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Writing a bio-poem is a great way to have young scholars go below the surface and reflect on who or what has made them who they are. Check out this richly detailed lesson that provides step-by-step directions for crafting a bio-poem.
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Instructional Ideas
- Remind class members about how to craft appropriate feedback
- Save and laminate copies of several bio-poems that include feedback to use as examples
- Have class members create and decorate a frame for their poem that illustrates what others know about them, while the bio-poem includes information that others may not know
Classroom Considerations
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Pros
- Poets may choose to write a bio-poem about themselves or a literary or historical figure that interests them
- Includes examples of bio-poems
Cons
- None