Where the Sidewalk Ends
2:22 PM
This book is a collection of poems and drawings created by Shel Silverstein. The poems differ from one another and can be very amusing to read. One poem is called "The Acrobats" which is a silly poem about an acrobat hanging onto a trapeze with his nose, hoping that he won't sneeze. There is a rhyme in every poem. Some poem titles include: "Captain Hook", "Hug O' War", "Hector the Collector" and "Invisible Boy".
Opinion/Critique
I can't not like these poems because I think Shel Silverstein is so amazing and creative. His poems are so amusing to read. I also love how they rhyme because it makes the poems fun to read aloud. Furthermore, I liked his illustrations and they added to the humor of his poems.
Classroom application
A great book to introduce poetry. I also think it would be a fun idea to read one poem everyday or twice a week to the students. It could be a great way to start or end the school day. Also, the poems could encourage students to be creative and imaginative.  |
| Silverstein, S. (2004). Where the sidewalk ends: The poems & drawings of Shel Silverstein. New York: HarperCollins. |
Genre: Poetry and Verse
Published in: 1974
Grade level: 1-3
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