Individual Poem Form Your Name: Alisha Reid

Title of the Poem: Hurk Poets Name: Shel Silverstein

Title of book the poem is from: A Light in the Attic Page number: 50

1. Write the poem exactly as it appears. Follow the format for line and spacing.

Id rather play tennis than go to the dentist.

Id rather play soccer than go to the doctor.
Id rather play Hurk than go to work.
Hurk? Hurk? Whats Hurk?
I dont know but it must be better than work.

2. Explain how children will relate to the poem. Give 3 examples

1. Children can relate to not wanting to do something. Playing is always more fun than
work.

2. Children can relate to humor. Making up a word and saying it is better than work is
funny.

3. Children can relate to rhyme because it is fun, more fun than work!

3 Rate the poems effectiveness with children? What will they like, 1 2 3
notice, enjoy? (3 high 1 low) 3
Explain the rating:

Children will enjoy this poem because it is relatable, funny, and has rhythm.