About the Poem

A pupil who is 'too clever by half' scores a glorious victory over the headmaster.

Style

Funny rhyming poem

Length

4 lines

Key Stage

KS1, KS2, KS3

Author

Paul Curtis

If You Ask A Stupid Question

Joshua was caught talking to a friend during assembly
“What do you call a person” asked the headmaster
“Who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?”
Joshua thought and to great applause he said “A teacher.”