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My Teacher Ate My Homework

From the book Revenge of the Lunch Ladies

My teacher ate my homework, which I thought was rather odd. He sniffed at it and smiled with an approving sort of nod.

He took a little nibble — it’s unusual, but true — then had a somewhat larger bite and gave a thoughtful chew.

I think he must have liked it, for he really went to town. He gobbled it with gusto and he wolfed the whole thing down.

He licked off all his fingers, gave a burp and said, “You pass.” I guess that’s how they grade you when you’re in a cooking class.

 — Kenn Nesbitt

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Reading Level: Grade 4 Topics: Food Poems , School Poems Poetic Techniques: Imagery , Irony , Narrative Poems , Onomatopoeia Word Count: 101

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Unleash the Fun: My Dog Ate My Homework Poems

Welcome to 1LovePoems, where we take the classic excuse “my dog ate my homework” to the next level with a collection of hilarious and charming poems. Whether you’re looking for a silly rhyme to lighten the mood or a heartfelt verse to express your love for your furry friend, we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this range of poems about our four-legged homework helpers. Who knows, you may even find some inspiration for your next excuse!

Short Poems

1. “The Excuse” My dog ate my homework, I swear that it’s true, He gobbled it up, Before I even knew.

2. “The Apology” Dear Teacher, I’m sorry, My dog was to blame, He chewed up my homework, It’s my fault, I’m ashamed.

3. “The Confession” I’ll tell you the truth, My dog didn’t eat, I procrastinated, And now I’m a cheat.

4. “The Resolution” No more excuses, I’ll do it on time, Homework complete, And no more canine crime.

Medium Poems

1. “Excuses, Excuses”

My dog ate my homework, oh what a cliché, But when I walked in my room, I knew it was true all the way. The papers were scattered, a mess on the floor, My dog looked up, guilty as ever before.

I searched for a reason, an excuse that would stick, But I knew deep inside, I had only one trick. So I hung my head, and as tears filled my eyes, I said to my teacher, “I’m sorry, please don’t penalize.”

2. “Man’s Best Friend”

My dog ate my homework, I know it sounds absurd, But it’s true, I swear it, every single word. He’s my best friend, always by my side, But in that moment, he couldn’t resist his canine pride.

I begged and pleaded, to no avail, My homework was gone, beyond the pale. But as I looked at my dog, with his wagging tail, I realized it wasn’t his fault, he couldn’t help but prevail.

3. “The Last Straw”

My dog ate my homework, again and again, I couldn’t take it, I was driven insane. So I made a plan, to end this silly game, And prevent my dog from taking the blame.

I kept my homework far from his reach, And finally, he couldn’t quite breach. So now, when I hand in my work, I can finally breathe, without a quirk.

The Great Excuse

I’ll tell you a tale that’s hard to swallow, About a dog who ate my homework, oh so hollow. It may seem like an old cliche, But it really happened to me, I’m here today to say.

It was late at night, and I was feeling quite weary, I had a project due, and was feeling quite dreary, I had spent all night on the assignment at hand, But then I realized, I didn’t have a plan.

I knew I couldn’t make the midnight deadline, So, I decided to lie and say that I was just fine, I told my teacher a dog ate my paper, It sounded like a fib, it made them taper.

The teacher just rolled their eyes and said, You’d better have that homework done by next week or you’ll be dead. I was dumbfounded and didn’t know what to do, But then I thought of a plan, which I would pursue.

I went home and searched for the perfect pooch, It had to be a breed with a guilty rooch, I found the perfect one that very night, I named him “Homework,” and thought I was quite bright.

The next day, I walked into class with a grin, I had my homework in my hand, as I strolled in, My teacher couldn’t believe what they had seen, Homework wasn’t due for another week, it was just obscene.

But then the teacher noticed the bite marks and tears, The paper was in a million pieces, it brought tears, They looked at me and said, “This is ridiculous, it’s not your fault”, But I didn’t feel bad, I knew I had found the perfect vault.

As time went on, I’d always blame my pup, For eating my work, it became my go-to backup, I never got caught, not even once, My excuse was so believable, it was full of fun.

So, if you ever need an excuse to skip your homework, Just tell them your dog ate it, you’ll twist their mind cork, But be warned, it may become a bad habit, Your dog might become famous, and people might grab it.

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My Teacher Ate My Homework- Class 8 English All Exercise [New Course]

• May 30, 2023

My Teacher Ate my Homework

A. write the rhyming words for these words from the poem. add one of your own words to each of them..

odd: nod, plod

true: blue, clue

town: frown, crown

pass: glass, mass

B. Find their meanings and use them in your own sentences.

nibble – to take small bites or gentle bites

Sentence: The mouse nibbled on the cheese, savoring each morsel.

bite – to take a firm or strong bite

Sentence: The dog bit into the bone with excitement.

chew – to crush and grind food with the teeth

Sentence: She took her time to chew the steak thoroughly before swallowing.

gobble – to eat quickly and greedily

Sentence: The children gobbled up their ice cream before it melted.

wolfed – to eat voraciously and quickly, like a wolf

Sentence: After skipping lunch, he wolfed down his dinner in record time.

lick – to pass the tongue over something

Sentence: The cat licked its paws clean after finishing its meal.

C. Complete the following text with the suitable words/ phrases given below.

[his fingers, cooking class, approved, tasted, strange]

The speaker found it  strange  when he saw his teacher eating the homework. First, he sniffed and then smiled to show the  approval  of what the speaker had done. Then, he  tested  the homework bit by bit. The speaker guessed that the teacher had liked his task. The teacher even licked  his fingers  and finally said that the speaker had passed. This made the speaker guess the way the teachers grade the  cooking class.

D. Write a short poem about your favourite subject and recite it in the class.

A wonderful river.

The river flows, a winding path,

Through mountains, valleys, and plains.

It brings life to all it touches,

And brings joy to all who remain.

The river is a source of beauty,

A source of peace, and a source of strength.

It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times,

There is always hope for a better future.

A. Match the statements with their questions.

a. My father is washing the car.- iv. What is your father doing?

b. Ali doesn’t want to help you.- v. Who doesn’t want to help?

c. Yes, she sings English songs.- vi. Does she sing English songs?

d. Yes, they have a hotel in India.- i. Do they have a hotel in India?

e. Madan will buy a computer next year.- iii. When will Madan buy a computer?

f. We can go to the cinema tomorrow.- vii. When can we go to the cinema?

g. Yes, I had my computer repaired.- ii. Did you have your comuter repaired?

B. Change the given statements into questions. Use the words in brackets to start the questions.

a. Pravu is in class eight. (Who)

Who is in class eight?

b. The dog is chasing a cat. (What)

What is the dog chasing?

c. They were practising English yesterday. (Were)

Were they practising English yesterday?

d. He went to the market to buy some vegetables. (Why)

Why did he go to the market?

e. I came to see you yesterday. (When)

When did you come to see me?

f. Anuska bought a new computer. (Did)

Did Anuska buy a new computer?

g. William saw a snake under the tree. (Where)

Where did William see a snake?

h. They will have to do the work. (Will)

Will they have to do the work?

i. We paid in cash. (How)

How did you pay?

j. She has a beautiful painting. (Does)

Does she have a beautiful painting?

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