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I've told you once, mom's told you twice. Forgetting homework just isn't nice. Homework is like getting dressed; got to do it to be your best. You say it isn't fair, but people do it everywhere. Do it now, get it done. I know, I know it isn't fun. Homework is like cleaning your room, except you don't have to use a broom. Do it now; we'll give you a treat, something tasty good to eat. We're like parrots repeating stuff, like our brains have turned to fluff. JUST DO YOUR HOMEWORK NOW!

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• Short Poems About Homework: A Reflection on the Student Experience

Homework, a word that can evoke mixed emotions in students across the globe. It is a necessary part of education, but often seen as a burden. Yet, in the realm of poetry, even the most mundane topics can be transformed into something beautiful. In this collection, we present a series of short poems that capture the essence of homework - the struggles, the procrastination, and the triumphs.

Poem 1: The Battle

The clock ticks on, seconds pass, My heart pounds, anxiety amassed. Paper and pen, a battlefield donned, With homework as my opponent, I'm drawn.

Through the equations, I trudge and brawl, My brain aches, threatening to fall. Though weary, I refuse defeat, For knowledge and growth, I must compete.

As I conquer each problem, one by one, A smile emerges, the battle won. Homework, my nemesis, now my friend, A stepping stone to success, I comprehend.

Poem 2: Procrastination's Grasp

Homework lies before me, a daunting sight, Yet distractions surround, tempting me to flight. The allure of social media, a siren's call, As I succumb, my motivation stalls.

The hours slip away, like sand through my hand, Procrastination's grasp, I can't withstand. But as deadlines loom, reality strikes, A race against time, my focus hikes.

With determination, I forge ahead, Conquering distractions and doubts, I tread. Homework demands my attention, I oblige, For triumph awaits, on the other side.

Poem 3: The Light of Understanding

Homework, a puzzle, complex and vast, But with every challenge, I learn and contrast. Through research and effort, I seek the light, For understanding, my ultimate delight.

In textbooks and notes, wisdom resides, As I dive deep, my curiosity guides. Each concept mastered, a spark ignites, Knowledge blossoms, like stars in the night.

Homework, a gateway to discovery's door, Expanding horizons, forevermore. Though it may seem mundane, a chore to some, Homework unveils the universe, where wonders thrum.

These short poems about homework encapsulate the myriad of emotions and experiences that students face. From the battle against time to the grip of procrastination, and ultimately, the pursuit of knowledge, these verses remind us that even in the mundane, poetry can find beauty. So, the next time you sit down to tackle your assignments, remember that within the realm of homework lies the potential for growth, understanding, and even a touch of poetic inspiration.

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Why I Didn’t Do My Homework

Why I didn’t do my homework, Miss Smith, I hear you ask, I did do it, but my dog ate it. Sorry I’ll bring it in tomorrow.

I’m so sorry, Miss Smith, But I don’t have my homework, It blew away while I was walking down the path, You’re right I’ll bring it in tomorrow.

Miss Smith, You know what I’m going to say, Still haven’t handed in my homework today. My mum accidentally put in the shredder. Don’t Worry Miss Smith, I’ll have it tomorrow.

Okay Miss Smith, I have something to tell you, And it really isn’t a lie. The truth is I never really did it at all. No, Miss Smith don’t call my parents.

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Homework! Oh, Homework!

Homework! Oh, Homework! I hate you! You stink! I wish I could wash you away in the sink, if only a bomb would explode you to bits. Homework! Oh, homework! You’re giving me fits. I’d rather take baths with a man-eating shark, or wrestle a lion alone in the dark, eat spinach and liver, pet ten porcupines, than tackle the homework, my teacher assigns. Homework! Oh, homework! You’re last on my list, I simply can’t see why you even exist, if you just disappeared it would tickle me pink. Homework! Oh, homework! I hate you! You stink!

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Analysis of literary devices used in homework oh, homework.

“Homework! Oh, Homework! I hate you! You stink.”

“I simply can’t see why you even exist, if you just disappeared it would tickle me pink.”

“ Homework! Oh, Homework! I hate you! You stink.”

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“ You’re last on my list, I simply can’t see why you even exist, if you just disappeared it would tickle me pink.”

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WHY GIVE OUT HOMEWORK? – a poem by Judi Curry

by Judi Curry on October 13, 2010 · 22 comments

in Culture , Education , The Widder Curry

WHY GIVE OUT HOMEWORK?

I have a 14 year old granddaughter that’s driving her parents

No one would ever have suspected it of this child.

A swimmer, a junior life guard to boot,

When it comes to homework she doesn’t give a hoot.

Her backpack is stuffed with papers and books,

She continues to give her teachers dirty looks.

But they don’t care as they pile on more,

“Have a nice day” as she goes out the door.

Two hours of physics; three more of math,

She takes a break for a quick bath.

On to science and history next,

Thank goodness she is smart enough to learn from the text.

But wait! What if she learns thing wrong,

It’s not like learning the lyrics of a song.

If “ i “ follows “e”, except after “c”

Who tells her the exceptions; can’t be me.

She finishes her assignment even though it’s not right,

And goes to bed and turns off the light.

The next day she turns in her work,

Let’s hope her teacher is not a jerk.

For what is the purpose of giving this work,

What is she supposed to learn?

More often than not the homework is tossed,

While the student, and parents, get burned.

If you can answer the question 4 of 5 times

And the answer is usually right,

Doing 95 more problems will not enhance the learning,

Especially when it is done at night.

What happened to being young for a very short time,

And old forever it seems,

The only time a child has fun,

Is in their own personal dreams.

The people that say that “homework is important,”

Are the ones that never had trouble.

The ones learning it wrong day after day,

Are the ones who break the bubble.

