the collaborative process. I often did this by writing a sample, verbalizing what I liked and disliked, and asking for student approval. Plus, I never let questionable feedback offend me; I would instead articulate what the student said about my work.

The next time that I teach creative writing, I need to be more intentional with designing feedback. Sure, older students understand that collaboration is important and that kindness moves their messages forward. Still, I should provide exact examples for them to model their feedback.

Creative writing improves with feedback.

Because imaginations dominate the writing, it is easy for students to lose track of transitions and explanations. The story might be interesting, but a fresh reader might be confused. Part of the fun of creative writing includes breaking grammar rules. But! The subtraction of rules can’t include adding confusion. Creative writing assignments for high school must include discussions of structure, organization, and clarity. 

Remind students that at the end of a book, the author thanks a list of people who provided feedback and encouragement. The list of readers is long . Professional writers gladly accept feedback. Train students to think of feedback as part of the process. Show students what authors think of their process.

Students might understand that they should provide feedback, but they should also understand that receiving feedback is important too.

Use images to spur creativity.

Creative writing assignments for high school should include images! Pictures are a perfect scaffolding tool for teaching creative writing. 

This brainstorming technique worked multiple times when students found a wall. Grab some pictures from the Internet and compile them into a presentation like I did for this character activity . You can also head outside or ask students to contribute pictures. I have many Pinterest boards that inspire my own writing. Encourage students to develop a process that inspires them as writers.

Now that you have pictures, try brainstorming. What colors, depths, and shadows do students see in these images? How can those descriptions better their writing?

Another opportunity for images is to head outside with your writers. You might focus students by providing certain images for them to analyze.

Review dialogue rules.

Dialogue confused my students, and I’m not sure I have a solid reason as to why. I’m guessing that the rules differ from citations in formal writing, and that is their typical writing assignment. I had my students bookmark this page . We reviewed and practiced dialogue frequently.

Practicing punctuation, reviewing grammar rules, and breaking grammar rules can be great addition to teach creative writing.

Are you looking for how to teach a creative writing class? Teaching creative writing can benefit reluctant writers. Teach creative writing & meet narrative writing standards with creative writing activities. Included are free creative writing assignments for high school. Creative writing lessons for high school English classes can add pictures & computer programs to ELA classes. Creative writing assignments high school scaffold the writing process in ninth grade through twelve grade English.

Implement literary devices.

All those literary devices students find in literature? Now it is their turn to implement them! Some, like similes and direct characterization, come naturally. Students automatically include many literary devices. Don’t be afraid to read literature as you teach creative writing. Inspiration and examples help young writers, especially concerning literary devices.

Trickier literary devices? My class and I really worked with indirect characterization, conflicts , and setting . Students had too much telling and not enough showing. I’ve found that using pictures is a great scaffolding technique as I teach creative writing. Pictures inspire students to see angles they normally wouldn’t by simply imagining their story. Pictures provide a step for students as they implement literary devices in their creative writing activities.

As I teach creative writing, I realize the importance of pulling examples from literature. Students read creative writing! Emphasize that point with them. 

Develop characters.

Whatever your creative writing activities for high school students, you should include character development. Students really bloom when they craft characters. Sometimes students need prompting, so I created a brainstorming list for students, and you may download it for free .

Why did I do this? Creating and developing characters is hard! Students know interesting characters; in fact, I spent time brainstorming memorable ones with students. Then, we discussed why those characters stayed in their memories.

From our discussions, students realized that these characters have multiple levels. They have quirks and unlikable traits. No human is perfect; a realistic character isn’t either. We gave our characters mild obsessions (chewing nails), memorable habits (eating cheesy waffles for breakfast), and a unique style (red jean jacket). To do this, I asked characters to brainstorm more information for their character than they would ever include in their story. Creative writing assignments for high school can be analytical: Older students have years of viewing and reading characters!

Why? Well, students then had an image of the character which flowed into the development. The ideas were easier to weave into the story when students had this background information. Finally, students had a unique character they invested in before they began writing a story.

Teaching creative writing was rewarding in many ways. Students expressed their concerns and fears, joys and triumphs. When I took over this class, I wondered what the outcome would be. This was my first experience teaching creative writing, and I was nervous. Now as I prepare for the new semester, I’m excited to see what students develop and what I can create to help them.

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Drawing Assignments for High School Students

These drawing assignments for high school students are perfect for helping your students learn how to draw at a higher level.

Drawing Assignments to Help Your Students Draw People Better

So your students want to draw people that look “real”, but they never come out quite right.

