Who wrote the poem “Hug O’ War”?
Shel Silverstein
What does the poet like — hugs or fights?
Hugs
What do the children do in the poem?
They hug, giggle, and smile.
How do the children feel in the poem?
Happy and loving
What does the poet want people to stop doing?
Fighting and arguing
What is the meaning of the word “hug”?
To hold someone with love
What kind of world does the poet dream of?
A peaceful and happy world
Is the poem about peace or war?
Peace
What is the name of the game mentioned in the poem?
Tug o’ war
What game does the poet want to play instead?
Hug o’ war
What kind of game would you like to play — “hug o’ war” or “tug o’ war”? Why?
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