I Hypnotized the Teacher

This Fill-in-the-Blanks worksheet features a whimsical poem titled “I Hypnotized the Teacher” from the book The Elephant Repairman, which imagines the comical consequences of a student hypnotizing their instructor. Students are challenged to complete the poem by filling in blank spaces with words from a provided list. This activity enhances vocabulary, promotes reading comprehension, and encourages understanding of context and rhyme schemes. The humorous classroom scenario makes it particularly engaging for grades 3-5, while also subtly exploring themes of power dynamics and unintended consequences.

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Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Worksheet Type: Fill-in-the-Blanks

 

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