Most often this is because students focus on drawing details like eyelashes or strands of hair.

For successful figure drawings, however, students need to draw the most important concepts first: proportion and gesture.

Teaching your students how to draw people with correct proportions is a game-changer for getting their figures to look “real”.

Gesture is equally important, because without it drawings of people look like wooden statues.

This free drawing assignment lesson plan shows your students how to get consistently good proportions and figure gestures in their drawings.

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Drawing Assignments that Teach Your Students About Edges

Edges are the often-neglected but oh-so-important workhorse of drawing. Understanding and applying good edgework in drawings takes students to the next level.

Often, we art teachers spend a lot of time teaching drawing assignments about values – how light and dark to shade things in a drawing.

But JUST AS IMPORTANT is what happens when one value meets another value.

Does the light value meet the dark value abruptly? Or is it a soft transition?

Edgework is actually quite a simple drawing skill to teach, and this free edges drawing assignment will help your students learn how to master the concept.

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Drawing Assignments that Teach Texture

Texture is a skill that is always impressive when seen, but often a confusing concept for students.

“Shiny” is perhaps the most impressive texture of all to see in a drawing, and is actually one of the easiest textures to achieve in a short drawing assignment.

In this free drawing lesson, students will discover how to manipulate values to create a drawing of a shiny object.

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Volume 56 | ISSUE 14: March 8, 2024

Teaching at pitt: embracing productive struggle the key to success for college students.

By MATT ROBERTS

In today's competitive academic landscape, the desire for instant gratification often overshadows the value of perseverance and resilience. However, research and anecdotal evidence underscore the transformative power of productive struggle in shaping students' learning outcomes and long-term success. (Kapur & Bielaczyc, 2012)

Defined as the process of grappling with difficult tasks and persisting through obstacles to achieve mastery, productive struggle is not merely a hurdle to overcome but a cornerstone of academic growth and personal development for college students.

Here are a few examples of embracing productive struggle in your course:

Fosters resilience: When students confront difficult concepts or assignments, they develop problem-solving skills and resilience by persisting through adversity. This resilience not only benefits them academically but also equips them with valuable life skills to navigate challenges beyond the classroom.

Promotes deeper understanding: Engaging in productive struggle requires students to grapple with complex problems, think critically and explore multiple solutions. This process promotes a deeper understanding of the subject matter, transcending rote memorization to foster conceptual mastery. (Steenhof et al., 2020)

Encourages creativity and innovation: Productive struggle nurtures the spirit of innovation by encouraging students to think creatively and approach problems from novel perspectives. When students embrace the discomfort of uncertainty and push beyond their comfort zones, they unlock new pathways for discovery and innovation, fueling progress and advancement in their respective fields. (Lynch et al., 2022)

Builds self-efficacy and confidence: Conquering challenges through productive struggle bolsters students' self-efficacy, their belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations. As students overcome obstacles and achieve breakthroughs, they gain confidence in their academic abilities and develop a growth mindset — the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through dedication and effort.

Preparation for real world challenges: Embracing productive struggle in college prepares students for the challenges they will inevitably encounter in their personal and professional lives. Whether navigating a competitive job market or addressing complex societal issues, the resilience and problem-solving skills honed through productive struggle are invaluable assets that empower students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Fostering productive struggle

While the benefits of productive struggle are evident, it is essential to note that not all struggles are productive. The key lies in striking a balance between challenge and support, ensuring that students are sufficiently challenged to grow without feeling overwhelmed or discouraged (Kapur & Bielaczyc, 2012). Here are a few strategies educators can use to foster productive struggle in the classroom. 

Establishing high-but-attainable expectations sends a clear message to students that you believe in their ability to succeed. Challenge students with tasks and assignments that push them beyond their comfort zones, encouraging them to stretch their abilities and strive for excellence. By setting high expectations, you create a culture of academic rigor and excellence that motivates students to embrace challenges rather than shy away from them. Providing students with high-quality examples of the type of work you are looking for sets the bar and helps students understand your expectations.

Feedback is essential for guiding students through the process of productive struggle. Offer specific, constructive feedback that highlights both areas of strength and areas for improvement. Encourage students to view feedback not as criticism but as an opportunity for growth and learning. By providing timely and targeted feedback, you empower students to identify their mistakes, learn from them, and make continuous progress towards mastery. Encourage your students to maintain a portfolio of work in your class and periodically reflect on their growth.

