One of the joys of teaching English is the occasional opportunity to strut your stuff and show your kids just how amazing a writer you actually are.


For our writing prompt for Valentine's Day, I gave a mini lesson on the arts and subtleties of how to write a love letter.


As I am not currently in a relationship, I modeled with the following:

O' how I love thee,

Let me count the ways.

You liven up my salads,

And you brighten up my days.

I love you when you're Cheddar,

I love you when you're Swiss,

And when too poor to find you,

Your savor I do miss.

Please never leave my side

As long as I do live.

Forever and for always

All my love to you I'll give."

I think they finally appreciate just how cool I am now.