As you know, there are some rules in the class which are explicit, such as students who miss forty hours of class WILL BE DROPPED (by me). You know this, because you remember my world-famous song which IS ENTITLED (by me), "I'll be dropping you."
For this post, I want you to write one rule which IS UNWRITTEN (by me), yet clearly UNDERSTOOD (by you). Please write the rule in both active and passive voice, if possible. If you are inspired (by this assignment) to write more rules, feel free, but only one IS REQUIRED (by me).
For example:
Sleeping is not allowed in class.
Students must not sleep in class.
Homework should be turned in on time.
Students should turn in homework on time.
RULES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY STATED (BY YOUR CLASSMATES) MAY NOT BE USED AS A RESPONSE (BY YOU)
Eating is not allowed in class
ReplyDeleteStudent's must not eat in the class.
Cellphones must not be used in class
Student's must not use their cellphones in class.
First one to respond, TJ? Are you trying to give me a heart attack? Don't you know that heart attacks are not allowed to be given to the teacher by the students?
DeleteSpeaking arabic is not allowed in class.
ReplyDeleteStudents must not speak arabic in class.
Smoking in class is not allowed.
Students must not smoke in class.
Speaking Arabic is ONLY allowed in class if it is BEING SPOKEN by the teacher!
DeleteSpeaking a foreign language is not allowed in class.
ReplyDeleteStudents must not speak a foreign language in class.
Making a noise is not allowed in class.
Students must not make a noise in class.
But English is a foreign language to everybody except me!!!
DeleteComing late to the class is not allowed.
ReplyDeleteStudents must come to the class on time.
Students who are late WILL BE LOCKED OUT of the room!!!
DeleteCheating is not allowed in class.
ReplyDeleteStudents must not cheat in class.
Books should be brought every class.
Students should bring books every class.
Several students were not aware of this rule. Thanks for making it crystal clear.
DeleteInterrupting teachers, while teaching, is not allowed.
ReplyDeleteStudents must not interrupt teachers while teaching.
Carpets must not be soiled with food and drinks.
Students must not soil the carpet with drinks and food.
I don't mind BEING INTERRUPTED by a thoughtful question. However, in general, it is CONSIDERED rude to interrupt anybody, not just the teacher.
DeleteTexting in class is not allowed.
ReplyDeleteStudents must not text in class.
Cellphones should be turned off.
Students should turn off their cellphones.
It is interesting, Christian, that you selected these rules to write down.
DeleteTalking with classmate isn't allowed while the teacher talk.
ReplyDeleteStudent must not talk with classmate.
dancing in class is not allowed.
Student must not dance in class.
Actually, dancing in class is allowed. Please feel free to dance whenever you like :D
DeleteDrinking alcohol is not allowed in class.
ReplyDeleteThe students must not drink alcohol in class.
The essays should be finished on time.
The students should finish the essays on time.
I think my class would be more fun if alcohol were allowed. I know that it would be a lot easier for me to discuss punctuation after a couple of drinks...
DeleteAnd yes, essays SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN on time.
Students should not say bad words in class.
ReplyDeleteBad words shouldn't be said in class.
students should wear appropiate clothing for classes.
Appropiate clothing should be worn for classes.
Can you give me some examples of the bad words that SHOULDN'T BE SAID in class?
DeleteStudents should not say bad words in class.
ReplyDeleteBad words shouldn't be said in class.
students should wear appropiate clothing for classes.
Appropiate clothing should be worn for classes.
Required materils will be brought to class everyday.
ReplyDeleteStudents will bring required materials to class everyday.
No electronic devices will be utilezed in the class.
Students will not use electronic devices in the class.
Don't use "will." This is a prediction for the future.
DeleteUse "should" for suggestion, "had better" for a very strong suggestion/warning, and "must" for a requirement.