Make certain you have at least begun your Biopoem...
Handouts can be found in the make-up folder in the classroom, or you may print the assignment straight from this post.
You do not have to finish your poem for homework--there will be time in class tomorrow to finish writing your poem.
This assignment is worth 20 pts.
BIOPOEM
Below you will find step-by-step instructions on how to create a biopoem. This form of poetry is made to be fun as well as quite simple! Completing this poem will help us get to know one another. After the guide below, is an example of a biopoem I completed myself.
Use this as a guide if you’d like:
Line 1 Your first name only
Line 2 Four traits that describe you
Line 3 Sibling of… (and/ or daughter/ son of…)
Line 4 Lover of…(3 people, things, or ideas)
Line 5 Who feels…(3 things)
Line 6 Who needs…(3 items)
Line 7 Who gives…(3 items)
Line 8 Who fears…(3 items or ideas)
Line 9 Who would like to see…(3 items)
Line 10 Resident of (your city); (your street name)
Line 11 Your last name only
EXAMPLE:
Jessica
Humorous, sarcastic, individualistic, creative
Daughter of Jeffrey and Valerie; sister of Jonathan and Emily
Lover of Starbucks Coffee, traveling, and music
Who feels excited for the new school year, disappointed for summer to end, and happy to have a great family
Who needs laughter, to take weekend road trips, and “Indie” Rock
Who gives compassion, feedback, and candy to enthusiastic students
Who fears the dark, outer space, and failure
Who would like to see Stacy Dragila pole vault (in person), The Penguins win the Stanley Cup, and all of Europe
Resident of Sewickley
Cooper
