Lansky, Bruce. 1997. No more homework! No more tests! New York: Scholastic. ISBN: 0-590-032229-1.
Introduction
This poem is about a child who procrastinates doing his homework by finding lots of other things that need to be done first. It is a wonderful poem; but it can also be sung to the tune of "The Farmer In The Dell."
Too Busy
I've folded all my laundry
and put it in the drawer.
I've changed my linen, made my bed,
and swept my bedroom floor.
I've emptied out the garbage
and fixed tomorrow's lunch.
I've baked some cookies for dessert
and given dad a munch.
I've searched the house for pencils
and sharpened every one.
There are so many things to do
when homework must be done.
Extension
Have students write and/or discuss what things they might do to avoid doing their own homework. They might could even try writing their own poem modeled after this one.
Module three focuses on poetry performance. Poems selected for this module include: