I know that we will not talk about children's poetry until 2 weeks from now, but after leaving class I was trying to think of some children's poems that I know. The first thing that came to my mind was the poem "Sick" by Shel Silverstein from his book Where the Sidewalk Ends. I don't know if anybody else remembers this poem from when they were younger, but this was my favorite. In fact, in 4th grade we had to recite a poem in front of the class and we would get extra credit if we memorized it. I remember reciting that poem hundreds or times a day and I would act in out in front of my family also. When I looked it up on the Internet there were parts that I didn't even need to look at the page I could still remember it! But I will try and see if my parents still have this book of poems and bring it to class next time, because there are many great poems in the book. Just thought I would share my memory will all of you guys!!
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I remember Where the Sidewalk Ends being a favorite book of mine as well. And, I definitely remember the poem "Sick;" it was one of my favorites in the book! I think that I may have used a poem from that book for a school assignment too, but I for sure remember reading it out loud with my parents all the time. After reading the Apol and Harris article, it really made me realize how much I used to love reading poems and how I never read poetry any more. I think the point in the article about how poetry has more impact when it is heard and recited, not just read silently is really true. And, the fact that as we get older and do not read out loud or get read to as often causes poetry to have less of an impact on us. I am almost positive that I still have Where the Sidewalk Ends somewhere at home and I will try to find it before our next class so I can bring it in. Hopefully we will also get a chance to recite or listen to some poetry to pique our interest in poems once again. Also, does anyone have any suggestions of good poetry to read as an adult?
I also remember the book Where the Sidewalk Ends. His collection of books were my favorite when I was little as well. When I read the title "Sick" I remember reading and hearing it in school but could not remember the words. So, I googled it and found it on-line, started to read it and the words sort of just came back to me. Good memories!
I most definitely remember this poem. My mom enrolled me in an arts summer camp when I was in elementary school and I remember that part of our final project at the end of the summer was to do a skit. I memorized "Sick" and got dressed up and performed a skit and performed it in front of an entire room of parents. I just looked back at the poem and after reminding myself of the first line, the entire poem came back to me (I actually called my roommate in here to recite it to her). I think it is amazing how kids, including myself, could so easily pick up on stories and poems and basically memorize their favorites. Before I was 4 I had a handful of "Mother Goose" poems memorized as well.
I participated in a summer book club going into fourth grade and I remember the book Where the Sidewalk Ends. I remember the poem sick, along with For Sale and Hat. I found all of these poems very entertaining and interesting, although I found some of them hard to understand at the time!
Where the Sidewalk Ends was my FAVORITE poetry book! I used to play school when I was little and read these poems to my sisters. I haven't looked at that book in a long time. I really hope my parents did sell it like all my other childhood books. Only if they knew I was going to be a teacher..someone should definitely bring this book to class and read a few poem from it. I think everyone in the class would love it!
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