I'm Hype

I wanted to share a poem I wrote for my kids. I showed them the poem in class and I think I will use it in the future with my teaching.

I’m Hype:
Yeah, I get Hype
I get Hype when you speak out of turn
When you lay your head on your desk
Do you really think you can sleep in class?
I get Hype when you don’t do your homework
When you are violent to others
Or when you aren’t nice to yourself
I definitely get Hype when you don’t come to school
Or when you always come late and chew that gum
Without a doubt, give up and I get really Hype!

I also get Hype for other reasons
I love to get Hype when you never give up!
I love to get Hype when you work hard
When you use polite language and respect others
Or when you decide to be responsible
I love to get Hype when you study hard
When you get good grades
When you help others, even those you call “Spanish speakers”
I really get Hype when you are the same elsewhere in the building
I love to get Hype when you self-evaluate
When you think about college
When you love your culture
When you love the culture of others
I love to get Hype when you don’t let others bring you down
When you aren’t a “hater” and support others
When you read, think, and struggle hard for your success

I get Hype because it’s my job
I get Hype because I love you
I get Hype because I care about your future

You decide how I get Hype about you!