I am Poem Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: W.2-3.3

Core Standard

It is very difficult to encourage students to be critical about themselves and the future that awaits them. This type of activity helps kids begin to form their identity. Reflecting on yourself is a very difficult activity for just about all people at any age. Students at this age are much less banged up and have a great deal of for their own future. Poems can change everything because they tend to be a calming art. An I Am Poem is very personal and requires that children put a serious level of effort into their work to better understand themselves and the art of poetry. This series of worksheets will do a tremendous amount of effort to help your students express their in most thought towards their sense of being.

I am Poem Worksheets To Print:

Start Off - We get started telling us where you are and where you want to go.

Having Hope - What do you hope, wish, wonder, and more?

I am Mad Libs - This is just like the classic activity.

My Qualities - For some children, a few of these descriptions may be far fetched.

Thoughtful - What are your main ideas with this?

Senses - Describe how you use these sense in your work.

Deep Thoughts - What has you worried and what do you regret?

Rainbows - Put your head in the clouds for a bit.

I Am a Person Who... - These are slightly higher level thoughts for students to explore.

Even Deeper - Some younger kids may need a few of words described to them.

Honest? - These are things that most kids will fib about.

Contractions - All of these descriptions either are contractions or could be.

My Story - Tell us all about yourself in this fill in story. It only takes about a dozen words to complete.

Here is Me - Draw a picture of yourself. Then complete the poem.

I Wanna - Explore what your youngsters wish to be. What are their hopes and dreams?

How To Encourage Students to Talk About Themselves


Encouraging students to talk about themselves is important for two funamental reasons:

 

- To make children self-aware

 

The more they talk about themselves, the better they understand their own feelings and emotions. Self-awareness boosts their confidence and turns them into good decision-makers in life. Moreover, it helps them build and maintain strong relationships with others. Technology and the way in which it has changed the way in which communicate and gather information have made kids completely at a loss in this area. This helps our youngsters grow as people.

 

- To understand our students better

 

Knowing what kids think about themselves can help teachers understand why they behave in certain ways. Understanding the personalities of students helps teachers establish appropriate learning strategies for them. Most children feel shy and reluctant to open up in classrooms. Here is a list of effective strategies that encourage kids to talk about themselves.

 

1. Try the 'Write & Share' Activity

 

This strategy has been tried and tested by teachers all around the world.

 

Ask the students to write down two or three things they like about themselves. Walk around the class to see if they need a push. Some of them might feel confused about what to write; help them through suggestions like, 'I am a good reader' or 'I help my friends.' After they are done writing, tell them to share the list with the class. They will feel confident while highlighting positive things about themselves.

 

2. Help Students Explore Their Emotions

 

As a teacher, you have to help kids identify and label their own feelings. Once they understand how they feel, they can talk about themselves more comfortably.

 

- For Younger Students

 

Introduce them to basic emotions like happiness, sadness, surprise, and anger. Give them some emoji-stickers that illustrate each emotion, and let them paste an emoji-sticker in a journal every time you describe a certain situation in the class.

 

- For Older Students

 

Older children can record their feelings in the emotion journal at the end of the day or week. The kids that are not interested in writing can sketch out their feelings instead.

 

3. Make Small Groups for Discussions

 

Some children might feel intimated to talk about themselves in front of the whole class. You can divide the class into small groups to make the discussion more comfortable. There is a higher chance of students opening up when fewer people are involved. They can then build up the courage to speak to the whole class gradually.

 

4. Earn the Trust of Your Students

 

Don't expect a child to open up right from the start.

 

Children take time to open up to people. By forcing them to talk about themselves, you are just pushing them away more. They need time to figure out if you are a safe space. To earn their trust, keep the following points in your mind:

 


- Be sensitive to the emotional needs of each student.


- Appreciate their efforts in class; let them know that you believe in them.


- Show interest in whatever they say.


- Be patient with the children who simply refuse to speak up.