Rules and Responsibilities — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Read each rule. Sort it into the correct group: school rule or home rule.
School Rule
Raise your hand to speak.Walk in the hallway.Listen to the teacher. Home Rule
Clean your room.Do your chores.Brush your teeth. School rules like raising your hand and walking in the hallway keep students safe at school. Home rules like making your bed and cleaning your room help keep your home tidy.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Rules help keep people safe.
Rules help keep people safe by telling everyone what they should and should not do.
2. At school you should raise your hand before speaking.
At school you should raise your hand before speaking so everyone gets a turn to talk.
3. Following rules shows respect for others.
Following rules shows respect for others because it means you care about keeping everyone safe and happy.
4. You should always walk in the hallway at school.
You should always walk in the hallway at school so no one gets bumped or hurt.
5. A person who follows rules is being responsible.
A person who follows rules is being responsible because they are doing what they are supposed to do.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Rules help keep everyone safe.
True False
True — Rules help keep everyone safe by telling people what they should and should not do.
2. You can run in the hallway at school.
True False
False — You should walk in the hallway at school so no one gets hurt.
3. Listening to the teacher is a school rule.
True False
True — Listening to the teacher is a school rule because it helps everyone learn.
4. Rules are only needed at home, not at school.
True False
False — Rules are needed everywhere, including at home, at school, and in the community.