BIO-POEM Assignment



Getting to Know You Project! 7th Grade ELA

For the Getting to Know You Project, you have two choices: a bio-poem or a six-word memoir. Both projects with also include a creative, visual part.

Choice #1: BIO-POEM Assignment

A bio-poem is a poem that gives specific information about a person. Be honest! Be sincere! Use this opportunity to tell me about you! Please see my example below to help give you some ideas.

The provided graphic organizer is here to help you make your rough draft. Please do not turn in your final draft on this paper. Your final draft should be written neatly along with a visual presentation to accompany it.

Thank you!!

Requirements:

1. Your bio-poem must be complete with all 11 lines, thoughtfully completed.

2. You must have a poster with images to accentuate your bio-poem. The poster should reflect who you are as a person and/or reflect the main ideas in the bio-poem. It can include drawings, photographs, a collage, etc.

3. You will present your poster and bio-poem to your classmates.

Grading:

• Bio-poem (15 points)

o Is it creative/unique/honest/thoughtful?

o Does it make sense?

o Are all words spelled correctly?

o Does it include all 11 lines?

• Poster/collage (5 points)

o Is it creative/unique?

o Does it seem to reflect you as a person and/or the idea(s) presented in the bio-poem?

o Is it neat and clean?

• Presentation (5 points)

o Do you clearly explain each item?

o Do you take notes on other classmates’ presentations?

TOTAL: 25 points

Due Date: Monday, August 29, 2016

Example Bio-poem:

Tiffany

Intelligent, passionate, strong, creative

A sister to many—by blood and emotion

Lover of nature, community involvement, and music

Who feels joy, love, and the weight of the world’s problems

Who needs knowledge, freedom, and support

Who gives respect, love, and compassion

Who fears pain, apathy, and ignorance

Who would like to see peace, the world, and her long-lost friends

Who lives in her very own beautiful home

Emhoff

Bio-Poem

(Your first name)

Is

(Four adjectives that describe you)

Sibling of

(or Son or Daughter of)

Lover of

(Three people or things you love)

Who feels

(Three feelings you have and possibly when they are felt)

Who needs

(Three things you need to be happy, feel safe, etc.)

Who gives

(Three things/emotions/qualities you give)

Who fears

(Three fears you have)

Who would like to see

(Three things/places you would like to see)

Who lives

(The town or a brief description of where you live)

(Your last name)

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