E10 G - Rights and responsibilities in everyday life
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E10 G - Rights and responsibilities in everyday life
Mini-Beschreibung: Erschließe einfache englische Texte zu alltäglichen Rechten und Pflichten junger Menschen. Ordne Beispiele zu, begründe Deine Meinung und kommuniziere sicher in typischen Alltagssituationen.
Niveau: Englisch als erste Fremdsprache, Klasse 10, G-Niveau, Baden-Württemberg.
Course path: English first → understand → respond → analyse → communicate → feedback → revise → transfer.
Einleitung
Rights are part of everyday life. Young people have rights at school, at home, online and in the community. They also meet rules and responsibilities.
In this course, a right means a protected freedom or entitlement. A responsibility means something you should do or sometimes have to do. A responsibility can come from a rule, a role or a law. These things are not always the same.
Important: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child says that children have rights. These rights are not a reward for good behaviour. Exact laws and school rules can be different in different countries and places. This course gives a general overview, not legal advice.
Sources for the legal overview:
Media start: Watch the video once. Do not stop it. Write down three words or ideas you understand. Then watch again and add one more idea.
I can ...
- I can understand the main idea of a short text or video about rights.
- I can match an everyday situation to a right, a responsibility or a rule.
- I can use words such as right, responsibility, privacy, respect, rule and permission.
- I can ask for clarification and give a short reason with because.
- I can use can, should, must, mustn't, have to and don't have to in simple situations.
- I can write a short structured email or opinion.
- I can check a source, improve my text and explain what I changed.
Activate your knowledge
Look at the icons above. Choose two. What could they mean?
Use these starters:
- I think this icon means ...
- This could be about ...
- I am not sure, but ...
Then compare with a partner.
Listening and viewing
First listening: What is the main message?
Second listening: Listen for examples of rights. Write only key words.
Third listening, if needed: Check your notes. You do not need to understand every word.
Listening strategy: First understand the topic. Then listen for useful details. Do not translate every sentence.
Reading: four fictional situations
All people in the examples are fictional.
Situation A – Maya at school
Maya has an idea for a class project. She wants to explain it. Other students also want to speak. Maya has the right to express her view. She also needs to listen when other people speak.
Situation B – Ben and a photo
Ben takes a funny group photo. He wants to post it in a class chat. One person does not want the photo shared. Privacy is a right. A good responsibility is to ask before sharing another person's photo.
Situation C – Sam and a school rule
Sam wants to use a phone during a test. The school rule says phones must stay in bags. This is a school rule. It is not automatically a human-rights question. Sam can ask what the rule says and why it exists.
Situation D – Noor at a weekend job
Noor is under 18 and is told to do work that seems dangerous. The UN Convention says children must be protected from work that is dangerous or harmful to health, education or development. Exact work rules depend on the country. Noor should stop and get help from a trusted adult or an official source.
Reading task: For each situation, choose the best label: right, responsibility, rule or more than one. Give one short reason.
Key rights in simple English
| Topic | Simple idea | UNCRC reference |
|---|---|---|
| Voice | Young people can express views about matters that affect them. | Article 12 |
| Expression | Young people can share ideas, but the rights and reputation of others matter too. | Article 13 |
| Privacy | Young people have a right to privacy. | Article 16 |
| Education | Children have a right to education. | Article 28 |
| Respect | Education should support respect for human rights and other people. | Article 29 |
| Work | Children must be protected from dangerous or harmful work. | Article 32 |
Remember: A school rule, a social expectation and a legal duty are different things. If the exact law matters, use an official source.
Context vocabulary
| Word | Meaning in this course | Example |
|---|---|---|
| right | something you are protected or entitled to have or do | You have a right to privacy. |
| responsibility | something you should or have to do | We should respect other people. |
| rule | an instruction for a place or group | Phones must stay in bags during the test. |
| privacy | control over personal space or information | Please respect my privacy. |
| respect | treat people and their rights seriously | Listen and show respect. |
| permission | agreement that you may do something | Ask for permission before sharing the photo. |
| fair | reasonable and not unjust | The rule should be fair. |
| protect | keep someone safe from harm | Rules can protect people. |
| share | give information or media to other people | Do not share private information. |
| safe | not in danger | Everyone should feel safe. |
Recognise, but you do not need to use actively yet: convention, discrimination, reputation, hazardous, legal duty.
