June Poem: Poetry Memorization Made Easy for Tweens
In this one-time class, students will memorize part of the poem "Mr. Nobody" by anonymous.
Veronica Copenhaver
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(117)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this class your student will memorize part of the poem "Mr. Nobody" by anonymous. This is a funny poem all students enjoy because we've all had that answer when something is broken at home. Classes will be lively and engaging with tips and tricks for memorizing the poem, but also these tips and tricks can easily be incorporated into other passages students want to memorize. Reviewing is an important key to memorizing so students will also be given tips and tricks on how to seamlessly incorporate reviewing into their daily schedule. Students will be given a chance to recite the poem during class and encouraged to recite it outside of class to a friend or family member. We will spend a brief amount of time talking about the author and the basic meaning of the poem.
Learning Goals
Students will memorize a part of the poem "Mr. Nobody" by anonymous.
Students will be encouraged to recite the poem aloud in class.
Students will be encouraged to recite the poem to someone outside of class.
Students will learn tips and tricks to aid in memorizing.
Students will learn tips and tricks to aid in reviewing memorized passages.
Students will enjoy learning the poem.
Students will be introduced to the author of the poem.
Students will be able to explain in one or two sentences the meaning of the poem.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Mr. Nobody
BY ANONYMOUS
I know a funny little man,
As quiet as a mouse,
Who does the mischief that is done
In everybody’s house!
There’s no one ever sees his face,
And yet we all agree
That every plate we break was cracked
By Mr. Nobody.
’Tis he who always tears out books,
Who leaves the door ajar,
He pulls the buttons from our shirts,
And scatters pins afar;
That squeaking door will always squeak,
For prithee, don’t you see,
We leave the oiling to be done
By Mr. Nobody.
He puts damp wood upon the fire
That kettles cannot boil;
His are the feet that bring in mud,
And all the carpets soil.
The papers always are mislaid;
Who had them last, but he?
There’s no one tosses them about
But Mr. Nobody.
The finger marks upon the door
By none of us are made;
We never leave the blinds unclosed,
To let the curtains fade.
The ink we never spill; the boots
That lying round you see
Are not our boots,—they all belong
To Mr. Nobody.
Joined November, 2021
5.0
117reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi! I'm teacher Veronica. I've been teaching for over 20 years. I’ve taught in both brick-and-mortar classrooms as well as online. I’ve been homeschooling my children since they were in kindergarten. I LOVE to memorize. I started memorizing large passages in 2010 and it's become an addiction with me. I'm offering classes that teach students how to memorize using classic poems. Not only does your child walk away with a poem memorized but more importantly he/she is learning a life-long skill of how to memorize and retain the passage. I'm also enjoying creating classes on problem solving. In these classes, students enjoy solving a mystery, but more importantly I'm teaching them how to think critically and ask questions. I'm laying a foundation of what problem solving looks like and how it can be used in our every day lives. My husband and I lived in Alaska for 18 years with our three children. We now reside in Michigan with our kids, one cat and one dog. One of my favorite things to do is walk around our neighborhood with my husband and enjoy the beauty. In Alaska we even walked when it was -30 degrees.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-6 learners per class
