No Breathing In Class - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The transcript humorously describes a strict teacher who forbids breathing during lessons. Students struggle to survive the class, with many 'keeling over' due to the lack of air. The narrator shares a clever tactic of sneaking breaths under the desk lid to avoid punishment. The story highlights the absurdity of the situation and the lengths students go to avoid the 'school prison' for making noise.

What was the teacher's rule during lessons?

• No breathing

• No talking

• No writing

• No standing

How many students were left by the end of the week?

• 10

• 20

• 5

• 15

What did the narrator do to survive the strict classroom environment?

• Asked for permission to breathe

• Sat near the window

• Snuck breaths under the desk lid

• Pretended to faint

What was the consequence of making noise with the desk lid?

• Extra homework

• Cleaning duty

• Detention

• Sent to school prison

How did the narrator ensure the desk lid made no noise?

• Held it with a thumb

• Asked a friend for help

• Used a rubber band

• Used a cloth