Scaffolding instruction can help students adapt to the expectations of your course. Students come to college with a wide range of ability levels and experiences. Scaffold support by breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps and provide students with the guidance and resources they need to succeed. Start with simpler problems or tasks before gradually increasing the level of difficulty. Offer support in the form of prompts, hints or modeling to help students navigate challenges and build confidence in their problem-solving abilities. As students become more proficient, gradually fade scaffolding to promote greater independence and self-reliance (van de Pol et al., 2010).

Collaboration can be a powerful tool for fostering productive struggle in the classroom. Encourage students to work together in small groups or pairs to tackle challenging problems and share ideas. Collaboration not only fosters a sense of camaraderie and collective responsibility but also provides students with diverse perspectives and approaches to problem-solving. By working collaboratively, students learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses, building essential teamwork and communication skills in the process.

Encourage students to embrace mistakes as natural and inevitable parts of the learning process. In a culture that values perfection, it's easy for students to view mistakes as failures rather than opportunities for growth. Celebrate mistakes as evidence of effort and persistence and highlight the valuable lessons that can be learned from them. By creating a safe and supportive environment where mistakes are welcomed and celebrated, you empower students to take risks, learn from failure, and ultimately achieve greater success. Occasionally point out to students that if they completed the assignment perfectly the first time, they would have learned less than failing and improving with each iteration.

Cultivate a growth mindset in the classroom by emphasizing the belief that knowledge and abilities can be developed through dedication and effort. Encourage students to adopt a positive attitude towards challenges, setbacks, and feedback. Teach them to view obstacles as opportunities for learning and growth rather than insurmountable barriers. Designing learning assessments that allow students to fail and improve can help to reduce test anxiety and see the value of growing through struggle.

Fostering productive struggle in the classroom is essential for empowering students to develop the resilience, critical thinking skills, and growth mindset needed to thrive in today's complex world. If you are interested in developing activities or assessments to foster productive struggle in your course, please contact the University Center for Teaching and Learning.

Matt Roberts is a Ed.D. candidate in the School of Education and a graduate student assistant in the University Center for Teaching and Learning.

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Kapur, M., & Bielaczyc, K. (2012). Designing for Productive Failure. Journal of the Learning Sciences , 21 (1), 45–83. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508406.2011.591717

Lynch, J., Orsino, A., & Kawamura, A. (2022). Productive struggle and failing safely: implications for developing adaptive expertise in communication. Advances in Health Sciences Education , 27 (5), 1331–1344. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-022-10175-x

Steenhof, N., Woods, N. N., & Mylopoulos, M. (2020). Exploring why we learn from productive failure: insights from the cognitive and learning sciences. Advances in Health Sciences Education , 25 (5), 1099–1106. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-020-10013-y

van de Pol, J., Volman, M., & Beishuizen, J. (2010). Scaffolding in teacher-student interaction: A decade of research. In Educational Psychology Review (Vol. 22, Issue 3, pp. 271–296). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-010-9127-6

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Email Etiquette for High School Students: How to Teach Your Students to Write an Professional Email

May 2, 2022 by Samantha H.

Email etiquette for high language students is an important lesson that depart beyond batting the obvious education standards. It really is more than just spelling and grammar. Students need to understand the need for e etiquette in teaching because it will translate to business or life beyond high schools. Read on go locate ideas on how to teach get students professional your rules. When K-12 teachers assign students to contact experts

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We’ve all been at meetings that could have been an email, though students require to understand ensure emails have a put and a usage. Emails are handheld to keep requests inside writing, like a customizable question is can’t wait on an in-person meet up. I’ve also used emails many times in one professional world to find resources IODIN needing for a job or assignment. I’ve emailed mentors, and requested links to specific files. There are plenty of healthy grounds to send an email, not there represent also plenty of reasons not at.

Tip #2: Teach Academics the Mechanics of a Professional Email

Give students the expectations of a master email. Seeing good examples is important, to have historic examples of exemplary emails on hand. Find examples that show an clear specialty line and good format (with one reception, body, or a closure). That’s usually the best obviously thing, but students often don’t think about things like they get address. If they’re applying to colleges or jobs with “soccergirrrrl2013” they mayor need toward consider one more professional address. They also ought double check random attached images such are related. A remember might will really funny, but it doesn’t need to catch a riding on the signature line which automatically submit using your time switch request or grade check. SEEING. Every student in Sweetwater Association High School District wish experience a meaningful, healthy, and supportive learning surround that nurtures ...

And, I can’t voltage this enuf, proofread. Then proofread again. Because you will always find the most obvious mistakes according it strike send. It’s a paradox of the universe. 

