Chat Harmony

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 build reading comprehension, digital citizenship, and communication skills through an engaging informational passage about group-chat behavior. Students learn how balance, respectful tone, privacy, thoughtful participation, and problem-solving apply to online group conversations, then answer questions that assess main ideas, key details, and appropriate responses to disagreements.

Learning Goals

• Informational Text Comprehension (Grades 4-6) – Read and analyze a nonfiction passage using close reading strategies.
• Main Idea & Supporting Details – Identify central ideas and specific examples related to group chat habits.
• Digital Etiquette Skills – Understand expectations for respectful tone, privacy, and participation in group chats.
• Social-Emotional Learning – Practice communication strategies and conflict resolution in online settings.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to integrate ELA, SEL, and digital citizenship standards.
• Comprehension-Based Questions – Reinforces understanding of key ideas and real-world application.
• Relevant, Real-Life Scenarios – Connects reading skills to students’ everyday digital experiences.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for whole-class instruction, independent practice, small groups, or homeschool lessons.

This printable worksheet helps students see how online group chats mirror real-life conversations and require thoughtful communication. By reading the passage and responding to comprehension questions, learners strengthen reading skills while applying digital etiquette, respectful tone, and problem-solving strategies. Ideal for both classroom and homeschool use, this activity supports kind, responsible online communication and confident participation in group discussions.

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