“My Dog Chewed Up My Homework”
By Bruce Lansky
I’m glad to say my homework’s done.
I finished it last night.
I’ve got it right here in this box.
It’s not a pretty sight.
My dog chewed up my homework.
He slobbered on it, too.
So now my homework’s ripped to
shreds and full of slimy goo.
It isn’t much to look at,
but I brought it anyway.
I’m going to dump it on your desk
if I don’t get an A.
Name: _____________________________________
This poem must be memorized and recited in class
on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
*Practice reciting this poem at home every night in front of an audience or a mirror
(Hint-make flashcards of each line in the poem.)
*Memorize each line and try to think of a mnemonic device that will help you remember the
order of the lines.
*Once the poem is memorized, work on adding expression in your voice and using drama to
act out the poem as you recite it.
*You will be graded on how well you recite the poem from memory without the aide of any cues
from the teacher. Also you will be graded on the expression you use while reciting the poem in
class, and whether or not your illustration shows the meaning of the poem.
For Grading Rubric: Please see the back of this paper.
Please do not write in this space.
Helpies: ___________ Hand Motions: ___________ Props: ___________
Memorization:
Recitation:
Illustration:
/ 82
/ 24
/ 10
Total Score:
/ 116
Grade: ______________