Okay to Break the Rules Lesson Plan

The "Okay to Break the Rules" lesson plan, designed for Primary 5-7 students, prompts a thought-provoking discussion on the nature of rules and the circumstances, if any, that may justify breaking them. The lesson kicks off with a starter activity where pairs of students recall and share three rules they follow at school. This brief exercise sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the concept of rules and their purpose in society. The class then reflects on the previous week's topic through a whole-class feedback session, drawing connections and setting the context for the current discussion.

During the main part of the lesson, the class engages with five hypothetical scenarios in which a child is on the verge of breaking a rule. Students use hand motions to express whether they believe it is acceptable to break the rule in each case, prompting an interactive and dynamic debate. Following this, the class examines various opinions related to the VoteTopic question, physically positioning themselves in the classroom to represent their stance and justifying their viewpoints. The lesson concludes with a final reflection on the central question and a vote, where students review arguments for and against breaking rules before casting their ballots. Throughout the lesson, keywords such as 'rules', 'safe', and 'reason' are emphasised, and the learning objectives focus on understanding the rationale behind rules and engaging in a debate on the ethics of rule-breaking.