For college is out; who knows what is in,

They are always taking it on the chin.

Their failure rate is second to none,

The homework will never be done.

Let’s put a limit on the amount sent home,

No more than a total hour or two,

Learning takes place between teacher and student,

That’s what they are paid to do.

Homework does not build character for all,

In fact, it is very discouraging.

Wouldn’t it be nice to feel good about self,

Wouldn’t that be more encouraging?

Tell those parents and administrators too,

The ones that clamor for homework,

That learning it once, and learning it right

Should eliminate staying up all night.

If a student can learn by textbook alone,

Without any interaction,

Seems to me we could save some money,

And eliminate the teacher faction.

And this is coming from a teacher of years

Who watches her granddaughter shed many tears.

The potential is there but not for long,

Maybe she’d be better off learning that song.

For school, and homework is not meeting her needs,

She should get out and play,

She’s learning the material in the classroom, you see,

And she is learning it day by day.

The “night by night” is taking its toll,

For more of the same is not working,

She’s developing a hatred for class and school,

And, believe me, she is no ones fool.

Unless it is realized that no learning takes place,

Sitting at a desk at night,

The students of today will not be secure,

In the knowledge that they are right.

Take a look at the assignments today and see

What they are meant to teach,

And see how hard and unnecessary they are,

How many students did the teacher reach?

If you answer is “I can reach more”

By improving the way I teach,

You, and your students, have come a long way,

To close the learning breach.

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Nice poem, Judi!

I have ranted over homework requirements for years. I swear that the teachers thought the “…two hours per night” meant “…two hours per subject per night”. I fought the homework wars with my youngest son to absolutely no avail. The conversation would go like this:

“Son, have you finished your homework” “No and I’m not doing it. I’ve colored in the tectonic plates for the last three years and I’m not doing it again” “Son, you won’t get a good grade if you don’t turn in your homework” “If the only reason I’m pursueing an education is to get good grades, what’s the point of the education? Is the fact that I don’t turn in a piece of paper in the morning more important than the fact that I know all the information?”

discussion over — I fought for his right to not turn in homework, did my best to get him involved with teachers that appreciated his particular issues and never gave up on him, but I did stop nagging about homework.

Fast forward to Junior Year of High School. (somewhat paraphrased)

“Mom, none of these colleges will accept me with a 2.0 grade point average” “Gee, honey, that’s too bad. You’ll just have to write a killer essay, get lots of recommendations and ace the SAT” “Mom, they really do want good grades, too” “Gee, honey. I’m sorry. Would you like me to drive you to Seattle Central Community College to see what they offer?”

Then the good part. This is part of an “essay” that he wrote his Junior year of college at the UW. My oldest son stole it from his Facebook wall and sent to me. (yeah, I’m bragging again)

“… I thank my mother for everything I have become. I graduated from high school with a GPA less than 2.0. My mother drove me to Seattle Central Community College, and convinced me that if I was going to make anything of my life, it would be through that institution. She was right. I got good grades, I transferred, and I am now on my path to commissioning as a naval officer. But what my mother maybe is not so aware of is the practical education she provided me with.”

He finishes up with: “… I cannot help but think that my mom’s consistent advocacy for me in parent-teacher conferences and in school board hearings, her constant nagging about my progress through school, led me to a path that I inevitably would have been unable to follow otherwise.”

And who says parents don’t get report cards? PS: As a high-school senior this son went back to his middle school to give a little talk to the 8th graders. About? The importance of turning in your homework!

Great story, Sarah. My poor daughter is besides herself with her daughter not wanting to do homework. Things have been taken away; threats have been issued; positive feedback has been used; negative feedback has been used; and still she does not – no, will not – do the homework. And then, sometimes just to placate my daughter, she does it BUT doesn’t turn it in. I wish she could talk to your son! Thanks for sticking to your beliefs. The model you showed your sons should be emulated by all parents today. Judi

Well, if it’s any help to your daughter…

I sought assurances from the teachers that he was indeed learning the material and was participating in class, asking good questions and being an all around okay sort of guy.

Then I examined the issue carefully and realized that this really was his stress, not mine, and the moment I gave up the battle my load lightened and the world at home became peaceful and serene. Dinner time was pleasant, bedtime a joy, etc etc etc

I have told my daughter about your posts. Knowing that others have gone through what she is going through is so helpful. As a Jr. High School Principal a parent once asked me if I could keep her son locked up at school until he was 18 and then let him go home has a lot of truth in it. This is such a difficult age. So easy to “lose” them now. Thanks for the encouragement. Judi

Anthony, at age 10, and fifth grade, HATES homework. It is a constant battle. I made him a deal (bribery does work sometimes). Told him if he turned in all of his homework, and did it on time, that I would give him so much a week, acrrued until the end of the year….and….if he didn’t miss turning in any assignments…I would double it. Being driven by the thoughts of what he could do with the money, so far he has faithfully turned in his assignments. I’m not proud of bribery, but if that’s what it takes to get him in the habit of doing and turning it in, then it’s what I’m prepared to do.

I would think of it not as bribery, but positive reinforcement. After all, he stands to make a lot more money if he follows the rules, and it is his decision. Whatever works – works. If you need a loan, let me know. Judi

Roseann –

I fully support bribery! I tried that, but my son was truly committed to his “no homework no matter what” policy.

Judi –

I had a thought for your daughter today. The most interesting, most intelligent, most fascinating people I’ve ever met were the sort of folks that spurned homework and grades.

Hi Sarah, I haven’t talked to my daughter yet today, but I have a feeling that my granddaughter will not succumb to the money angle. But she is a voracious reader, so if she thought that she might be able to buy books, she might try it.

