I Am From

This week we dove into speaking about our identities through imagery, story, and metaphor. We began with an inspiration poem about asking the world to notice us, and then dove into writing about ourselves. We shared our rough drafts with each other, seeking feedback on the mental imagery, sense of story, and beautiful language we used to craft our poems. The revision process took us through many drafts trying to create lines that spoke about our true selves while leaving the reader curious to discover the story. Below are two samples of all the stunning poems written. Be sure to ask your 5th grade author to share theirs.