Some sentences in the poem describe imaginary sights, sounds and experiences. I Believe Poem Assignment Using the line-by-line guide below, develop an I Believe Poem that represents who you are and what you believe. “Where I’m From” Poem Assignment. Step 4: Edit and Revise (In Class) Revise your poem. This poem is copyrighted and available for viewing here. In class today and tomorrow, you will be writing your own “I Am From” poems. Shelter: Write a poem about a time you were thankful for shelter from a storm. I am (the first line of the poem repeated) EXAMPLE I am polite and kind I wonder about my kids’ future I hear a unicorn’s cry I see Atlantis I want to do it all over again I am polite and kind I pretend I am a princess I feel an angel’s wings I touch a summer’s cloud I worry about violence I cry for my Gram I am … 100. In this assignment we had to create an I am… poem. - a - a æ – æ – – – ÿÿÿÿ pLOcFLÔ ÿÿÿÿ F . – Portray a vivid picture of “where you’re from.”. The photograph I captured was a heart I … My I am… poem is about being able to trust people. Have fun! I am from flowers by the fence (yellow and springy they tasted like crayons).
Then to turn in an assignment, the student simply adds the document to the turn-in folder and it will be available to the teacher. Cafeteria: Create a poem inspired by the people who might be eating lunch in a cafeteria at school or at a hospital. Continue with: I am from _____ and _____. <> �rϸ2�:͍b 7��՛�}�r�Xkq ����B�"o6I����h� U��ca�����.6�5B�#��[׀�Nܔ�!�(M~�ℇ��G��F?b���`q���"�՟b��}��j&+�sW��o��b��t��o c����W�;� M��{�:���np�� wh�dY�@lc8%m���;�YR�p5f�m © Freeology.com I Am Poem I am _____ (Two special characteristics) I wonder _____ (Something you are curious about) All your statements will be from the perspective of a homeless person. The “I AM” Poem is a creative writing assignment that serves three important purposes: (1) It introduces you to some of the basic features of poetry. Professional Poet’s Exemplar. Directions: Complete the poem by following the “I am” Poem Format below. endobj 2 0 obj
Final, typed copies are due by Friday, September 28th. 101. My students will work with a partner to complete this assignment. What better way to get to know your students (and their writing abilities) than with an "I Am" poem writing assignment about themselves? “I Am From….” Or “Where I’m From” is fine. Ms. Driscoll. This acrostic poetry lesson will be a whole group lesson including a PowerPoint presentation. Acrostic Poetry Assignment on a Planet in our Solar System. è è - - - - - ÿÿÿÿ A A A A M A g ª a a a a a æ è è è è è è $ ¶ Ç � - - - a a Û ! You may select any character from the book to do this poem about. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Follow the examples as strictly or as loosely as you wish.– Include the phrase “I am from” or “I’m from” at least five times.– Include images and memories from your childhood.– Portray a vivid picture of “where you’re from.”Another good use for shared folders is for students to create turn-in folders for a teacher. Enjoy! Note: IF the phrase is in bold-faced print, then it must be included in your poem. In class today and tomorrow, you will be writing your own “I Am From” poems. It does not have to rhyme. POETRY ASSIGNMENT #1: “I AM” This is an 18-line, 3 stanza poem that you will write about yourself for inclusion in the Mosaic of Cultures exhibit. The “I Am” poem expresses the way you feel, what you hope, think, dream, enjoy and so on. – – – Follow the examples as strictly or as loosely as you wish. A poem by George Ella Lyon is called "Where I’m From."
The lines in each poem begin the same way: I am, I wonder, I feel, I hear and so forth. Each “I Am” poem contains specific elements in common.
Dusty Musical Instruments: Base your poem around the plight of a musician who hasn’t picked up the guitar or touched a piano in years. - a - a æ – æ – – – ÿÿÿÿ pLOcFLÔ ÿÿÿÿ F . x��Y[k�8~�� �dF�$˖���,�l`6�0i��d��!�~�9�e���L,���lْ���\�eo�99���w���'���"� �B��e�7/$����7�n�x�\n�]-&%L�\�Dj�'�k��60��9����5�L3��\��::e�*�~��h�]�+_���J���n�nw�tt��]�ڛ8u�;�}����c�x�1D�s�w�}�i�� 99. If the information is in parenthesis, you should ADD your own words to the phrase. Some sentences in the poem describe imaginary sights, sounds and experiences. Subjects: Begin by describing two beliefs – special beliefs, important beliefs, personal beliefs. This preview shows page 1 - 2 out of 2 pages.
Give thought to your WORD CHOICES and use a thesaurus to refine your ideas. End the poem with an explanation of where you keep any symbols, items, boxes or pictures that may represent some or most of the topics you included in your poem… You may Avoid the obvious and ordinary, such as “I believe in love and friendship.” There – Ò 7 0 g – W t " W – W - – stream