What Students Think

Class, you know what time it is?

That’s right!  Another surprise quiz!

And then, you’d better write the list

Of homework sure to sprain your wrist

 

You’ll start with spelling words, and then

Read chapters eight and nine and ten;

Construct a 3D diorama ~

Presidents Washington to Obama;

Irregular verbs, you’ll conjugate

Research the chimpanzee heart rate

No time for friendly interactions

Mired deep in proper fractions

 

It makes me giddy, can’t you see,

To bask in students’ misery

Lucky for you, this load is light ~

Just wait until tomorrow night! 

Author's Note

Back in the swing of things! :)

Reviews

[Motherless]

One way to appreciate today is to make tomorrow look worse, the management of misery. I like the way you've put it together, very well done.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, M. I am pretty sure this is what my students think I do - plan ways to take their leisure time! :)

[MomzillaNC]

This is another very funny tale! Y'know, I always rather suspected all my teachers were sadists!

[Rita L. Sev]

You have no idea! ;)

[MomzillaNC]

Actually, I rather do. My mom was a teacher. Take from that, and from my past displayed in my poetry, what you will…

[NeiL ArandA]

School is really tough for me. I can say that but it may have been a little easier had my last name starts with M or Z but its A so I'm always on the front row seat eyeballing my professor. I could not even glance on my classmates test paper without raising a flag... I could really relate to this piece. Thanks for sharing.

[Rita L. Sev]

I never thought about the troubles of being an "A" last name :) Though I seat my students according to ability or behavior. Glad you enjoyed - Thanks, Neil!

[AprilRN1210]

entertaining, fun, and humorous.. enjoyed the playful flow and rhyme.. brings back memories.. love learning, but boy do I remember that homework... what a delightful piece! can't wait to read more:)

couldn't really find anything to critique, except maybe cut out the first "and" on the reading chapters line.. flows better in my head.. of course, just my opinion..

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, April - so glad you enjoyed! I went back and forth with that "and" myself...

[Beccy]

That spark of fun inside you must surely shine through; don't imagine for one moment your student's don't recognise it. :-)

Beccy.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for such kind words, Beccy! I certainly try to be entertaining!

[icelandicblue]

Love it. Every year is a new adventure. Great poem Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Blue! :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Irregular verbs, you’ll conjugate
Research the chimpanzee heart rate
No time for friendly interactions
Mired deep in proper fractions

Great one … I'm sure your students got a hoot out of it.

[Rita L. Sev]

This year's crew is just getting a taste of my rhyming habit :) Thanks, Pryde!

[Lydia Shutter]

Giggling here.....pop quizzes, homework, essay questions. Danger Will Robinson! Somehow I think your students love you, pop quizzes and all. This is delightful poetry. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Lydi! I do try to have fun with my classes - and don't give many pop quizzes... :)

[Lydia Shutter]

I'm sure you are one of their favorite teachers! :) Have a great Monday. Lydi**

[Tim]

Your last line would foreshadow a propensity for doubt and fear in any student who hates school work. The workload is enough to grow a crop full of pencils for one student these days I hear. A scary but humorous poem here. Thank goodness I only read your poetry and don't participate in your curriculum. I suppose I would grade this A.

[Rita L. Sev]

Don't worry, I don't really do this to my students! :) Thanks for reading, and for the good grade, Autumn!

[B-poet]

A candidly clever ode to the classic pop quiz. Great work Rita. An enjoyable & astute read. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, BP! :)