Online Respect

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 build reading comprehension and digital citizenship skills by exploring the concept of boundaries in online spaces. Through an informational passage, students learn how personal space also applies digitally and why respectful behaviors-such as asking permission before sharing photos, avoiding pressure to respond, and using kind language-are essential for safe and healthy online interactions.

Learning Goals

• Informational Text Comprehension (Grades 4-6) – Identify main ideas and key details in a nonfiction passage about digital behavior.
• Understanding Digital Boundaries – Recognize how online actions can respect or cross personal space.
• Responsible Online Communication – Learn why consent, patience, and respectful language matter online.
• Written Response Using Text Evidence – Explain ideas and reflections using details from the passage.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with ELA, SEL, and digital citizenship standards.
• Clear Real-World Examples – Connects reading concepts to students’ everyday online experiences.
• Open-Ended Comprehension Questions – Encourages deeper thinking, application, and reflection.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for reading lessons, digital safety units, advisory periods, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students understand that respect and boundaries are just as important online as they are in person. By reading about digital personal space and responding to thoughtful questions, learners strengthen comprehension skills while developing awareness of safe, respectful online behavior. Ideal for classroom and homeschool settings, this activity supports healthier friendships, responsible communication, and confident digital citizenship.

This worksheet is part of our personal space and boundaries worksheets collection.