Mrs. Mayor teaches middle school science. Her classroom rules are listed below. Based on what you have learned about how to write rules, what is the primary objection to Mrs. Mayor's rules?

• Don't talk when someone else is talking or make fun of people.
• Don't run, hit, or cause pain.
• Don't take things from others or damage things in the school/classroom.
• Don't give up.
• Don't do things that cause you or others to be unable to learn.

a. The major areas recommended by the text are not covered.
b. The rules state what students should not do rather than what they should do.
c. There are too many rules for middle school students to remember.
d. The rules are too specific and limiting.


b

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