I will pass your “thought” on to my daughter, but I am SURE she will not pass it on to hers!

Thanks for thinking of us. Judi

appropriate timing…. I just logged on to Facebook and Cody, the anti-homework son has posted this comment on a “thread”.

“I am looking through the box of school pictures, grade reports, and schoolwork right now. I can’t believe I made it out alive!”

You are so lucky that he did. When I was at Job Corps, the population of drop-outs I worked with was enormous; 700 students – residents for the most part – at San Diego; 500 at Bangor, Maine; 800 at San Francisco. What was it for Cody that allowed him to be a success when these other students were not successful. Sure, environment plays a part; parents play a role, but it comes down to the individual themselves. If he could only talk to those students that are thinking of leaving school and convince them to stay what a great thing that would be. I have trouble, myself, telling students about the “hardships” I faced after I quit, because, in actuality, I didn’t have any hardships. I made good money – thanks to the little I learned in high school business classes; and it took two years of teaching to make as much as I did as a bookkeeper. Remember, that was before computers and everything was done in ledgers.

Your input is so appreciative. Judi

hey sarrah! this is judi’s grandaughter! thanks! ill remember that next time i get a “talk” from my teachers about homework! :) ~molly

Molly! I was just thinking about you and your grandmother and homework. Cody, my youngest son, sent me this link last week with a note that said, “This is what I hated about the public school system”.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/weekinreview/28tyre.html?_r=1

Enjoy! Maybe you should share it with your teachers and get a discussion going.

Great article, Sarah. I forwarded it on to Molly. She has a dance tonight – but I am sure will have some response over the weekend. Thanks for sharing it.

Great stuff, Judi, as usual. You are one busy lady and still find the time to write this great stuff. I envy you.

Thanks, Nancy. Things I feel strongly about I can write about, but give me an assignment I don’t believe in – I can’t write it.

In reading the comments, I saw mentioned the idea of paying the child to do the homework. I think that’s a perfectly perfect idea. I’ve had that view for many years, that if school is work in preparation for taking care of oneself, why shouldn’t it pay, just like other work does?

Of course it pays a “practice wage” of maybe $10 per week (depending on the child’s age), and in the end what would a parent rather have, the $10 in the purse or the child fulfilling responsibilities? Sounds like a no-brainer to me. Of course students should be rewarded for their hard work. Why shouldn’t they be? It makes every lick of sense.

Great story. I, too, think that homework is not the answer. Why don’t we have a little longer class time so teachers can work with their students on assignments. Some parents are just not skilled at helping their children with homework or it’s been so long since they’ve worked on some of the math, english, etc. I believe the student, teachers, and parents would be better served by having the teacher work with the student at school instead of sending the work home. I am willing march around with a banner saying, ” Eliminate Homework – It is not working for the majority of students.”

I just heard someone that is running for office say that if he is elected, he will make sure that kids have more homework to keep them out of trouble. Man, if we elect him, WE are in trouble. I’ll look for a special on banner material. You might have something there. Thanks, Judi

Thanks for the poem. I am sitting here with my 4th grade boy and 7th grade girl. It’s just after 8pm and we are half done with homework. My boy is asking me math questions I can’t begin to answer and my daughter is working on a “main idea collage” about Islam. We still have sentences to write about Harry Potter for the boy and a recipe for the “rise and fall of Islam” for the girl.

It’s going to be a long night.

Hi J, I have always wondered why assignments like this are given out to young students. Can they relate to it so that it becomes meaningful? Maybe Harry Potter, if your son has seen the movie, read the books, etc. And the “rise and fall of Islam” for a 7th grader? Does she understand the concept? What form of research has she brought home with her? Is the teacher going to correct the work? Is it creativity or philosophy? As for the math – I find that sometimes if you give the problem to “Google” – you get an answer. Do you understand how they got the answer? Ah…another problem entirely.

Hope you have the coffee fresh. Judi

Ha ha ha! I do google math problems (don’t tell). Her research is her textbook. I guess they study it in 7th grade in SDUSD. She seems pretty okay with it, sitting here, working hard on drawing what an invasion looks like.

We hate homework, it is the bane of our existence.

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I Love to Do My Homework

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I need to do my homework poem for kids.

The poem "I need to do my homework" is a short english poem written by Kenn Nesbitt is a relatable and humorous take on the struggles of procrastination. It follows the story of a student who wants to do their homework but is easily distracted by other things, such as messages, videos, and games. The poem uses repetition and a light-hearted tone to convey the theme of procrastination and its consequences. It is a reminder of how we can all get sidetracked from our responsibilities and how important it is to stay focused and manage our time effectively. The poem is a great way to introduce the topic of procrastination and its negative effects to students and it can also be a good way to make them reflect on their own behavior.

The Poet, Kenn Nesbitt

I Need To Do My Homework Poem

I need to do my homework.

I really shouldn’t wait.

If I don’t do it right away,

my homework will be late.

But first, I’ll check my messages.

Oh, look, I got a text.

I probably should answer it,

then do my homework next.

My friend says there’s a video.

I simply have to see.

I’ll watch it first,

and do my homework momentarily.

But now I’m feeling hungry, so

I need a snack.

I’ll get myself a bite to eat

and then I’ll come right back.

Hey, I just remembered

there’s a game I want to play.

Just twenty minutes won’t make

that much difference anyway.

I’d better do my homework now

and not procrastinate.

Except, oh no! It’s time for bed…

My homework will be late.

