Distinguish rules from laws and explain the purpose of each
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~4 min
hist.g1.s.civ.rules_laws.ex_03
Design A Class Rule
Prompt
Help our class invent ONE new rule for our Classroom Constitution. The rule must (a) help our class work together, (b) be possible to follow, (c) match the Golden Rule. Write or dictate.
M-1-S-EX-06
Chart
Classroom Constitution MG-10 anchor for reference. Stored in labeled tray on materials shelf for repeated independent-practice use; one set per pair of children for hands-on engagement.
How it's presented
mode
open response
Answer criteria
type
open
criteria
- proposes a specific rule
- justifies how it helps the class
- ties to Golden Rule
Hints
- Look at our 7-rule Constitution - what is missing?
- Use a sentence frame: 'In our class, we ___ because ___.'
Misconceptions to watch
- Proposing a vague rule ('be nice')
- Proposing a punitive rule ('no one can talk')