Self-Portrait Project
Mr. Johansen’s Junior Class
Self-Portrait Project
Instructions: Use the following format to structure your project. Speak to family members and friends to help with the various times and events in your life that you may have trouble recalling. The content of your report should be at least fifteen typed pages (double spaced and12 font) and based on YOUR life. Projects can be emailed to me at kenneth.johansen@belleville.k12.nj.us If you need any assistance, please ask.
Develop a cover sheet, which must include the following information. You are encouraged to be as creative/artistic as possible with the cover. Follow each section and provide as much information as possible. You must develop a table of contents and give a unique title to each of the ten sections.
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Self Portrait Title:
All About Me: Then, Now, And To BE
Name: _____________________________
Period___________ Date______________
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Section one: Family Tree
Create a family tree. Try to go back as far as you can. You can easily find a template for a family tree online. Be creative!
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Section two: Introduction
My name is _______________. I am ____ years of age and was born at _____ am/pm on _______ (Day, Month, and Year). My nationality is ______________ with my father’s family from the city of ___ (City & Country) ______ and my mother’s family from the city of________ (City and Country). I received my name from________ (Person, Place, or Thing). My first name means ______________. My middle name means_________. My last name means________. My mother’s maiden name is __________. The names and ages of my sibling(s) is/are___________________. What is your sibling order and what does it mean to you (Advantages\ Disadvantages)?
(You may also discuss your religion, birthstone, zodiac sign, or any other important personal and family information.)
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Section Three: Then
As a very young child, I was………. (Then)
Discuss your emotions, likes\dislikes, happy and sad moments, favorite holidays, memories, fears, activities, friends, pets, your house, school, relocating, etc…
As a young adolescent, I was………. (Then)
Discuss the same aspects while including other topics such as conflicts, social interests and any other changes that took place in you life. Who was you role model, and why?
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Section Four:
Today, as a young adult I am………….. (Now)
Discuss yourself as you are today. How would you describe yourself emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually? What have you accomplished or achieved so far in life? Do not be Modest!
Section Five: To Be
What are your plans and goals? How do you see yourself in five years from now? How do you see yourself in ten years from now?
Section Six Q&A:
Answer the following questions. Make sure your answers are well thought out and realistic. Be as specific as possible.
1. If you were given Ten million dollars, what would you do with the money and why?
2. If you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do in the time you have left and why?
3. If you could ask one person one question who would it be, what would you ask, and why?
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Section Seven:
• Regrets (Things did\did not do)
• Prized possession (What/Why/Who would you give it to)
• Favorite and worst memory
• Personal art work
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Section Eight:
1. Baby picture
2. Youth picture
3. Young adolescent picture
4. Current picture
5. A picture that is symbolic of who you are (BE CREATIVE & EXPLAIN WHY)
Section Nine:
You are to compose original poems using the provided formats. Be as descriptive as possible in your writing.
1. Emotion Poem: Choose any emotion you wish to write about.
_______ is (Color) __________
Smells like____
Tastes like_____
Sounds like_____
Feels like________
Looks like ________
_______ is _________ (Give a metaphoric statement)
2. Bio Poem:
First name
Four traits that describe you
Sibling of (Son/daughter of)
Lover of (Three people/places/things)
Who feels (Three ideas/emotions/beliefs)
Who needs (Three things)
Who gives (Three things)
Who fears (Three things)
Who would like to see (Three people/places/things)
Resident of (Your city, street or state)
Last name
3. Personality Profile:
I want __________________________________________________________________
I hope __________________________________________________________________
I love __________________________________________________________________
I really dislike ___________________________________________________________
I am most afraid of _______________________________________________________
I want most to be ________________________________________________________
I’m happiest when ________________________________________________________
Things about myself I’ll have to live with _____________________________________
The qualities I most admire in other people ____________________________________
What I want most in a boy/girl friend _________________________________________
I think my boy/girlfriend has a right to expect me to _____________________________
I think marriage is ________________________________________________________
Write about your interests in:
Sports __________________________________________________________________
Hobbies ________________________________________________________________
Favorite type of movie ____________________________________________________
Favorite TV show ________________________________________________________
Favorite music ___________________________________________________________
Magazines read regularly ___________________________________________________
Best book read this year ____________________________________________________
Most admired public figure _________________________________________________
4. I Am Poem
I am ___________________________________________________________________
(two special characteristics)
I wonder ________________________________________________________________
(something you are actually curious about)
I hear __________________________________________________________________
(an imaginary sound)
I see ___________________________________________________________________
(an imaginary sight)
I want __________________________________________________________________
(an actual desire)
I am ___________________________________________________________________
(the first line of the poem)
I pretend ________________________________________________________________
(something you actually pretend to do)
I feel ___________________________________________________________________
(a feeling about something imaginary)
I touch _________________________________________________________________
(an imaginary touch)
I worry _________________________________________________________________
(something that really bothers you)
I cry ___________________________________________________________________
(something that makes you very sad)
I am ___________________________________________________________________
(the first line of the poem repeated)
I understand _____________________________________________________________
(something you know is true)
I say ___________________________________________________________________
(something you believe in)
I dream _________________________________________________________________
(something you actually dream about)
I try ____________________________________________________________________
(something you really make effort about)
I hope __________________________________________________________________
(something you actually hope for)
I am ___________________________________________________________________
(the first line of the poem repeated)
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Section Ten:
What did you learn about yourself from doing this project? (Minimum three paragraphs)
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Final Thoughts:
Good luck with your work! If you require any assistance, or run into a problem, please see me.
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