Please don’t feed the monkeys. Learning How to Express Rules with Free PowerPoints and Printable Worksheets
Please don’t feed the monkeys
Please don’t feed the monkeys
Rules and guidelines are an essential part of society. They help maintain order, safety, and harmony in various settings, from classrooms to public places. Learning how to express rules effectively in English is not only practical but also necessary. In this blog post, we’ll explore the art of expressing rules, and to make the learning process more engaging and accessible, we’ll provide you with free resources—a PowerPoint presentation and printable worksheets.
Why Learn to Express Rules?
Rules are everywhere, and knowing how to communicate them clearly is valuable for several reasons:
- Clarity: Expressing rules clearly ensures that everyone understands what’s expected of them.
- Safety: Rules often exist to protect individuals from harm, so conveying them accurately is vital.
- Respect: Effective rule communication fosters a sense of respect for regulations and authority.
- Education: Teachers and educators can create a positive learning environment by articulating classroom rules effectively.
“Please Don’t Feed the Monkeys” Scenario
To make the learning process more engaging, we’ll use a fun and fictional scenario: “Please Don’t Feed the Monkeys.” Imagine you’re in a zoo, and there’s a sign that prohibits feeding the monkeys. This scenario allows us to explore how to express rules in a practical and memorable way.
Learn with a Free PowerPoint Presentation
We’ve created a free PowerPoint presentation to help you understand the language used to express rules. This presentation includes:
- Vocabulary: Key words and phrases related to rules and prohibitions.
- Grammar: Sentence structures commonly used to convey rules.
- Examples: Real-life examples of rule expressions.
- Interactive Exercises: Opportunities to practice formulating rules.
Practice with Free Printable Worksheets
Complement your learning with our free printable worksheets. These worksheets are designed to reinforce your understanding of rule expression. They include:
- Fill-in-the-Blanks: Complete sentences with appropriate rule expressions.
- Role-Playing: Engage in scenarios where you express rules.
- Create Your Own Rules: Develop your own set of rules for different situations.
Share Your Learning
Join the conversation on social media by sharing your insights and rule expressions. Use the hashtag #ExpressingRulesEnglish to connect with others who are learning and practicing this essential skill. You might even help someone else improve their ability to communicate rules effectively!
Conclusion
Learning how to express rules is not just about memorizing phrases; it’s about clarity, safety, and effective communication. Our free resources—a PowerPoint presentation and printable worksheets—make the learning process engaging and accessible. Remember, rules are not meant to stifle creativity but to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and respectful environment. So, embrace the opportunity to learn and practice expressing rules in English, and let’s all strive for a harmonious and well-communicated world!
Lesson plan
Warmer/review: Pictionary w/ jobs vocab.
Practice with a partner
Present Language: Can you…?/Are you allowed to…?/Do you have to…?
Amber Horse: Rewrite the rules using “can’t” or “have to”
Rules at school/at the zoo
MIngle 3 True Rules, Three False Rules
- Get students into project groups. – Give each group an A3 piece of paper
- Get students to pick a problem out of a hat. (air pollution, water pollution, crime, traffic, food hygiene)
- Give them 5 minutes to find as much info about that problem as possible and add it to their brainstorm. After 5 minutes, CHANGE! Group gets new topic, and has 10 minutes to find out as much info as possible about that. (Keep changing etc)
- End of lesson. Each group must tell the class about one type of safety problem. (OR put posters around the room for everyone to look at).
Ladders
Warmer: Ladders (15mins)
Review: Grammar: Can/Allowed to/Have to. Grammar Auction! (30mins)
Lead in: Laws around the world quiz
Communication: Make rules for a club. 1) get into groups. 2) choose a club (elicit some ideas). 3) What are the rules for your club? 4) Draw signs for the rules. 5) Show other groups your signs. Can they guess the rules?
(possible extension: make poster for your club, with rule signs drawn on it. Present your club to class)
2nd hr: Reading: Stick the paragraphs around the room. Give students questions they have to answer from the reading.
Use tablets to find a picture you and your partner like. Discuss the photo together, and then tell the class why you like it so much. Does it use any of the tips you’ve learnt?
Power Point: English Revision on Future Tenses
