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POETRY "I am" Poems
"I am" poems are Free Verse poems that E.L.A. teachers often use to teach their students the ease and the joy of writing free verse poetry. Here is an example:

I Am I am a mom, wife, teacher, friend, advocate for social justice.

I wonder why so many children go without food, shelter, good health, and a good education.

I hear the sounds of children crying when they are hungry, when they are homeless, when they cannot learn.

I see a future where all children have food, shelter, and the education they deserve.

I want to be a positive role model to my all of my children.

I am a mom, wife, teacher, friend, advocate for social justice.

I pretend everything is going to be OK.

I feel sad that the children I teach struggle to read, to write, to add, to subtract.

I touch their hearts and minds to help them learn.

I worry my students will not feel successful in our competitive world.

I cry when my students feel stupid, dumb, different, and unworthy.

I am a mom, wife, teacher, friend, advocate for social justice.

I understand change takes time.

I say: YOU ARE THE BEST! I say: GO FOR IT! I say: OF COURSE YOU CAN DO IT!

I dream my students will find self-worth, individual success, and happiness.

I teach my students self-confidence, strength, and independence.

I hope they come to know their inner excellence!

I am a mom, wife, teacher, friend, advocate for social justice.

Students enjoy writing about themselves. They enjoying sharing aspects of their lives with their teacher and classmates. "I am" poems are an excellent way to get students to enjoy and connect with poetry.