Digital Lingo

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 build digital literacy and reading comprehension by matching common online communication terms to their correct definitions. Students work with familiar vocabulary such as emoji, tone, attachment, thread, and digital footprint, strengthening their understanding of how digital messages are structured, interpreted, and stored while practicing careful reading and terminology recognition.

Learning Goals

• Digital Literacy Vocabulary (Grades 3-5) – Recognize and understand common terms used in online communication and digital platforms.
• Word-Definition Matching – Accurately match vocabulary words to clear, functional definitions.
• Reading for Meaning – Apply close reading strategies to distinguish similar definitions and concepts.
• Digital Citizenship Awareness – Build foundational knowledge of online features, safety concepts, and communication structure.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Developed to support technology, ELA, and digital citizenship instruction.
• Clear Matching Format – Easy-to-follow structure that supports independent practice.
• Foundational Skill Building – Strengthens essential terminology students encounter in daily online use.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for classwork, early finishers, review lessons, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet supports students as they develop confidence with digital communication vocabulary and online terminology. By matching words to definitions, learners strengthen reading comprehension, digital literacy, and understanding of how online interactions function. Suitable for both classroom and homeschool settings, this activity reinforces key concepts students need for safe, informed, and effective participation in digital spaces.

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