I AM poem

Today in Social Studies we wrote first person accounts using the I AM poem format. We wrote these poems as if we were African Americans during Reconstruction having to deal with the Black Codes. I cannot wait to post these writings! Here is the format if you would like to write an I AM POEM at home!

http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/iampoem.htm

I am (two special characteristics)

I wonder (something you are actually curious about)

I hear (an imaginary sound)

I see (an imaginary sight)

I want (an actual desire)

I am (the first line of the poem restated)

I pretend (something you pretend to do)

I feel (a feeling about something imaginary)

I touch (an imaginary touch)

I worry (something that really bothers you)

I cry (something that makes you very sad)

I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

I understand (something you know is true)

I say (something you believe in)

I dream (something you actually dream about)

I try (something you make an effort to do)

I hope (something you actually hope for)

I am (the first line of the poem repeated)