Let Me out of the Classroom
(sing to the tune of "Take Me out to the Ballgame")
From the book Revenge of the Lunch Ladies
Let me out of the classroom.
Let me out of the school.
I’m not so good at geography.
I would rather be watching T.V.
It’s still twenty minutes till recess.
Lunch is hours away.
Won’t you please, please, please get me out
of the class today?
Someone’s here with a note now.
Teacher’s calling my name.
He says my mother is right outside.
I should go and she’ll give me a ride
to my yearly dentist appointment.
I forgot it’s today!
Teacher please, please, please help me out.
Won’t you let me stay?
— Kenn Nesbitt
Copyright © 2007. All Rights Reserved.
Reading Level: Grade 1
Topics: School Poems, Super Silly Songs
Poetic Techniques: Lyric & Dramatic Poems
Word Count: 100
From the book Revenge of the Lunch Ladies
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