This Is Just to Say

The story revolves around a sixth-grade class inspired by their teacher, Mrs. Merz, to write poems of apology. Their initial task evolves into a collaborative project where they compile their poems into a book. The unique twist comes when the recipients of their apologies respond with poems of their own, fostering a creative dialogue and deeper connections among the students and their subjects of apology. This exploration of creativity and relationships highlights the power of words and the importance of acknowledging one's mistakes.