AUTO - BIO POEM

Pattern:

Line 1: Your first name only
Line 2: Four adjectives that describe you
Line 3: Son/daughter of __
Line 4: Lover of (name three things-phrases work best)
Line 5: Who feels (name three)
In the following sections, writer may name as many as they like.
Line 6: Who finds happiness in __
Line 7: Who needs __
Line 8: Who gives __
Line 9: Who fears __
Line 10: Who would like to see __
Line 11: Who enjoys __
Line 12: Who likes to wear __
Line 13: Resident of (city or neighborhood)
Line 14: Your last name only

Example:

Jennifer
Tall, slim, blonde, and bouncy
Daughter of John and Nancy
Lover of fancy clothes, chocolate of any kind, and good movies
Who feels tired on Monday mornings, energetic on Saturdays, and sad at times
Who finds happiness in special friends, a sunrise, and going on long vacations
Who needs a hug every now and then, help with homework, and a phone in my room
Who gives the dog a bath every week, 100% effort in all my studies
Who fears high bridges, snakes, and violence
Who would like to see Paris, Tom Cruise in person, and my parents win the lottery
Who enjoys swimming, spending time in my room alone, and music of all kinds
Who likes to wear jeans and sweatshirts, formal evening gowns, and high-heeled shoes
Resident of Temple Terrace
Blake

I Am Poem
(courtesy of Susan)

This time it's easier to start with an example:

I am a lively young lady.
I wonder why everyone can't be a friend.
I hear the voices of my classmates around me.
I see children talking and laughing.
I want peace among us all.
I am a lively young lady.

I pretend to be a peacemaker.
I feel happy when everyone smiles.
I touch a friend's hand longingly.
I worry that I'm not good enough.
I cry about injustice.
I am a lively young lady.

I understand when someone feels burdened.
I say everything will be all right.
I dream about peace in the world.
I try to do my part.
I hope to bring out the best in everyone around me.
I am a lively young lady.

Here is the pattern:

I am ____
I wonder____
I hear____
I see _____
I want ____
I am (same as first line)

I pretend ____
I feel ____
I touch ____
I worry ____
I cry ___
I am (same as first line)

I understand __
I say ____
I dream ____
I try ____
I hope ____
I am (same as first line)

My Name is _____

My name is ____.
The name I should be called is ____ because _______.
The animal that is inside of me is a _____ because _______.
What's in my heart is _________ because __________.
The sound I like is _________.
The sound I dislike is ___________.
The smell I love is _________.
The smell I don't love is _______.
I love to touch __________.
I don't love to touch __________.
I love the taste of __________.
The taste I don't love is ________.
Something I like to look at is ________.
I don't like to see _________.
My favorite memory is _______.
My favorite thing in the whole world is _______.

An example follows:

My name is Jessie.
The name I should be called is "Ballerina girl," because I love ballet.
The animal that is inside of me is a teddy bear, because I'm so cuddly.
What's in my heart is my family, because I love them.
The sound I like is a large cheering crowd.
The sound I dislike is a fingernail running down a chalkboard.
The smell I love is freshly baked bread hot from the oven.
The smell I don't love is my sweaty sneakers.
I love to touch my baby brother.
I don't love to touch the crusty top of the catsup bottle.
I love the taste of pepperoni pizza.
The taste I don't love is warm milk.
Something I like to look at is a sunset on the beach.
I don't like to see anyone get hurt.
My favorite memory is going to New York City with my family.
My favorite thing in the whole world is my computer.

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