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Tip #3: Provide PILE of Non-Examples

Honestly, I find that my students learn finest from seeing what not to what. More fakes passing are just so hilarious that it sticks out in their heads far better than seeing ampere lot of boring professional emails. So, show them the rude emails. The ones that are completely unforgiving to the charity of the my they’re contacting. We’re all human, irrungen happen and can be speaking politely. No emojis and no slang terms. Aside with not person part of the standard for professionalism, I’m getting too old to guess what this latest terminology means. My eyes are or far old to look at a metric by different fonts, hence point out to pupils the most gemeinsamen fonts that belong usually pretty standard when they open any email (like Times or Calibri). 

It’s also good to issue off to students the adequate timeframe for responses. Students shouldn’t repeatedly email across and over. A 1-2 day response time will fairly standard, but remind them that weekends don’t count. Student Registry

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Tip #4: Custom, practice, practice!

A great way to practice is at giving students an opportunity to practice something they probably do once made – email the teacher. Creates a laugh email provides a perfect space by students both be zutreffend in real life. Everything they lern coming conduction themselves professionally with a teacher can be used in college also careers, or any they need to get someone through email (hello customer service!). 

Email Etiquette for Students Mini-Lesson

Looking for a done-for-you mini-lesson the guide your students because rightful email manner? I have just the imagination for you! My Email Etiquette Mini-Lesson includes a all slideshow use tips, examples, non-examples, and a practice worksheet so students can display you what they know. The tool was created with flexible digital and printable options so you can employ it in this way that makes the most sense required your classroom. Find it right here . 

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Do your students struggle with mailing etiquette? Belong there some doozies you’ve received? How do she teach professionalism to your college? Percentage my best examples and class tips in the comments at or find me up Facebook and Instagram . 

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BY KARISSA MILLER

Statesville High School students who are interested in a career in nursing do not have to wait until graduating to begin their education and clinical training.

On Wednesday, students in the Nursing Fundamentals class received training on how to check blood pressure and got plenty of practice by checking their classmates.

“They have to get accustomed to knowing what it sounds like — instead of watching — they have to learn to listen to the sounds,” explained teacher Tiffany Cranford.

The Nursing Fundamentals class is part of Statesville High’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, which launched in 2021. SHS nursing students have a 100-percent pass rate on the state exam.

The curriculum is designed to motivate students with real life experience and hands-on learning as it prepares them to pursue a career as a health care professional. There is no cost for students to participate in SHS’s Nursing program. The Career Technical Education (CTE) program pays for the course, written examination and skills examination.

The program has helped some students begin preparing for their dream jobs.

“I’ve always wanted to go into the medical field, and I would like to be a travel nurse or a sonography technician,” student Nyla Jones said.

Jones said that she first learned about travel nursing by watching “Grey’s Anatomy” on TV and also through social media.

“Once I started looking into it and researching travel nursing, I liked the idea and thought it would be fun,” she said.

The program is challenging, Jones said, but it is worth it.

“I’m really happy to be in the nursing program. I feel like it gives me a step ahead of everybody,” she said.

Student Emily McIntosh hopes the CNA program is the first step toward becoming a neonatal intensive care unit nurse.

“I like children and I’ve always wanted to help people. My sister is going down the same path,” McIntosh said.

For Ke’Miyah Cowan, watching her grandmother undergo dialysis and then a kidney transplant sparked a passion to work with elderly. She wants to work at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

SHS nursing students have learned that there will always be job opportunities. Their teachers hope to inspire them to continue their education or even become nursing educators in their career.

According to Cranford, students will start clinicals on March 18. The students are excited and said it will allow the students work on practical nursing skills in various health care settings, such as a nursing home or hospital, under supervision.

Cranford worked as a bedside nurse prior to beginning as a teacher this year.

“I like seeing my students grow every day. I have enjoyed watching them bond and have liked building relationships with them,” she said.

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Homework should be done in a few minutes, boss.

There’s a certain kind of writing assignment that has never gone out of style in some classrooms; the rise of AI gives teachers a chance to reconsider inflicting it on students ever again and turn their attention to more important things.

The shake and bake assignment, sometimes called a research paper, asks students to collect some sources about a topic and to mush them together. Get some sources, shake them up, and bake the result into submittable format. The final product may suffer from misunderstandings, mistranscriptions from the source, or simple made up baloney that the student has added to pad out the length, but you can hand it in.

What was the supposed to get out of the assignment? Practice citing sources? Deeper understanding of the topic? Skill in disguising obvious plagiarism? The educational value of the shake and bake was never great, but technology has reduced it further, because AI software can shake and bake like nobody’s business.