 — Kenn Nesbitt

Theme of the I Need to Do My Homework Poem with Picture

The theme of the poem "I need to do my homework" by Kenn Nesbitt is procrastination and the consequences of putting things off. The poem describes the struggles of a student who wants to do their homework but is easily distracted by other things, such as messages, videos, and games. The poem uses humour and repetition to convey the theme of procrastination and how it leads to the student's late homework. The poem also touches on the theme of distractions and how they can prevent one from completing their responsibilities. The poem is a reminder of the importance of time management and focusing on the task at hand rather than getting sidetracked by other things.

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The Literary Meaning of the Poem

The poem describes the inner thoughts of a student who wants to do their homework but is easily distracted by other things, such as messages, videos, and games. The poem conveys the theme of procrastination and its consequences through repetition and a light-hearted tone. The poem highlights the common distractions that can prevent one from completing their responsibilities and how they can lead to late homework.

The poem also touches on the theme of time management and how it is essential to focus on the task at hand rather than getting sidetracked by other things. The student's inner thoughts, such as "I’ll watch it first, and do my homework momentarily" and "I’ll get myself a bite to eat, and then I’ll come right back", reflect on how we often convince ourselves to put things off and how it becomes a cycle of procrastination.

Overall, the poem is a relatable and humorous take on the struggles of procrastination and its consequences. It serves as a reminder of the importance of time management and staying focused on our responsibilities. The poem is a good way to introduce the topic of procrastination and its negative effects on students and to make them reflect on their behaviour.

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The poem highlights the common distractions that can prevent one from completing their responsibilities and how they can lead to late homework. It also touches on the theme of time management and how it is important to focus on the task at hand rather than getting sidetracked by other things. The poem also shows that procrastination is a common human tendency, and it is important to be aware of it and take action to overcome it.

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1. What common distractions are mentioned in the poem "I need to do my homework"?

Examples of common distractions mentioned in the poem "I need to do my homework" include checking messages, watching videos, playing games, and getting a snack. These distractions are relatable and show how easily we can get sidetracked from our responsibilities.

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The poem "I need to do my homework" is relatable to students as it describes their common procrastination struggles. The poem's relatable and humorous tone makes it an enjoyable way for students to reflect on their own behavior and learn about the negative effects of procrastination.

3. How does the poem "I need to do my homework" convey the theme of time management?

The poem "I need to do my homework" conveys the theme of time management through its emphasis on staying focused on our responsibilities and not getting sidetracked by distractions. The poem serves as a reminder of the importance of managing our time effectively and not wasting it on procrastination.

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Why I didn't do my homework

I didn't do my homework, Because it got battered and fried I don't want my oxygen makers to die Why would you think this is a lie? I used it as a tissue Maybe I left it in my mom's shoe I got hungry so I made it into a stew The wind began to blow and my homework flew Why is this an issue? It got ate I was running late Perhaps it is in another state I'm sure you can relate Ill have it tomorrow, can't you just wait? My hand doesn't have any bones Or maybe it's made of stone Nobody told me the answers over the phone It disappeared into the unknown It's only homework, can't you just leave it alone?

had a teacher whose rule was No homework! You better have an excuse I never heard. You would of had no trouble in his class .        Enjoy the read .

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Chaos ruled OK in the classroom as bravely the teacher walked in the nooligans ignored him his voice was lost in the din ...

School, School, School, A school is not so cool We're here 5 days a week 8 hours a day. ...

Homage to Kenneth Koch If I were doing my Laundry I'd wash my dirty Iran ...

My pants could maybe fall down when I dive off the diving board. My nose could maybe keep growing and never quit. Miss Brearly could ask me to spell words like stomach and special. (Stumick and speshul?) ...

Homework! Oh, Homework! I hate you! You stink! I wish I could wash you away in the sink, if only a bomb ...

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A seated statue of himself he seems. A bronze slowness becomes him. Patently The page he contemplates he doesn't see. ...

I started on my homework but my pen ran out of ink. My hamster ate my homework. My computer's on the blink. ...

They never teach you this at school; they'll try to teach you reading, writing, 'rithmetic in their own instructed ways; ...

Ricky was 'L' but he's home with the flu, Lizzie, our 'O,' had some homework to do, Mitchell, 'E' prob'ly got lost on the way, ...

You "adults", you exasperate me with your evasions and delays. You're going to have to change some of the ways that you behave. ...

is what we called her. The story was that her father had thrown Drano at her which was probably true, given the way she slouched through fifth grade, afraid of the world, recess ...

Now I was hangin' round Nashville writin' songs and playin' 'em for all of the stars Watchin' 'em laugh and hand 'em back livin' on hope and ...

Why do I hate my homework? It is a pest like a brother Or a sister of another It is like a very boring book ...

Ever since I set foot in school for my new academic year It looks like luck has abandoned me My bus came late to pick me up for school So guess who is punished, me! ...

I was then a young boy of ten. Was doing homework, before the afternoon game. The door was closed but the window open, When I nearly finished, came a surprise, sudden. ...

The Homework Machine, Oh, the Homework Machine, Most perfect contraption that's ever been seen. ...

You know that if there was one thing, That you could take from school, It wouldn't be art or math or history, It would be work. ...

It is the fortune of poeple that the shadows of our futures do not lie heavy ...

I am looking for a past I can rely on in order to look to death with equanimity. ...

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Homework homework you are so sweet Homework homework you suck like dead meat Homework homework you take up my time Homework homework id rather buy a dead mime. ...

When I was little, my stepfather and I would be outside, coloring the driveway with chalk or throwing a frisbee and he'd stop and say, "I'm gonna go stir your mama up." He'd go in the house, coming out minutes later with my mom hot on his heels, waving her arms and haranguing his retreating back. She couldn't see the big grin on his face as he approached me, "It's good for her heart, " he'd say, chuckling and resuming whatever we were doing, "We've got to keep her on her toes." He's a master of dolorous mischief. ...

