Where the Sidewalk Ends

"The beloved children's writer, Shel Silverstein is well known for his three books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends was first published in 1974. The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later in 1981. The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996."

What words signal the author's organizational pattern?

• "The Sidewalk's End", "Falling Up"

• Beloved

• First, Second

• Shel Silverstein

"The beloved children's writer, Shel Silverstein is well known for his three books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends was first published in 1974. The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later in 1981. The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996."

What is the text structure?

• Description

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

"The beloved children's writer, Shel Silverstein is well-known for his 3 books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends, was first published in 1974. The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later in 1981. The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996."

What is the text structure?

• Cause/Effect

• Sequence

• Problem/Solution

• Chronological

Which statement is a fact?

• Shel Silverstein is a good poet.

• Shel Silverstein wrote and illustrated a book of poems called, where the Sidewalk Ends.

• All children love poems written by Shel Silverstein.

What is the main theme of the poem 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'?

• A) The journey of life

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The innocence of childhood

• D) The complexity of adulthood

In 'Where the Sidewalk Ends', what literary device is predominantly used by Shel Silverstein?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Joyful

• C) Nostalgic

• D) Mysterious

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'?

• A) ABAB

• B) AABB

• C) ABCB

• D) ABBA

In the poem 'Where the Sidewalk Ends', what does the 'sidewalk' symbolize?

• A) The end of a journey

• B) The beginning of adulthood

• C) The limits of imagination

• D) The boundary between reality and fantasy

Which word best describes the imagery used in 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'?

• A) Vivid

• B) Sparse

• C) Abstract

• D) Literal