Global Politeness

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 explore how manners and polite behavior can look different around the world while sharing the same purpose of showing respect. Through a nonfiction reading passage and thoughtful questions, students practice reading comprehension, cultural awareness, comparison skills, perspective-taking, and respectful communication.

Academic Focus

• Social Awareness (Grades 3-5) – Students recognize and appreciate cultural norms, traditions, and polite behaviors from different regions of the world.
• Cultural Competence – Learners compare greetings, gestures, and customs across cultures such as Japan, the United States, the Middle East, and Europe.
• Reading Comprehension Skills – Students identify key details, compare information across texts, and respond to questions using evidence.
• Relationship Skills – Learners reflect on how understanding cultural differences supports respectful communication and positive relationships.

Educational Value

• Teacher-Created Content – Designed by educators to integrate social-emotional learning with nonfiction reading instruction.
• Real-World Relevance – Introduces global customs students may encounter in school, travel, or diverse communities.
• Discussion-Friendly Format – Encourages meaningful conversations about respect, inclusion, and shared human values.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for ELA lessons, SEL instruction, social studies connections, or independent work.
• Low-Prep Resource – Clear directions and structured questions make it easy to implement.

This global politeness worksheet helps students build empathy, cultural understanding, and strong reading comprehension skills through engaging nonfiction text. By learning how polite behavior varies across cultures while maintaining shared values of respect, students strengthen social awareness, communication skills, and global perspective. It is a valuable resource for both classroom and homeschool settings, supporting inclusive learning and respectful interactions in an increasingly connected world.

Reading Comprehension – Identifying key details, comparing information, and making text-to-self connections.

Civic & Global Awareness – Recognizing how manners promote kindness and respect across societies.