Guided Notes on Writing a

‘Where I’m From’ Poem

Name: __________________

What is a ‘Where I’m From’ Poem?

● Write what comes to mind when reading Ella George Lyon’s Poem. It does
not need to be about the poem’s structure, theme, or any literary element
(although it can be). Just write the first thing you think of below:

● It is a poem that tells the reader about the life of the poet.

○ It is NOT about ____________. Rather, it is about __________ and

__________ that make a person who they are.

○ What was the concept or thing that Ms. Mandy’s poem focused on?
Answer below.

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How to Write Your Own Poem:

● Circle the correct answer. The poem's should be/have:

○ Long Short

○ 10 Stanzas total 5 stanzas total

○ Lengthy with descriptions Short & Concise Imagery

● What is Rule #4 for writing your own poem and why is it so important
within and outside this unit? Answer below.

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Let’s see your drawing skills… complete the chart

below!

1. 2.

Draw a picture for each of

the 5 senses that should be
used throughout your poem!
(Order does not matter)

3. 4. 5.