“I Am” Poem



“I Am” Poem

For this assignment you are to write an “I Am” poem, following the format below. Included on the back is my personal example to help in the creation of your individual poem. After you have completed your final draft on the paper provided, please draw pictures/symbols which enhance your poem. All pictures should be colored! We will share your poems with the class and display them in the commons.

Format

I am (two special characteristics you have)

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 repeated)

I pretend (something you 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 sad)

I am (the first line of the poem)

I understand (something you know is true)

I say (something you believe in)

I dream (something you actually hope for)

I try (something you make an effort about)

I hope (something you actually hope for)

I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

Example:

I am a caring teacher who loves watching movies and reading books.

I wonder if I will ever have the opportunity to appear in a film.

I hear the voices of my students when they share their ideas about books and movies.

I see potential in all my students to achieve their dreams.

I want to bring literature to life for my students

I am a caring teacher who loves watching movies and reading books.

I pretend to know everything, when sometimes I don’t.

I feel the pressure of ensuring that all my students are successful and work to their full potential.

I touch the papers turned in by my students and hope they connected with our authors and stories.

I worry that my students will let their fears and bias get in the way of their learning.

I cry when I am unable to reach a student.

I am a caring teacher who loves watching movies and reading books.

I understand that I will not be able to convince everyone to love reading.

I say “find your true passion and nurture it”.

I dream about the futures of my students.

I try to be the best teacher I can be and read as often as I can.

I hope to continue teaching and find contentment in my job.

I am a caring teacher who loves watching movies and reading books.

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