Message Makeover

Students read ten online messages that sound rude, blunt, or emotionally charged, and rewrite each one using a polite, friendlier tone. The goal is to keep the original meaning while softening word choice and improving communication quality. This exercise encourages students to recognize how tone can affect digital interactions and how misunderstandings can occur. By rewriting each message, learners practice empathy, respectful communication, and emotional regulation. The activity builds stronger writing skills and helps students think critically about their online voice.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Tone and Word Choice

Social-Emotional Learning – Respectful Online Communication

English Language Arts – Rewriting Text for Improved Clarity

Digital Citizenship – Responsible Messaging Behavior

This worksheet is part of our texting and online communication etiquette worksheet collection.