Poetry by Allan Ahlberg

In particular:

• Please Mrs Butler
• It's a puzzle
• The supply Teacher

Short comical poems that relate to the lives of students and teachers and the everyday experience of school.

May be useful to use within literacy lessons involving poetry as they are entertaining and easy to follow. Would be useful in promoting enjoyment of poetry.

Please Mrs Butler
This boy Derek Drew
Keeps copying my work, Miss.
What shall I do?

Go and sit in the hall, dear.
Go and sit in the sink.
Take your books on the roof, my lamb.
Do whatever you think.

Please Mrs Butler
This boy Derek Drew
Keeps taking my rubber, Miss.
What shall I do?

Keep it in your hand, dear.
Hide it up your vest.
Swallow it if you like, love.
Do what you think best.

Please Mrs Butler
This boy Derek Drew
Keeps calling me rude names, Miss.
What shall I do?

Lock yourself in the cupboard, dear.
Run away to sea.
Do whatever you can, my flower.
But don't ask me!