Classroom Rules English Lesson
In this set of tutorial for beginners, learners will be informed about “Classroom Rules”. What are “Classroom Rules” for both teachers and students. How to demonstrate the language needed to formulate classroom rules?. Why is it important to obey the classroom rules?.
The purpose of this lesson is to teach students the language necessary for formulating rules in the classroom for both teachers and students.
1. Objective: At the end of the lesson the students would be able to;
-formulate classroom rules for both teachers and students
– demonstrate the language needed to formulate classroom rules
-obey the classroom rules
II. Subject Matter: Classroom Rules
Materials: Sheets of:
- Rules for the classroom
- Fair rules at work
- Three kinds of Rules
III. Procedure/ Activities
A. Warm-up/ Pre -Activity
1. The teacher asks the students what are some rules in their house.
2. The teacher writes them on the board and point out any interesting phrases that the students give.
3. Next, clear the board and divide the students into 3 teams/ groups.
B. Activity Proper:
1. The teacher writes on the board the three rules in general.
1.1 Things you have to do.
1.2 Things you can not do.
1.3 Things you can do if you want.
2. Explain in class each rule.
3. Hand out the students the “Three Kinds of Rule” summary sheet as the discussion goes on.
4. Ask the students to give an example of each kind. Three examples for driving might be:
You have to wear a seatbelt.
You must not drink and drive.
You can listen to the radio while you drive.
5. Now underneath the examples the students made, write down the list of possible patterns that the students can use under each category of rule.
6. Group Activity
1. Students divide into groups and make up rules for the class.
2. Teacher goes over to each group and offers advice and perhaps suggests a phrase or two.
3. Students should try many expressions as possible, and they can still use the lists that you wrote on the board.
4. After the students have created a list. Ask a student representative from each group to rewrite the lists for posting on the wall.
5. Another student is chosen to be a group leader and present their rules to the class.
6. Other students can ask question about the rules or, argue about some rules.
IV. Evaluation:
Students are given the second sheet with “Fair Rules” in society. They decide whether they are fair or unfair and give their reasons why or how the rules could be modified to make them fair.
M.L.____
I.D. ____
V. Assignment
Have the students write a summary of all the rules they formulate in the classroom and let them report in class the next day.
VI. Remediation/ Enrichment For slow learners you can review them the language needed to formulate classroom rules.
Three Kinds of Rules
1. Things you have to do:
Example: Drivers must wear seatbelts.
You must
You have to
You need to
You are required to
You should
2. Things you can’t do:
Example: You shouldn’t drink and drive.
You must not
You can’t
You shouldn’t
You aren’t allowed to
You aren’t permitted to
3. Things you can do if you want:
Example: You can smoke in the smoking section.
You can
You may
You are allowed to
You are permitted to
It is OK if you
It is all right if you
Make an example of each kind of rule:
1.
2.
3.
Rules for the Classroom
Student, Teacher Contract
The teacher and students of this classroom do hereby agree to abide by the following rules as outlined on this contract.
Rules for the Students:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Rules for the Teacher:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Signed:
(Teacher) (Students)
Hint: shouldn’t have to are/is allowed to
can’t must are/is permitted
aren’t allowed to are required to It is all right to
aren’t supposed to need to It is OK to
Fair Rules at Work
Decide whether the following rules are fair or unfair. State your reason:
Fair? Unfair?
Smoking is not permitted in public buildings.
Reason:
Employees aren’t permitted more than three days’ vacation per year..
Reason:
Workers are required to pay 60% of their wages in tax.
Reason:
Employees must not play games on the computers.
Reason:
Employees are allowed to take 3 fifteen-minute coffee breaks an hour.
Reason:
The boss is permitted to fire employees at anytime without notice.
Reason:
The boss is required to provide medical insurance for employees.
Reason:
Employees may not get married without the boss’s permission.
Reason:
Employees must not drink or do drugs at work.
Reason:
Employees should come to work on time.
Reason:
Employees are allowed to take three sick days off per year.
Reason:
Employees must have a neat appearance.
Reason:
Employees are required to clean the office after work hours.
Reason:
Female employees are not allowed to wear pants.
Reason:
Male employees are not permitted to wear earrings or necklaces.
Reason:
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