“ I Am”

WALT: Use descriptive and metaphorical language to express thoughts and ideas about ourselves.

What do I do?

In this task you will be asked to complete up to 3 stanzas (paragraphs) of a poem.

These poems are called “I Am” poems.

These poems are different than others, because they DON’T need to rhyme (although if they can if you want to challenge yourself!)

Try to think of the most creative ways to express these ideas. They seem simple, but dig deeper.

First Stanza

I am…

I see…

I feel…

I hear…

I want…

I am… (Repeat first line of poem)

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Second Stanza

I am a…

I have…

I am from…

I believe…

I worry…

I hope…

I am… (Repeat first line of poem)

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Third Stanza

I wonder…

I dream…

I pretend…

I understand…

I am… (Repeat first line of poem)

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