By Myself Poem
SEL Domain(s): Self-confidence
Grades: 3-8
*Lesson may need to be modified to meet the specific needs of students
Description:
Students will read Eloise Greenfield's poem "By Myself" and then create their own "I am" poems, building a list of words and phrases that describe who they are. Younger students can draw a picture instead of writing.
Generate a list of words and phrases that describe themselves.
Shape that list into an "I am" poem (or picture).
Share a line from their poem aloud and offer appreciations to peers.
Materials
Copy of "By Myself" by Eloise Greenfield (in her book Honey, I Love and Other Poems)
Chart paper or whiteboard for the brainstorm
Paper for each student
Pencils, crayons, markers
Optional: a posted copy of the original poem for students to reference while writing
