This "I AM POEM" template provides prompts for the writer to describe characteristics about themselves through short phrases or sentences. The poem follows a repetitive structure where the writer states "I am" something about themselves in each line. They describe what they understand, say, wonder, dream, hear, see, want, pretend, feel, touch, worry, cry and hope for. The prompts aim to help the writer reflect on different aspects of their identity, beliefs, desires, emotions and experiences.
This "I AM POEM" template provides prompts for the writer to describe characteristics about themselves through short phrases or sentences. The poem follows a repetitive structure where the writer states "I am" something about themselves in each line. They describe what they understand, say, wonder, dream, hear, see, want, pretend, feel, touch, worry, cry and hope for. The prompts aim to help the writer reflect on different aspects of their identity, beliefs, desires, emotions and experiences.
This "I AM POEM" template provides prompts for the writer to describe characteristics about themselves through short phrases or sentences. The poem follows a repetitive structure where the writer states "I am" something about themselves in each line. They describe what they understand, say, wonder, dream, hear, see, want, pretend, feel, touch, worry, cry and hope for. The prompts aim to help the writer reflect on different aspects of their identity, beliefs, desires, emotions and experiences.
I understand (something you know to be true) I am (two special characteristics you have) I say (something you believe in) I wonder (something you’re actually be I dream (something you actually dream curious about) about) I hear (an imaginary or actual sound) I try (something you make an effort to I see (an imaginary or actual sight) do) I want (a desire) I hope (something you hope for) I am (the first line of the poem is repeated) I am (the first line of the poem is repeated)
I pretend (something you actually pretend to (scoring: content/message – 15pts. do) delivery/emotions – 15pts. = 30pts.) I feel (something imaginary) I touch (an imaginary touch) I worry (something that really worries you) I cry (something that makes you sad) I am (the first line of the poem is repeated) “I AM POEM” (sample) I am Sensible Oblivious by: Soccerjun 1:25 I am passionate and life-giving I wonder why the worst of times bring out the best in people I hear the voices deep within I see a beautiful life because I never stop wandering I want to live in peace I am passionate and life-giving “I AM POEM” I am Sensible Oblivious I pretend that I am strong for the joys and pains of my life journey I feel renewed, refreshed, and reinvigorated because the Lord has generously gifted me I touch God’s creation that never fails to surprise me I worry a lot but my worries were outdone by my happiness I cry because I don’t deserve the pains and betrayal but God’s love is so perfect I am passionate and life-giving “I AM POEM” I am Sensible Oblivious
I understand that I have to wait because if
waiting is pain then pain is worth having I say I lose our humanity now when we care more for our material possessions than our neighbors I dream a lot because I have seen so much, endured so much, and loved so much I try to go alone and follow my quest without looking back I hope I can find my special purpose here on earth and I can love… ‘til the last drop I am passionate and life-giving Things to remember” Find time to be alone and immerse yourself or reflect the qualities you have before making/doing this activity. Write a poem about yourself. Follow the given template or guide. DEADLINE: December 8, 2021 11:59PM. (Scoring: content/message – (15pts.); Organization, choice of words, spelling – (15pts.) = 30pts. *Scoring Rubric/criteria is based on the modified rubric for POEM in the next slide. Rubric