We will never use mobile phone and other screen While in car, family, meal, and homework routine. ...

Fields of wild flowers in summer bloom, turquoise skies and trees of oak and beech which I fought the imagined enemy's from, I was Geronimo fighting off the 7th calvary, flying off arrows in all directions. That afternoon I was a commando in my dugout hole with a midden bin lid to hide in winning World War 2 with my pals George and James, when I got home I had my supper and a bath and I was Michael again with homework to do for Monday morning. Michael Cochrane © ...

Equations, Simultaneous! ! ...

E is for effort Required at school Hardly accepted But gthe scirge of the fool ...

........ Mrs. Blangleberger, ma'am, sir. ...

Hey! Are you waiting forthe holidays If yes, then don't worry as they are very near Here comes are new session, here comes May But, what is this fear which drives you away ...

Miss can miss her class, But she does not miss her home-work. ...

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Oh, Did You Need That Homework? [poetry friday]

• May 7, 2015

One of the highlights of my month was this email I got from Mrs. Angie Rider, a fifth-grade teacher in Minnesota. She said, in part:

Around the March Madness that was taking place in March, my class decided to do a poetry tournament where they would listen to many different forms of poetry as they were learning about each one and decide which poems to move forward on our LARGE classroom brackets. As you can see on the photo that is attached, there were many great poems and poets shared with the students to illustrate couplets, quatrains, cinquains, concrete, acrostic, etc. A couple of your poems from Do Buses Eat Kids and BookSpeak! moved forward several brackets. The final winner was ?Oh, Did You Need That Homework?? The students felt that poetry was one of their favorite writing units this year as they could express themselves in many different ways and use a voice of their choice to share something with other readers. My class wanted to extend a big thank you to you and other poets for inspiring them to enjoy the art of poetry writing and say congratulations for winning our final brackets in our poetry tournament.

How. Awesome. Is. That? And they sent this picture, which I’m sharing with permission.

Really, there’s not much a writer likes to hear more than, “I liked your writing.” Getting an email from a teacher and her kids–that is totally amazing. When you as a teacher share something like this with a writer, you inspire and cheer that person. Thank you so much!

And, here’s the poem, which is from Do Buses Eat Kids? Poems About School (Capstone, 2008).

Here I am reading it, too. I did a short Skype with Mrs. Rider’s class, and I got to read them this poem, which was fun. I haven’t read it in years! And I got to hear a fun poem by one of the students and answer a few writing questions. What a nice connection for me to make. [soundcloud url=“https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/204215607” params=“color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=“100%” height=“166” iframe=“true” /]

Thank you, Mrs. Rider and 5th-graders, for celebrating poetry and for your lovely email, poem, and Skype chat!

And don’t forget to visit Michelle at Today’s Little Ditty for the Poetry Roundup . Enjoy!

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Wow Laura — what a wonderful (and well-deserved) way to finish Poetry month. I adore the poem and I love that there are schools doing such amazing work with poetry.

Exactly, Sally! I get so excited when I hear about/from teachers who really celebrate poetry in the classroom–especially since reading and writing poetry strengthens so many non-poetry literacy skills, too. Thanks:>)

Laura, it is wonderful that the 5th grade class celebrated poetry and brought your poem to the top of the class. After reading it, I can see why they loved your poem so much. It is clever, fresh, and filled with fun.

Thanks, Carol–the school poems for that book were tough for me to write. Out of a set of 10 Capstone poetry books, the school and food ones just about killed me! But the dog poem was fun to write:>)

Laura, One of the best awards of all–a class award by students who love poetry! Congratulations!

Thanks, Linda! That really did make me feel so good:>)

Fabulous, Laura! I’d take a teacher note over a Thinkier trophy any day. 🙂 And I thought “my dog ate my homework” was just an excuse. Silly me.

Me, too! Thanks, Michelle. It was very exciting. And all cliches have to start with the truth, right;>)

Ha! (…or should I say, “WOOF!”)

Exactly–I was wagging my tail in excitement:>)

Congratulations! What a great surprise, and I love the March Madness poetry brackets! I can see why that “homework chomping pup” won the hearts of Mrs. Rider’s fifth graders.

Thanks, Catherine:>)

I love this version of “the dog ate my homework”…which I’ve heard SO many times!

Thanks, Tara! It’s amazing that kids are still trying to use that.

Wonderful poem and great kudos, what fun!

Thanks, Brenda–it was really kind of the teacher to contact me and let me know!

I tried to do my homework Miss really Miss I did I bought myself a brand new pen but struggled with the lid.

I tried to do my homework Miss I wouldn’t tell a lie sadly it was stolen by a pig as he flew by.

I tried to do my homework Miss you know I love to write A goblin came and took my thumb as I slept late last night.

I tried to do my homework Miss but had to take a break I used the time constructively and baked a wedding cake.

I didn’t do my homework Miss I didn’t even try would it help my cause Miss if I started to cry?!

I really liked your homework poem. I hope you don’t mind me sending you this one I wrote.

Heehee, Maria–there’s always an excuse, isn’t there?

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Why I Didn’t Get My Homework Done

I forgot to get my homework done, and my teacher will ask me why.

I could say a wonderful lie, that I was baking an apple pie.

I could tell her that my dog, ate it with a slurp like it was thai.

I could tell her that ugly racoons, came to my house to say hi.

I had to throw those racoons out, without even they saying goodbye.

Oh My ! I guess I will stick to the truth. or I guess I will at least try.

I didn’t get my homework done, because I forgot, that’s why.

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The 100 FUNNIEST Excuses For Not Doing Homework, Courtesy of My Students

Posted on Published: November 19, 2023

By: Author Jane Morris

Students throw out all kinds of excuses for not getting their homework done! From believable excuses to the tried and true classic “ my dog ate it” , teachers hear a lot of excuses every damn day.

