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Phase 1.4: “I Am From” Poem

NAME: _____________________________

DATE: _____________

I Am From

I am from my headphones, sneakers and journal,

I am from Latino culture, good music and

joyful summers spent outdoors in community

I am from making empanadillas in the kitchen with my grandmother

I am from “tell me who you go with and I will tell you who you are,”

From “kindness makes the world a better place”

I am from the PR even if it is far from me now

I am from one dollar pizza slices and slushies

And people watching in the park

I am from power and resilience

Mentee Connection

Your mentor will be able to see your poem from their account. Share with your mentor:

How did you feel writing your “I Am From” Poem?

Writing this poem made me feel _____ because ____.

For this “I Am From” poem:

  • Circle any words you don’t know

  • Underline any parts you can relate to

  • Star any parts you really like