What Do You Know About Online Chat?

You will read an online chat between two people who have never met in-person. You will think about and respond to the conversation and answer some questions. You can use either complete sentences or short answers.

Read the task below, including all of the text in the “Chat Room” box. Then, answer questions 1 through 6.
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  1. How should Sally answer CyberPrince7’s question of where they should meet?



  1. Look at your answer for #1, why is this a good response to CyberPrince7?


  1. What are the risks for Sally if she were to meet with CyberPrince7?


  1. Some information is safe for online chatting, while some information should always be private. Circle all of the examples of private information below that should not be shared online.

    A. Your full name

    B. Sports you like

    C. Your phone number

    D. Your street address

    E. Your favorite food

    F. The book you are reading

    G. Your date of birth

    H. Password to your email account


  1. What is one more example of private information not listed above that you should not give while chatting online?


  1. Why should you keep some information private when communicating online? Give two reasons.


  1. How are friends like CyberPrince7, who you only know online, different from friends in your class? List at least 3 differences and explain your answers.





Ms. Krause
Hawthorne Scholastic Academy
Chicago, IL