Name:_____________________________________

English 3 at SMHS
8-10 September 2015
Wiley

Period:_______

I Am Poem Project

Directions:
1. Write a poem about yourself. The poem must include each of the following:
Imagerysensory descriptions (see, smell, feel, hear, taste)
Figurative language (at least three typessimile, personification, metaphor, hyperbole, etc.)
Words that signal a specific Toneuse words and phrases to convey your tone
2. Present the poem orally to the class.
3. Write at least one paragraph to explain the use of words and the intent or purpose for using the
language. Answer the question: What meaning did you, as the poet or writer, hope to convey or
reveal?

This is a project grade. Happy creating and writing, young poet!

Assignment

Due Date

Poetry Reading or Recitation*

Sept. 10th and 11th
Final Typed, Printed &
September 11th
Published Poem on White Paper
Written Explanation
September 11th

Grade
Project: 100 points
Application: 50 points
Application: 50 points

* Extra Credit for reciting the poem!

I Am Poem format

I am (Name)

I am (two special characteristics)
I wonder (something you are 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 depressed, despairing, or sorrowful)
I am (first line of the poem repeated)

I understand (something you know to be true)
I say (something you believe in)
I dream (something you make an effort to achieve)
I try (something you -hope to accomplish)
I am (first line of the poem repeated)

I Am Poem Format

I am (Name)

I am (two special characteristics)
I wonder (something you are 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 depressed, despairing, or sorrowful)
I am (first line of the poem repeated)

I understand (something you know to be true)
I say (something you believe in)
I dream (something you make an effort to achieve)
I try (something you -hope to accomplish)
I am (first line of the poem repeated)

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