Curated OER
I am Poem
In this poetry learning exercise, students use the format to write an 'I am' poem about themselves. Students complete eighteen sections for the poem.
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Alex: I Am Poems
Students will write and illustrate I Am poems. An I Am poem is an 18-line, three-stanza poem which students write about themselves, or a real or fictitious character. When all students have presented their poems to their classmates, the...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: A Look at Judith Leyster
Students will identify clues and adjectives to describe Judith Leyster's personality and then develop and refine her characterizations through poetry writing. Using Leyster's monogram as their inspiration, they will then shift the focus...
Can Teach
Can Teach: How to Write an "I Am" Poem
This is a template for "I Am" poetry. Learners will focus on their own characteristics as they create an autobiographical poem.