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Let’s Write an “I Am” Poem!

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Page 1: Let’s Write an “I Am” Poem!. Here’s how it works… The beginning of each line is provided for you. Finish each line in a complete sentence. You can choose

Let’s Write an “I Am” Poem!

Page 2: Let’s Write an “I Am” Poem!. Here’s how it works… The beginning of each line is provided for you. Finish each line in a complete sentence. You can choose

Here’s how it works…

• The beginning of each line is provided for you. Finish each line in a complete sentence.

• You can choose to tie all of your lines into a theme, or you can choose to make them more random.

• Your poem can be serious or funny.

Page 3: Let’s Write an “I Am” Poem!. Here’s how it works… The beginning of each line is provided for you. Finish each line in a complete sentence. You can choose

For Example:I Am

I am a frog freak who loves to cross stitch.

I wonder who will become the first woman president.

I hear chocolate calling my name.I see Marvin the Martian aiming his gun

at me. I want to visit Australia.I am a frog freak who loves to cross

stitch.

I pretend my dog Smokey is still alive.I feel his soft fur tangled in my fingers.I touch the hand of the poet Robert

Frost.I worry that I will run out of words to

express myself.

I cry during sad movies.

I am a frog freak who loves to cross stitch.

I understand that my actions affect others.

I say everyone deserves a chance to succeed.

I dream of walking through Shakespeare’s London.

I try to give gifts from the heart.

I hope for a world without violence.

I am a frog freak who loves to cross stitch.

Page 4: Let’s Write an “I Am” Poem!. Here’s how it works… The beginning of each line is provided for you. Finish each line in a complete sentence. You can choose

Now You Try!I Am

I am (2 special characteristics).

I wonder (something you actually wonder about).

I hear (a sound you hear, an imaginary sound, or a future sound you hope you’ll hear).

I see (something you see now, an imaginary sight, or a future sight you hope to see).

I want (something you really want).

I am (repeat line 1).

I pretend (something that you actually pretend or pretend will happen in the future).

I feel (it can be emotional feelings or something you feel physically).

I touch (something you can touch now or dream of touching in the future).

I worry (something that you worry about).

I cry (something that makes you very sad – seriously or silly).

I am (repeat line 1).

I understand (a life lesson or knowledge you have that others may not have).

I say (what you would like to say to the world or your personal motto).

I dream (a current or future dream for your life).

I try (something you work really hard at).

I hope (something you hope for).

I am (repeat line 1).