I Am Poem - Poetry Project

Creating an "I AM" Poem

Objective: Students will write and illustrate I Am poems.
An I Am poem is an 18-line, three-stanza poem which students write about themselves, or a real or fictitious character.
When all students have presented their poems to their classmates, the poems will be compiled in a booklet and shared with others. We will also display a copy of the poems in the main hallway. Your "I am" poem should looks like this:

I AM - (in word art)
I am (two special characteristics you have)
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 repeated)
I pretend (something you actually 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 really make an effort about)
I hope (something you actually hope for)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)


Microsoft Word Formatting for Poem:

• Include a page border - make sure the border represents the theme of your poem
• Include WordArt - The word art must be creative, and customized to fit your topic
• Insert a photo of yourself - the photo must be taken in class using a digital camera and uploaded into your poem
• The poem must be centered and one page
• Include heading and center title of poem
• Double space your poem after you finish typing it.

Be as creative as possible! Have fun with this project

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

What's Going on?

Do worksheet: Black History Scavenger Hunt 104 or 101.. afterwards
for a fun activity, Go to Wordle at http://www.wordle.net/ and create a "word cloud" using your name, and some characteristics about you.
Directions:
Go to http://www.wordle.net/
click on: Create
Type your name in 5 times.
Type 10 words that describe you.
Type the word that describes you the most 2 times.
Click Go.
You can email your wordle to yourself. Do not print today, we will print later.

Evaluation Question for today: What does Black History Month Means To You.? Give a short summary from your essay assignment.

Fact Monster Internet Scavenger Hunt

Hello Students,

Here is your assignment for the day.
Warm-Up
New Typing Website!!! http://www.byteback.org/typing/index.php
Complete lessons #1 and Lesson #2.
Or go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

Fact Monster Internet Scavenger Hunt

Go to www.factmonter.com to find the answer to each question. Use the search box and use only factmonster.com. Remember to use your internet search skills to find the answers within Fact Monster. When you are finished, go back to the typing websites for more practice.

1. J. K. Rowling patterned one character in the Harry Potter books after herself. Who was that character?
2. In which U.S. state is San Jacinto Day celebrated each April 21?
3. What is the deadliest insect on Earth?
4. What is the name of the largest island on Earth?
5. Aspirin is often used to lower fever and ease body pain. Today, aspirin is made in factories by combining chemicals. But many years ago aspirin was derived from nature. From what was it made back then? Circle the correct response: fish - wheat - bark from the willow tree
6. Into which ocean -- the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific Ocean -- does the Amazon River of South America empty?
7. In Greek mythology, Argus was a monster with as many as 100 eyes. When Hermes killed Argus, Hera used his eyes on the tail feathers of her bird. What kind of bird received Argus's eyes?
8. The first rock 'n' roll record to become widely popular was a 1955 hit song by Bill Haley and the Comets. What was the name of that song?
9. Which ocean is found along much of Africa's eastern coast?
10. Columbus's first voyage to the New World set sail on August 3, 1492. The explorers sailed in three ships -- the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Which of those three ships did Columbus command himself? 11. What is the population of the largest city in Arizona?

Blog Question!!

Using complete sentences, describe and name 3 other things or ways that you can use Factmonster.com.

1968.. Black History!

7th and 8th Graders..
Describe a major event in black history from the year 1968. Responses to the post is worth one homework grade. Responses are due by Tuesday, February 8, 2011.

hint.. Use your google search skills to find black history events from 1968.

Welcome 2nd Semester Technology Students

Welcome to a new semester at William Hall Academy. It is my hope that you will learn as much as you can in this class. I would love to learn more about you. So tell me. Tell me something about you and what you would like to learn while in this class. You can also tell me what you already know about technology. Responses to this post is worth one homework grade.