| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | classroom rules |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 16 |
| What curriculum | attendance over 90%, be on time, respect each other, no phones, were lanyards |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Classroom Rules
Any grade level (16 students)
Mathematics
30 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Introduce the lesson topic and explain the importance of rules. Encourage students to think of rules they follow outside school. |
| 2 | Discussion of Rules | 10 mins | Brainstorm classroom rules as a class. Write them on the whiteboard. Discuss why each is important. Focus on the national curriculum rules. |
| 3 | Card Distribution | 5 mins | Distribute printable cards to all students. Explain how to fill them in with the classroom rules discussed. |
| 4 | Card Activity | 5 mins | Students fill in the cards with their understanding of classroom rules. Encourage them to think creatively about why each rule matters. |
| 5 | Random Collection/Check | 3 mins | Collect or randomly check the cards to see what students have written without calling anyone to present. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Reflection | 2 mins | Recap the importance of classroom rules and how they contribute to a positive learning environment. Ask for any final thoughts. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today we are going to talk about something very important—classroom rules! Rules help us create a safe and respectful environment where everyone can learn. Before we dive into our classroom specifically, I’d like you to think about some rules you follow outside of school. Perhaps rules at home, in sports, or other activities.
Take a moment to think about that and in a few seconds, I’ll ask a few of you to share your thoughts."
Wait for students to share ideas.
"Thank you for sharing! It's clear that rules are everywhere and they're essential. Now, let’s focus on our classroom and the importance of having our own rules."
"Okay, now let’s brainstorm some classroom rules together. I will write them on the whiteboard as we go. What are some rules that you think we should have in our classroom?"
Encourage students to raise their hands and contribute. Write down their suggestions.
"Excellent suggestions! Let’s take a moment to discuss each of these rules. Why do you think each rule is important?"
Discuss each suggested rule, encouraging students to explain their reasoning. Ensure to highlight the national curriculum rules, asking questions to delve deeper.
"Remember, these rules are not just for teachers; they help everyone feel respected and safe in our learning environment."
"Now that we’ve highlighted some important classroom rules, we’re going to do an activity that will help reinforce them. I've got some printable cards for each of you.
Please take one card and pass them around to your classmates. On these cards, you're going to write down the rules we discussed. Make sure to think about why each rule is essential and how it impacts our class."
Hand out the cards to students.
"Now, on your own, please fill in your cards with the classroom rules we discussed and your thoughts about why each rule is important.
Remember to be creative! Think about how these rules can help you and your classmates learn better. You have five minutes. Go ahead!"
Monitor the class as students write, offering assistance if needed.
"Time’s up! Thank you for your hard work! Now, I’d like to collect your cards. I will randomly check through them to see what you've written without needing to present them.
This will help me see your understanding of our classroom rules. Please pass your cards forward!"
Collect cards without calling out students.
"Great job today, everyone! We’ve learned so much about the importance of classroom rules and how they contribute to a positive learning environment.
Before we finish, does anyone have any final thoughts or reflections to share about what we discussed today?"
Allow a few moments for any volunteers to share their thoughts.
"Thank you all for your contributions today. Remember, these rules help us make our classroom a place where everyone can learn successfully.
For your homework, I’d like you to review these classroom rules at home and write a short reflection on how these rules also apply to your life outside of school—like at home or during your extracurricular activities."
"Thanks for your attention, and I look forward to reading your reflections!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are some examples of rules that you follow at home? | |
| Why do you think classroom rules are important for a safe and respectful environment? | |
| Can you name one classroom rule we discussed today and explain why it's essential? | |
| How do you feel when classroom rules are not followed? | |
| In what ways can adhering to classroom rules improve our learning experience? | |
| How can we encourage each other to follow the classroom rules we've established? | |
| Why is it important for everyone in the class to contribute to the discussion of rules? | |
| How might the rules we discussed apply to other areas of your life, like sports or home? | |
| What rule do you think is the most important, and why? | |
| How can we ensure that everyone feels respected within our classroom environment? |