Objective:  I can write a poem with figurative language.

Bell:  On a separate paper with your heading, write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences that describes two of your favorite activities.

Activities:

1.  Read this side of the worksheet:  “Poems By You About You.”

2.  Explain in your own words the difference between “imaginary” and “actual” sights and sounds.  For this assignment, “imaginary” means something that cannot possibly happen.  A “hundred mustangs” could actually stomp in the Arabian desert.  It is not imaginary.

3.  Read the back side of the worksheet with the dolphin image.

4.  On your paper with the paragraph about favorite activities, write an “I Am” poem by using the formula given on the back side of the worksheet.  It is not a free-write.  The formula guides you into using poetic images like metaphors and personnifications.

5.  Rewrite your poem on blank copy paper.  Draw and color an image that illustrates the theme of your “I Am” poem.  Ensure that this image is on the same side as the poem.