Pronunciation for clear communication
Focus on clear word stress. You do not need to copy one accent.
- reSPONsibility
- PRIvacy
- eduCAtion
- reSPECT
- perMIssion
Say each word once. Then use it in a short sentence.
Goal: Be understandable. Accent-free speech is not the goal.
Respond: quick choices
Choose one answer and explain it with because.
| Situation | Your choice |
|---|---|
| A friend wants to post your photo. | Yes / No / Ask first |
| A class rule is unclear. | Ignore it / Ask what it means / Guess |
| A person interrupts everyone. | Stay silent / Ask for turns / Leave |
| A task at work feels unsafe. | Continue / Get help / Hide it |
Useful language:
- I think ... because ...
- This is about ...
- Could you explain the rule, please?
- I am not sure. We should check.
Analyse: right, responsibility or rule?
For each case, decide what you know and what you still need to check.
| Case | Think about |
|---|---|
| A student wants to give an opinion. | voice, respect, turn-taking |
| A friend shares private information. | privacy, permission |
| A school limits phone use during a test. | school rule, fairness, purpose |
| A teenager is asked to do dangerous work. | safety, protection, official rules |
| A group member never listens. | responsibility, respect |
Good analysis is careful: Do not call something illegal only because you dislike it. Do not call every rule a human right. Check the source and the context.
Speaking: solve a small conflict
Work with a partner. Use only fictional names.
Role A: You want a class photo in the group chat.
Role B: You do not want your photo shared.
Try to reach an agreement.
Useful phrases:
- Can I share this photo?
- I'd rather not.
- Could you delete my photo, please?
- I understand.
- What if we use a photo without people?
- That sounds fair.
Then change roles.
Writing: a short structured email
Write 80–100 words to a fictional school club leader.
Situation: A club wants a simple group-chat rule. You want the rule to protect privacy and still make communication easy.
Structure:
- Greeting
- Reason for writing
- One problem
- One suggestion
- Short reason
- Polite ending
Useful language:
- I am writing because ...
- I think we should ...
- We must not share ... without permission.
- This would help because ...
- Could we agree on this rule?
Privacy rule for this task: Use no real names, phone numbers, school names or screenshots.
Mediation: explain the key message
Read this German note:
„Für die Klassenfahrt gilt: Fotos von anderen Personen sollen nicht ohne deren Zustimmung veröffentlicht werden. Im Gruppenchat sollen nur wichtige Informationen geteilt werden. Bei Unsicherheit fragt Ihr eine Lehrkraft.“
Your English-speaking exchange partner asks what it means.
Give the main message in three short English sentences. Do not translate every word.
Start with:
- The note says that ...
- It also asks students to ...
- If students are not sure, ...
Functional grammar: language for rights and rules
| Form | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| can | possibility or simple statement of what someone may do | You can ask a question. |
| have the right to | talk about a right | You have the right to privacy. |
| should | advice or a good responsibility | You should ask first. |
| must / have to | strong rule or duty | You must follow the test rule. |
| mustn't | something is not allowed | You mustn't use the phone in the test. |
| don't have to | something is not necessary | You don't have to share your photo. |
Central accuracy goal: mustn't and don't have to do not mean the same thing.
Mini practice:
- You ______ share a private photo without permission. Choose: should not / don't have to.
- You ______ understand every word in the video. Choose: don't have to / mustn't.
- We ______ listen when another person explains a problem. Choose: should / can.
- Students ______ follow a clear test rule. Choose: have to / don't have to.
- A young person ______ ask what a rule means. Choose: can / mustn't.
Help box
If the task is difficult, use this order:
- Find the topic.
- Mark one key word.
- Decide: right, responsibility, rule or unsure.
- Use one sentence starter.
- Give one reason.
- Check one central language point.