The problem is not simply that the AI can do the assignment for students. The issues run deeper.

Google’s Gemini is only the most recent example to find itself in trouble . Gemini is the next logical step in truncating the research process, moving from “Google, find me a bunch of sources about widgets” to “Google, find me a bunch of sources about widgets and then sum up what they all say.” Search, shake, bake, and hand over the result.

It’s not just that this takes an assignment that had minimal educational value to begin with and sucks the last edu-molecules from it. It’s not even that Gemini, like most AI programs, has a tendency to just make stuff up . It’s the problems with judgment.

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All research involves judgment. Even the most sloppy tenth grade plagiarist looks at the three or four sources they’ve located and judges, “This is the best one to crib from to meet the requirements of this assignment.” The serious researcher has to make hundreds of judgment calls. Is this source reliable and trustworthy? Which pieces of information best fit the story I’m choosing to tell, and how do I keep that story in tune with what the best sources are telling me? How do I decide which sources to use and which to pass over?

All research involves judgment. And that includes research conducted by AI.

Gemini drew a ton of attention because of the charge that it is woke . It generated historical images tweaked for diversity, resulting in Black Wehrmacht officers. It argued that comparing the impact of Hitler and Elon Muck tweets was “ difficult to say definitively .” It’s a reminder that it has been almost exactly eight years since Microsoft had to shut its chatbot Tay down because it had become a racist Nazi jerk .

AI isn’t really woke or racist, because it has neither intelligence or judgement as we understand the terms. What it has is algorithms that mimic the use of judgment.

One of the biggest mistakes we indulge with AI (and many other pieces of software) is the notion that the computer somehow exercises objective judgment, that it makes decisions on some pure, unbiased basis. We don’t even need to argue if such a thing is possible, because that’s not what software does. Software exercises whatever judgment creators and managers have “taught” it to exercise, and it does so with the mindless devotion of a machine that does not actually understand what it’s doing.

Rick Hess wrote about this flap, and his fear is worth underlinng:

I’m not fretting here about AI-powered cheating or other abuses of the technology. I’m concerned that, when used precisely as intended, AI will erode the breadth of thought that students are meant to encounter and cast doubt on the need to verify what they’re being told or question current conventions.

That is exactly it, and it goes far beyond simply having AI write that report on widgets for you. Every spot on the internet inserts its own judgment between the material it provides and the users who ask for it, and that judgment is increasingly clouded by commerce (tech writer Cory Doctorow has a word for the process ). A critical 21st century skill is using personal judgment to filter and evaluate the results delivered by machine judgment.

Searching for answers cannot be passive or simple. Question, verify, and explore are better actions to pursue than shake and bake.

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Eastwood Middle School teacher raises the importance of CPR training after saving student’s life

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more well known as CPR, could save someone’s life in an emergency that could happen anywhere, anytime.

Just ask Eduardo Quintanilla, a 6th grade physical education teacher at Eastwood Middle School.

Back in February, one of Quintanilla's classes had just started running a mile as part of the FitnessGram physical fitness test.

As he looked to the other side of the track, he saw a group of students huddled around another who had just fallen.

Quintanilla says while not uncommon for kids to trip during this test, he knew something wasn’t right this time, and immediately ran over to the fallen student.

"[I] looked for a pulse, couldn’t find a pulse, got close to him to check for breathing, didn’t get a sign either," said Quintanilla, talking to ABC-7 about what he remembered from that day.

The student was suffering from an unspecified cardiac event, and appeared lifeless.

After calling emergency services and staff for help, Quintanilla knew he had to jump into action and perform CPR.

“[The] student, again, there was no life from the student, [he] had purple and blue coloring, [so I] continued compressions, at which point I was about 16 or 17 compressions in, and he gasped for air," said Quintanilla.

The student eventually came to, became alert, and remained stable until emergency services were able to properly examine him.

Quintanilla is now being called a hero for his actions, and he says aside from being at the right place at the right time, his CPR training is directly to thank for that.

While all teachers Texas schools are required to be CPR certified from grades 7 through 12, Quintanilla says this is something everyone should be interested in learning.

Michelle Luevano, a CPR instructor at Proaction Emergency Services Institute, says getting this training could help you save a life.

“It can happen to us, it can happen to our parents unfortunately, it could happen at any time and most of the time we’re not prepared for an emergency, and we help them get prepared here at ProAction," said Luevano.

If you'd like to become CPR certified, you can click here to register for courses in both El Paso and Las Cruces.

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