N. Writing

N. Writing
 Subject(s):
Language Arts/Writing (composition)

 Overview: This activity was developed for teachers participating in the Wisconsin Writing Project. It works for me when used with K-12 teachers; they have found it useful with most students at most grade levels. It's especially fun in the beginning of the year when we all need to get to know each other.

 Purpose: It this lesson, the writer analyzes self to provide an introduction to the rest of the class.

 Objectives: To analyze, to inform, to introduce.

 Resources/Materials: paper and pencil (Teacher needs to write his/her autobiopoem in advance of the class.)

 Activities and Procedures: Students write an eleven line autobiopoem after hearing/seeing the teacher's model.

 Tying It All Together: Set up an example of an autobiopoem.


Line 1: Your first name Nancy
Line 2: Four descriptive traits Honest, caring, curious, energetic
Line 3: Sibling of... Sister of Kenneth
Line 4: Lover of (people, ideas) Laughter, learning, challenge
Line 5: Who feels... Joy when traveling
Line 6: Who needs... Sunshine every day
Line 7: Who gives... Friendship, encouragement, and smiles
Line 8: Who fears... Pain, hunger, and the end of summer
Line 9: Who would like to see... Contentment for all living things
Line 10: Resident of (your city) Phoenix
Line 11: Your last name Haugen