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Another great idea shared by Diana at One Literacy Coach: Don't Poems

Today, I'm dedicating my don't poem to my students.





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Don't
Don't have a good fit book?

Don't forget to think when you read.

Don't keep reading if it doesn't make sense.


Don't forget you are a very important person with a capital I.

Don't forget ending punctuation.

Don't you want to reread and check your work?



Don't let me forget that I'm a learner too.

Don't stop making me laugh every day.

Don't you know that you can do this?



And don't ever, ever forget . . .

YOU are why I love being your teacher.


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  1. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Wow that sounds like my daily conversations! I like this one. I hope I DON'T forget to try it with my kiddos! Thanks for always inspiring.

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  2. LynnMay 6, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Hmmm..I think you have again inspired me! I too will may be writing a "Don't" poem....

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  3. esssMay 20, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    You inspire me on regular basis...Nice blog..
    Essay Writing

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