Common Sense Media: Words Can Help or Hurt

Common Sense Media: Words Can Help or Hurt
How do our words affect others when we’re online?

Words have power, whether we’re speaking face to face or communicating through technology. Students explore the difference between helpful and hurtful words online and practice choosing words that spread kindness.

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  • Identify the difference between helpful and hurtful words online
  • Explain how words online can affect people’s feelings

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Common Sense Media: Words Can Help or Hurt
How do our words affect others when we’re online?

Words have power, whether we’re speaking face to face or communicating through technology. Students explore the difference between helpful and hurtful words online and practice choosing words that spread kindness.

Objectives

  • Identify the difference between helpful and hurtful words online
  • Explain how words online can affect people’s feelings
Common Sense Media
K-6
1st Grade

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Common Sense Media

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