It doesn’t help that by now, the behavioral expectations for students have become so loose that students can pretty much say whatever they want without consequence. These days, the excuses are that much more interesting. (And honest.)

Over the course of nearly two decades of teaching, I heard every homework excuse in the book. Better yet, I’ve saved my favorites! And rounded them up here for your viewing pleasure.

So let’s share in the giggles together! I’ve rounded up 100 of the BEST homework excuses I’ve ever heard. The laughs are good for the soul.

And probably your patience too! Some of these you’ve likely heard before. There might not be a lot of foolproof excuses for not doing your homework, but there sure are a lot of fools that come up with some real stinkers!

So for your enjoyment (and definitely not to be actually used in a real-life classroom), here are 100 odd, creative, nonsensical, and hilarious excuses from students for not doing their homework!

100 Funniest Excuses for Not Doing Homework: A Story of Student Shenanigans

If it’s your first day in the teaching profession , you might think homework excuses are few and far between. At the very least, you might think students bother making good excuses.

Well, you’d be wrong on both counts! You will be fed excuse after excuse from students for not having finished their homework, and very few of them will sound believable.

So new teachers, pay attention! Here is some of the ludicrousness you can expect from your class. And it WILL be on the test.

As for all my kindred season educators, sit back and enjoy the ride! Maybe grab a moist towelette…

Cause it’s about to get juicy.

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Homework Excuses That Are Pure Nonsense!

Man, kids say the silliest things to teachers . From being arrested by the FBI to simply having a gross pimple, the excuses for not having done homework often make no sense…

But they are highly entertaining!

• I got this thing where I can’t read.
• I was arrested by the FBI but it was a case of mistaken identity!
• The microwave was erasing all of my work and that’s why it was all turned in blank.
• I swear I did the work but the answers kept falling off my paper!
• My homework ate my dog!
• The elf on the shelf erased it.
• I had a crusty pimple.
• An electrostatic spark tore a hole in the space-time continuum. My paper was transported back through time and was found and published by a random person. Now I have to redo my assignment because it would be plagiarism to hand in my original.
• I care about trees too much to use paper.
• A gang broke into my house and stole the bag it was in.
• The military accidentally blew it up.
• My water bottle spilled in my backpack and it turned my homework into a brick of ice overnight.
• I did all my other homework and at that point, I needed personal time.
• I died in a car crash.
• I don’t care about homework because I don’t care about education.
• I was cooking grilled cheese and it was the last two pieces of bread and I burnt it and then I was really sad and I couldn’t do anything.
• I kept sneezing and picking the wrong answers because of that and I got frustrated so I just stopped doing it.

Excuses, Accidents, and Bathroom Mishaps

Look, we’ve all had a “little accident” . Only the worst teacher in the world would deny a student the facts of life.

But personal issues that maybe should stay personal are a go-to for slackers. Some funny homework excuses concern the crapper, and now we’re going to laugh at them. Take that, slackers!

• I was dealing with the ghost in the bathroom.
• I was taking a phat shit and it took forever.
• I had Taco Bell so I was in the bathroom the whole night.
• I took a crap and it stunk so I had to take a shower but then I had to crap again and then I showered again.
• I was really constipated.
• My mom forgot to buy toilet paper so I had to use my homework.
• I was doing it in my jacuzzi and it fell in.
• I had too many Hot Cheetos and had to ravage my toilet all night.

Mysterious Illnesses and TMI Reasons for Not Doing Homework

Your student’s poop schedule is one bit of TMI you could probably do without. Look, the uncomfortable truth of the teaching profession is that there will be poops, pees, spews, and TOO much information. The funniest homework excuses usually overspecify…

It comes with the territory. So whenever one of these incredibly questionable yet incredibly funny excuses for not doing homework rolls your way, the best thing you can do is jot it down.

So that, one day, you can put it in a blog post on the internet. Guilty!

• I was eating Takis in the car on the way here and I rubbed my eyes and had to pull over.
• My part was really itchy and I needed a shower.
• I dropped it in the toilet after I had gone to the bathroom.
• I was in intensive care having fluid drained from my lungs because I had pneumonia that I got when I was hit by a car.
• I had heart surgery last night (1st grader).

Excuses About Family Issues, Problems, and EMerghencies

We, as teachers bound to our duty, MUST be sensitive to the family issues and home lives of our students…

Unless they’re just making up excuses to get out of doing their homework! A solid fib about family issues is a classic reason students use to skip homework.

Now, will parents ever take responsibility for their kids not doing their homework? No, of course not! Parents will blame teachers. It’s their go-to M.O.

So next time you hear one of these clankers, note it down and feed it back to the parents. That’ll throw a spanner in the wheels of the little turds!

• I had to take my Nana out for cigarettes.
• I had to help my mom put the cucumbers in the fridge.
• I was practicing playing guitar so I could play a song for my mom’s birthday.
• My mom needed help putting cucumbers in the fridge.
• My sister broke my Chromebook screen because I wouldn’t give her a hug.
• My parents had diarrhea.
• My mom didn’t have time to do it.
• My dad said he doesn’t believe in homework so I don’t have to do it.
• My stepmom died again last night (for the 10th time).
• My dad made me watch TV instead.
• My dad ran it over with his truck.
• My mom drank too much beer to help me with it.
• My mom has radiation poisoning from Chernobyl and it messed up my brain.
• My grandma got lost at the mall and it took us hours to find her.
• My stepdad had a hook in his arm.
• My grandmother wouldn’t give me back my textbook which she had taken in retaliation for the theft of her wooden leg.
• My grandma accidentally took it with her to Mexico.
• I did the homework the day you gave it to us, except then my dad sold all of our notebooks.
• My grandpa said the work is stupid and you’re a moron.

