Most of the allusions in the Silverstein poem refer to literature that would
be familar to those steeped in Western culture. Does making sure that your
students are familiar with these staples of the English language mean that
we value this body of literature over those from divers cultures?
Picture Puzzle Piece
by Shel Silverstein
One picture puzzle piece
Lyin' on the sidewalk,
One picture puzzle piece
Soakin' in the rain.
It might be a button of blue
On the coat of the woman
Who lived in a sho