You may use a dictionary for single words. Do not replace your own text with a full automatic translation.
Feedback
Give short, useful feedback.
First meaning, then language.
- Is the message clear?
- Is the example matched to the right idea?
- Is there a reason with because?
- Are mustn't and don't have to used correctly?
- Is the tone respectful?
Feedback starters:
- I understand your main point.
- Your example is clear because ...
- Check the modal verb in this sentence.
- One word you could improve is ...
Error analysis
Common problems:
| Problem | Check |
|---|---|
| mustn't = don't have to | Wrong. mustn't means not allowed. don't have to means not necessary. |
| Every rule is called a right. | Check the source and the context. |
| Modal + to + verb | Usually use the base verb after can, should, must: can ask, should listen, must follow. |
| No reason | Add because + a simple clause. |
| Strong legal claim without a source | Use careful language: rule, advice, general right, or check an official source. |
Revise your work
Take one text from this course and improve it.
- Underline your main message.
- Circle one modal verb.
- Add or improve one reason.
- Check one word from the vocabulary table.
- Remove private or unnecessary personal information.
- Read the text aloud once.
Keep your first version. Compare it with the revised version.
Transfer: make a fair class-chat charter
Create a mini charter for a fictional class chat.
Include:
- three rights or protections
- three responsibilities or rules
- one sentence about privacy
- one sentence about respectful communication
- one line that tells people what to do if they are unsure
Check: A right must not be presented as something students only get when they behave well.
Safe media and AI use
Recordings are optional. If you practise speaking with audio or video, keep the recording private unless you freely choose to share it in a protected class setting.
Do not upload real profiles, applications, screenshots, contact details or other personal information.
If an AI tool is used, this must be optional and allowed by the learning setting. Do not send personal data or private files to an external AI service. Check AI statements with a reliable source. Keep your own first draft and show what you changed.
Can-do check
| I can ... | Yes | Not yet |
|---|---|---|
| understand the main idea of a short video | □ | □ |
| find key information in a short text | □ | □ |
| tell a right from a rule in a simple case | □ | □ |
| use should, mustn't and don't have to | □ | □ |
| ask for clarification | □ | □ |
| give a short reason | □ | □ |
| write and revise a short email | □ | □ |
| check a legal claim with a reliable source | □ | □ |
Follow-up course
Continue with E10 G - Privacy and communication online.
Before you continue, choose one target:
- I want to understand audio more easily.
- I want to speak more clearly.
- I want to write more accurately.
- I want to check sources better.
Interaktive Aufgaben
Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen
Which statement best describes a right? (It is a protected freedom or entitlement.) (!It is always a school punishment.) (!It is only a personal wish.) (!It is always optional for governments.)
Which topic is clearly connected to Article 16 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child? (Privacy) (!Homework) (!School lunch prices) (!Sports results)
Which modal verb is best for simple advice? (should) (!mustn't) (!did) (!was)
What does mustn't mean? (It is not allowed.) (!It is not necessary.) (!It happened yesterday.) (!It is a question.)
What does don't have to mean? (It is not necessary.) (!It is forbidden.) (!It is impossible.) (!It is unfair.)
What is a good first step before sharing another person's photo? (Ask for permission.) (!Post it quickly.) (!Add the person's phone number.) (!Send it to a public group.)
Which right is relevant when work is dangerous for a young person? (Protection from harmful work) (!A right to unlimited screen time) (!A right to skip every rule) (!A right to post every photo)
Why do we use because in a discussion? (To give a reason) (!To make a command stronger) (!To show a past tense) (!To replace every noun)
What should you do if you need the exact law for a real situation? (Check a reliable official source.) (!Guess from a social media post.) (!Assume every school rule is a law.) (!Use the first answer from any chatbot.)
What is the best first focus in peer feedback? (Is the message clear?) (!Does the speaker have a perfect accent?) (!Is every sentence very long?) (!Does the text use difficult words?)
