Poem: I am From

Where are You From?

When getting to know someone new, we often ask them, "Where are you from?" But what does their answer really tell us about their life?

Using George Ella Lyon's poem as inspiration, write your own "I am from" poem. You may also view the poet's multimedia presentation of her poem.

George Ella Lyon's poem uses sensory details to describe the important people, places, and things that influenced her life.  In this student version of the poem, the focus is on certain challenges the poet has faced and his dream for the future.

1.  Use the I am From Poem scaffold as a guide to writing your own "I am from" poem. There are many other versions of the poem on Youtube if you need further inspiration. (Please use your earbuds when listening from your own Chromebook.)

Your poem will be shared with the class on your personal blog.                                                                 2.  Revise your "I am from" poem by adding sensory language that will bring the images to life in the mind of your reader. Please highlight your revisions so that the teacher can see the additions you made.

3.  Linecatcher: Please listen to a partner read their complete poem. With your partner, decide on a most
excellent line from the poem that includes a sensory detail. Copy that line. Tell who the author is.

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