Poetic Unity

Idea: It might be about how the teacher doesn't care about her students. Why? Because the teacher has too many students to care about maybe she was having a bad day because her solutions are effortless maybe she is just a bad teacher she is tired and old maybe she is trying to teach them how to be independent maybe she has special way of teaching maybe she likes to make jokes. Motive: School motives Composition: 6 stanzas, quatrains Lyrical subject: two lyrical subjects, dialogue between teacher and student quote „do whatever you can, don't ask me* Rhythm: rhyming verse, melodical humor - go sit in the sink Irony: swallow (rubber) Stylistic means of expressions Anaphora: please, this boy Alliteration: repetition of consonants (d, g- harsh letters) Derek Drew - bully Vocatives: dear, my love, my lamb, my flower The poem we had read has a key of motivation and success. However, it lacks understanding. It is not clear whether the teacher is trying to help, or is it j...

Allan Ahlberg is a British author of children's books. He was born on June 5, 1938, in Croydon, England. Ahlberg is best known for writing picture books, often in collaboration with his late wife, Janet Ahlberg. Together, they created beloved works such as "Each Peach Pear Plum," "Peepo!," and "The Jolly Postman." Ahlberg's books are known for their humor, engaging storytelling, and distinctive illustrations. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. Ahlberg's poems are funny and easy to understand. They show us what it's like to be a student and talk to our teacher. The book has colorful pictures that make the poems even more fun to read.  "Please Mrs. Butler" is a special book that both kids and grown-ups enjoy. It helps us imagine what it feels like to be in school and makes us laugh at the same time. Teachers use this book in many schools because it helps kids love poetry and understand what ...

 Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg 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, my love.  Do what you think is 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. References: https://childrens.poetryarchive.org/poem/please-mrs-butler/

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