Students create a biographical poem using individual personality traits, emotions, and actions and share with the class.
Objectives
- Cognitive: Students will be able to identify and communicate personal traits and characteristics.
- Affective: Students will develop positive self-concept about unique traits, recognizing and accepting the diversity of peers.
Materials
Journals, writing utensils
Teacher Prep
Prepare a Bio Poem to share with students as an example.
Exercises
Time | Activity | Notes |
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1 min |
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Remind students that each poem will be different. |
15 min |
Line 1: Your first name Line 2: Four words that describe you Line 3: Relative of… Line 4: Loves… Line 5: Who feels… Line 6: Who needs… Line 7: Who gives… Line 8: Who fears… Line 9: Who would like to see… Line 10: Resident of… Line 11: Your last name Collect student bio poems to hang within the classroom. Optional: As a follow-up activity, ask students to read their poems aloud or to decorate their bio poems before they are displayed. |
Have line prompts and suggestions visible to all students on a worksheet or a board in front of the class.
Reinforce students’ feelings of worth and uniqueness by celebrating individual differences. |
9 min |
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Remind students that these poems are a snapshot in time, likely to change over time. |
Teacher Reflection
How did you feel after the activity? Did students participate and seem engaged?
Remember to ask the students to share their feedback on the activity: What went well? What suggestions do they have for making the activity better? Think about what you might do differently next time.
Emotional Intelligence Tips
- Assist students in brainstorming their personal characteristics.
- Remind students that they will be asked to share their poems.
- Encourage students to be respectful, open, and reserve judgment.