I AM POEM: Esperanza Rising

TASK: Write an I Am poem from Esperanza's point of view. Be sure to follow the direction for topics of each stanza.

POEM FORMAT

Format for an "I Am" Poem

First StanzaI am (two special characteristics about person)
I hear
I see
I want
I am (first line of the poem repeated)

I wonder

Second Stanza
I feel
I touch
I worry
I cry
I am (first line of poem repeated)

I pretend

 

Third Stanza
I say
I dream
I try
I am (first line of poem repeated)

I understand

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU INCLUDE IN THE POEM?

First Stanza

• Information and thoughts about Esperanza's life in Mexico
• Information and thoughts about Esperanza's family
• Information and thoughts about the Mexican Revolution

Second Stanza

• Information and thoughts about Esperanza's life in the migrant camp
• Information and thoughts about the Great Depression
• Information and thoughts about her life as a Mexican farm laborer

Third Stanza

• Esperanza's personal setbacks
• Her growth as a character
• Her sources of strength and encouragement