Bob Greenberg - 'Sick' by Shel Silverstein

Bob Greenberg - 'Sick' by Shel Silverstein

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Social Studies, Health Sciences, Biology

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The teacher uses Robert Pinsky's favorite poem project as a model for National Poetry Month. Each student, including the teacher, selects a favorite poem, prints it out, and the class guesses who chose which poem. The teacher picks 'Sick' by Shel Silverstein and reads it aloud, highlighting its humorous take on a child's exaggerated excuses to avoid school.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about their physical condition?

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How does the poem conclude?

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