Making Excuses About Special Events

“Damn, Miss, I was in Europe over the weekend.”

“Oh, you went for a weekend trip abroad as a 14-year-old? My apologies, allow me to rescind your homework requirements then.”

I honestly don’t know what some students are thinking with these reasons. But the stupidest homework excuses are my favorite. You can just let the kid talk and dig their own hole!

Perhaps, eventually, one of these definitely totally believable excuses will be the final straw for your inevitable nervous breakdown. But until then, just keep quoting them verbatim as teacher comments on their report cards .

Maybe one day someone will actually bother to read those things.

• I was getting married in the Sims and completely lost track of time.
• It was my birthday and I just wanted to get my hair done and get a cake.
• I was planning a funeral for my frog.
• I had to take down Halloween decorations.
• I had to get my nails done for prom.
• It was my bird’s birthday.
• I had to travel to Europe to stop WW3.
• I was at the beach and they didn’t have good WiFi.
• I was packing for the vacation I’ll be on for the next three weeks. Can I have the work I’ll miss?
• I had to brush my hair.

Extremely Honest Reasons to Not Do Homework

Look, sometimes all you really need to do is be honest . Did you not do your homework because you smoked a bowl and got marooned on the sofa with cartoons?

Screw it! Just tell the teacher that. Maybe they’ll give you a pass for your winning smile alone!

Much like all the ridiculous reasons to visit the school nurse , sometimes, the best reasons for not doing your homework require honesty.

What could possi-blye go wrong!

• I have no time management skills. On the bright side, I watched all of season 1 of Stranger Things today!
• I was eating Toaster Strudels.
• My 24-hour ban from Call of Duty ended today and I need to get some rounds in.
• My favorite soccer team lost.
• I was smoking weed with my friends and the next thing I knew it was morning and I had to come to school again.
• It just didn’t fit into my schedule today.
• I’m just, like, really lazy.
• I had better things to do.
• We thought it was Saturday yesterday.
• I don’t need to do homework because NCAA scouts have been coming to see me play and I’m gonna get a scholarship.
• I had to go to church but I’m pretty sure God will understand.

Animal Problems – “My Dog Ate My Homework” and Other Variants

I’m not saying your students are animals (though they certainly behave like animals ).

I AM saying that students will make excuse after excuse for not doing their homework courtesy of their pets. They’re the perfect culprit! Who’s ever going to interrogate your furry friend for cross-examination?

Only the teachers who are crazy enough. ;)

• My dog peed on my laptop and it took a few days to dry.
• My cat ran over the keyboard and deleted the whole thing.
• My dog doesn’t like going to the bathroom alone so I had to watch him and he took forever.
• We had a cow in labor, and it was stuck in the hips of the cow, and I couldn’t get it out myself.
• I was with my new guinea pig and it was really distracting.
• The dog pooped and my baby brother fell in it.
• I accidentally locked my cat with my brother’s cat, and I don’t know if my cat got pregnant, but I think she is because she tried to go under my bed, and she never does that.
• There was a roach on the floor so I couldn’t get down off the bed the whole afternoon.
• My dog had puppies on top of my book bag and it was gross so my dad threw my book bag away.
• My cat threw up on it.
• My duck pooped on it.
• My dad accidentally threw my project away and a raccoon went into the trash can and destroyed it.
• My friend’s cat is having an abortion.
• A donkey ate it.
• The squirrels on the roof were distracting me.
• My dog died three years ago.
• I was doing a photo shoot with my bunny.
• My dog looked sad.
• I was doing my homework outside and a bird grabbed it and flew away.
• I got attacked by a raccoon on the way to school and he only went for the homework and ate it in front of me.
• My pet parrot flew into the fireplace and caught on fire. It then proceeded to fly around the room, and his dad tried to hit it with a frying pan because he was afraid the curtains would go up in flames if the parrot went close to them. With all the drama, I forgot to do my homework.
• My grandmother’s potbelly pig ate my homework.
• I got distracted shopping online for furniture for my turtle.

Funny Homework Excuses and Technical Difficulties

Oh, man – I saw some whoppers of excuses in the remote learning era of COVID-19!

Technical difficulties are the perfect excuse students make to skip out on their homework. They think they’re more tech-savvy than teachers…

Little did they know that a teacher’s BS-meter is far more finely calibrated than their excuses will ever be!

• Google erased my work.
• I don’t have internet access (sent in an email).
• I just kept hitting the submit button over and over and over and it didn’t make a click sound or anything.
• My mom threw my “lab top” out the window and when I went outside to get it, it was gone.
• I accidentally lit my Chromebook on fire
• My dog peed on my Chromebook

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The Final Excuse for Not Doing Your Homework…

Reason #100:

• “But, Miss! You said to do questions 1-10. You didn’t say bring them in!”

Check and mate.

Thus concludes our list of the 100 funniest excuses for not doing their homework, all thanks to the countless students who skipped out on their work.

Stay on guard though. With the rise of AI and homework excuse generators , the excuses only get more advanced!

So stay switched on out there! If it’s not funny excuses for not doing homework, it’s straight-up silly reasons for being absent and everything else under the sun.

Jot them down, collect them, and then (if you’re feeling spicy), post them in the comments down below. Why stop at 100? Gotta catch ’em all!

Stay miserable out there, teacherinos. The excuses and excuses never stop coming! So maybe come up with your own…

“Oh, no, sorry, Lucy. I CAN’T return your confiscated phone. My dog ate it.”

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This beautiful Illustration is by  Peter Hudspith .  Thank you Peter.

Had a nice weekend .

