A Lesson on Online Safety

This worksheet presents a narrative about an online gaming situation that becomes unsafe when a stranger begins asking for personal information. Students answer comprehension questions that highlight warning signs such as catfishing, privacy risks, and inappropriate requests. The activity teaches learners to identify manipulative behavior, trust their instincts when something feels wrong, and seek help from trusted adults. The story emphasizes essential online safety rules: never sharing personal data, avoiding strangers online, and recognizing when communication becomes unsafe. Students build reading comprehension while gaining practical digital citizenship skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Digital Citizenship – Safe Online Communication

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text

Health Education – Personal Safety and Stranger Awareness

SEL – Recognizing Red Flags and Seeking Help

This worksheet is part of our recognizing unsafe or unhealthy social interactions worksheets collection.