Instructions: Think of an artifact that represents a place that is special to you.

Remember, an
artifact is something that you can touch -- it is tangible, not abstract. Use the template (page 2)
and complete the poem. Incorporate your artifact in one of the lines. Highlight the line where you
have incorporated your artifact.

Submit the completed poem to the D2L Assignment Folder (due 1/17)

Definition of terms:
1. Personify - to describe something using human characteristics (e.g. the tree branches touched
the sky)
2. Natural item - something from nature
3. Family name - Typically, a family last name. (Some of my family names are: Edmiston, Bedea,
and Morris)
4. Line - Refers to a line of poetry. The following example poem has four lines:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
Sugar is sweet
And so are you.

Where Im From (Template)

I am from that hard brick
from the bright yellow Sand pyramid and the Glass Eiffel Tower
I am from the joyful castle of wonders
and the kitchen of happiness
I am from the fruitful Palm tree
whose fruits are my Family
I am from the handle of truth and the stereo of happiness
from Aal Ramlah and Dogeim
(a family name) (another family name)
I am from the Anger of the desert and
(a family trait or tendency) (another family trait or tendency)
and from Generosity of the land
from the Patience of many generotions
I am from Tomah and Jaser

from Mofatah and Mogadad

from the discovery of oil in my country
and from the helper of the poor

and from the Red colored toy car with the Blue tires
I am from those moments from the joyful castle of wonders