This is one poem of twenty which will be in a new book which is due out soon.  The illustration is special.  It represents my granddaughter Jessica who, aged just six years of age, recited (not read) this poem two days after her 6th birthday, when her teacher said, on Monday morning:

'Had a Nice Weekend?  Has anyone done anything special?  Your children will surely want my new book and I hope they'll recite this poem on Monday morning when you ask this question.  

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Children love funny poems and, when I'm lucky enough to visit them in their classrooms some of them will have chosen a funny poem to perform.  I hope you like them too.  Josie

Adventure of samuel spencer       smile (the ) all at sea  all change all in the name of poetry all those silly people alligators an armadillo bought a pillow are you a master of pasta ask them and you'll see  baldicoot (the)  bananas and poems - a limerick be more friendly, wag your tail be careful what you wish for best punishment for boys (the) better than the rest betty's butty   big bad maggie   big thanks to google bless my soul, it's aunty, bleezer's ice cream brave brave sledderclob cameras never lie can poetry make you sick canine maths can't spell, won't spell   cat is a cat for all that (a) catch that flea cecilia ssssnake certain shopkeeper from norwich (a) chatterbox lucy cheating   chemistry lesson (the) children's questions choice         chop chop  chubby puppy (the) collector of words (the)   cow machine (the)  crocodile came for tea (a) croco-scrumptious dad's ergonomic chair daddy's sneezing habit day of the test (the) dear father christmas decision  has been made (a) dentists dinosaur dinner dispatching your tickle do come for tea, dear do's and don'ts don't be scared don't be shy, don't pick, don't pick don't scream when you first        meet a ghost, don't serve your daddy junk food, dragon woman  dreaming of monsters   easy peasy - but what a squeezy eat a snake in a cake exercise is good for you family resemblances fidgety fred fifty pairs of shoes, please fish and chips again fish that swallowed granny's        teeth (the) flomping wergles floppopotamus (the) fly and flea forgive me, mum friendly lesson (the) f rolicking frog (a) fruit and vegetables         may not be good for you fruit is good for you  fruity kind of love (a) georgie boy and the dragon get some new interests giant's pants (a) giggling gertie god, save me from them all granddad goes to nursery school  granddad's nightmare granddad's toupee granny's parrot   granny sellar's magic salve granny's stew gran's cuckoo clock greedy bookworm (the) green folk of babonga (the) had a nice weekend halfway have you ever considered a  bear hug heaven only knows help   help - i've swallowed a rhyme hen ry the super-sucker h idden interior (a) high flyers his nose on his knee.

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Red Riding Who?

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Rhyming is Contagious

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See-Saw - Oh What a Bore

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Seven Blue Milking Cows

Shall I Compare Thee to a Winter's

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Silly Milly

Sing a Song of Junk Food

Sing Some Songs of Silliness

Sleepy Sue-Ellen  

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Splish, Splash, Splosh

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Strawberry Dear

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Sydney Sleep

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Tea Leaves Tell

Teenage Bedroom (The)

Thanksgiving Day

That Itchy Itch

They Call Me Mr Handsome

Three Cheers for Bangers and Mash

Three Giants 

Toffee's Not Good for You

Trip Denouncer

Tripping the Light Fantastic

Trust a Giant?

Turning Over a New Leaf

Two Mangles and a Miggle 

Unlucky Friday 13th

Very Tasty Vegetable (The)

Wake Up Sleepy Shoes

Wally the Werk

Wasting My Valuable Time

Watching the Money Tree Grow  

We Saw It On the Tele

What Am I Giving Up for Lent?

What Rhymes with Elephants?

What Rhymes with Rhinoceros?

When God Created Adam

     and: God Created Woman Next

When I'm Hungry

When Mummy Wanted Tea in Bed

When the Monster Came to School

When the Wind Changes

Which is the Way to the Station?

Who'd Want to be Famous?

Who's the Best?

Will You Dance a Little Faster

Witch and Chips 

Witch Called Mabel (A)

Woman Who Comes from Sri Lanka

Words in a Cage

You Can't Scare Me

Your Family Tree

Your Five a Day

Your Flying Bed

Yummy Yummy Yummy Yum

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My iPhone Did My Homework

From the book My Dog Likes to Disco

My iPhone did my homework. I simply talked to Siri. I read her all the problems and she answered every query.

I asked her, “What is five times twelve?” She answered, “Allentown.” Her answer seemed suspicious but I shrugged and wrote it down.

I asked her, “Who’s the President or leader of Peru?” She answered, “Forty seven,” so I wrote that one down too.

I asked her ten more questions, and she answered every one. Her answers seemed bizarre but I was glad to have it done.

It seems that Siri’s not too smart, or maybe slightly deaf. I turned my homework in today and got a big, red “F.”

I guess, for homework, Siri’s not the best to call upon. I’ll only let Alexa do my homework from now on.

 — Kenn Nesbitt

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Reading Level: Grade 3 Topics: School Poems , Science and Technology Poems Poetic Techniques: Anthropomorphism & Personification , Hyperbole , Irony Word Count: 136

About This Poem

If you’ve ever talked to an assistant on a mobile device, like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant, you probably know that it doesn’t always understand what you are saying as well as you would like. And, often, when you type on a phone or tablet, the autocorrect feature can make some pretty bizarre mistakes. I was thinking about this the other day and I wondered what would happen if you tried to get Siri to do your homework problems for you. Would she understand your questions and give you correct answers, or would she occasionally make crazy errors? What if every answer was wrong, and yet you wrote them down anyway? That was where the idea for this poem came from. Of course, even though this is an exaggeration that would never happen in real life, I recommend you do your own homework rather than relying on your phone to do it for you, just in case.

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