Memory
| Right | Protected freedom or entitlement |
| Responsibility | Something you should or have to do |
| Privacy | Personal space and information |
| Rule | Instruction for a place or group |
| Permission | Agreement that something may happen |
| Respect | Taking other people and their rights seriously |
Drag and Drop
| Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu. | Thema |
|---|---|
| mustn't | not allowed |
| don't have to | not necessary |
| should | good advice |
| have the right to | protected entitlement |
| because | gives a reason |
Kreuzworträtsel
| privacy | Which word means control over personal space or information? |
| respect | Which word means taking other people and their rights seriously? |
| education | Which right is connected to school and learning? |
| permission | What do you ask for before sharing another person's photo? |
| responsibility | Which word means something you should or have to do? |
| fairness | Which noun means treating situations in a reasonable and just way? |
LearningApps
Lückentext
Offene Aufgaben
Leicht
- Picture-word match: Choose four Commons icons from this course. Write one simple English sentence for each icon.
- Mini dialogue: Write six lines between two fictional students about a photo in a group chat. Use Can I ...? and I'd rather not.
- Modal card: Make a small learning card for should, mustn't and don't have to. Add one example for each.
- Find the source: Open the UNICEF child-friendly Convention. Find one right from this course and write its article number and a one-sentence English summary.
Standard
- Fictional chat charter: Create a six-line charter with rights, responsibilities and privacy rules. Do not use real names or screenshots.
- Short email: Write 80–100 words to a fictional club leader about one fair communication rule. Revise it after peer feedback.
- Private speaking practice: Record a 45-second explanation of one case if you want to. Recording is voluntary and stays private unless you freely choose otherwise.
- Mediation poster: Take the German note from this course and create a three-sentence English summary for a fictional exchange student. Do not translate every word.
Schwer
- Rights fact check: Compare one statement from the course with the UNICEF full text. Explain what the source confirms and what it does not say.
- Compare two texts: Compare the short course reading with one UNICEF child-friendly article. Find one similarity and one difference in wording.
- Class communication survey: Design five anonymous, non-sensitive questions about good group-chat rules. Do not collect names, contact details or private experiences. Summarise possible results with invented sample data if a real survey is not approved.
- Before and after: Write a first 100-word opinion on a fictional school rule, get feedback, revise it, and mark three changes. Keep both versions.
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Lernkontrolle
- Analyse a case: A fictional student wants to post a group photo, one person says no, and the group needs the photo for a project page. Explain the right, the responsibility and one practical solution.
- Distinguish concepts: Explain why a school phone rule is not automatically the same as a human right. Add one example where a right could still matter.
- Choose and justify: Write three sentences using should, mustn't and don't have to. Explain why each modal fits its situation.
- Write for a purpose: Write a short email to a fictional club leader asking for a clearer privacy rule. Use a polite request, one reason and one suggestion.
- Check a claim: A social media post says, “Young people have no privacy rights at school.” Explain how you would check this claim and which type of source you would trust first.
- Revise a weak answer: Improve this sentence: “You mustn't share your photo if you don't want.” Make the meaning clear and explain what you changed.
Lernnachweis
For a successful learning record, you should be able to:
- understand the main idea of a short English text or video about everyday rights
- find important details with support
- distinguish a right, a responsibility and a rule in simple cases
- use central vocabulary in context
- use should, mustn't and don't have to accurately
- ask for clarification and give a short reason
- write a clear short email or opinion
- mediate the main message instead of translating every word
- check a legal claim with a reliable source
- keep a first draft and show useful revisions
Quellen und Mediennachweise
Rechts- und Lernquellen:
- UNICEF – Convention on the Rights of the Child
- UNICEF – Child-friendly Convention
- Bildungsplan Baden-Württemberg – Englisch als erste Fremdsprache, Klasse 10
Wikimedia Commons:
- UNCRC Article Icons
- Education icon
- Privacy icon
- Equality icon
- Mobile phone cage in high school
- Students talking
- Lock icon
YouTube videos:
- UNICEF – We all have rights
- UNICEF UK / Rights Respecting Schools – We've All Got Rights
OERs zum Thema
Viewing transfer: Watch the short video. Write one sentence that confirms something from the course and one question you still have.
Verknüpfte Lernbereiche