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 regarding breathing during lessons?

What happened to the weaker students in the class?

How did the students cope with the strict breathing rule?

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

Describe the method the narrator used to avoid making noise with the desk lid.