Opening Day 2019

in which I present classroom philosophy and encourage all the mistakes as opportunities and provide a clue to the first puzzle of the year...

Greetings and salutations!
Welcome to a brand new year.
You may have mixed feelings,
But I’m really glad you’re here.

English 7 is a sandbox,
Mr. Wilson is my name.
We’ll treat our classmates with respect
And learning quite the same.

Let’s dive into the deep end
Unafraid of getting wetter,
And let’s make errors and mistakes
In pursuit of getting better.

Let’s take chances, accept the stakes,
And risk an infrequent zero.
If we keep our eyes Endgame-bound,
We all emerge in May the hero.

Along the way we’ll read good books,
Study stories, words, and grammar,
And polish up our writing until
It shines with proper glamour.

Some of this work will come easy;
Existing skill may smooth some nights,
But it’s the days that seem a struggle
That help you reach new heights.

Let’s PLAY and laugh and stretch and grow,
With full heart and clear head.
Here’s a puzzle to kick things off;
Find the syllabus and get it read.

© Mr. Wilson, 2019