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Saturday, March 9, 2013

KNOCK! KNOCK!


Some days I’m like Old Mother Hubbard going to her cupboard to get you something new.  (I’ve actually got company coming this weekend and I’m going to be busy playing tour guide.  That’s why I wanted to prepare this blog ahead of time.)  Anyway, I decided to “revisit” some of the poems that my daughter Holly wrote several years ago.  Wouldn’t this poem make a great class book for children to illustrate?

Knock! Knock!
By Dr. Holly

Knock! Knock! Who can it be?
Little mousie, squeak! squeak! squeak!

Knock! Knock! Who’s at the door?
Boom! boom! boom! It’s a dinosaur!

Knock! Knock! Who is that?
It’s a drummer—rat-a-tat-tat!

Knock! Knock! Guess who?
Baby crying—boo-hoo-hoo!

Knock! Knock! Who’s there?
Grrr! Grrr! It’s a grizzly bear!

Knock! Knock! Who can it be?
It’s a cowboy—How-dy!

Knock! Knock! Who’s there?
Granny in her underwear! (or rocking chair if it’s less scandalous)

Knock! Knock! Who’s at the door?
Big strong lion—roar! roar!

Knock! Knock! Guess who?
Opera singer—la da de do!

Knock! Knock! Who is that?
Purr, purr, my big fat cat!

Knock! Knock! Who can it be?
A librarian—shhh! Quiet please!

Knock! Knock! Guess who?
Mr. Robot—Hello. How are you.
Wouldn't this make a cool class book?
Note!  Knock!  Knock! jokes are perfect for reinforcing language standards.  I downloaded a free app with Knock! Knock! jokes several years ago for K.J. that we all got a kick out of.  It would make an engaging transition activity in your classroom.