Fill in columns 2, 3, and 4 on this chart:
Four Columns to Make Your Own Poem.
1. Re-read the lines from the poem in each row of the first column.
2, In
the second column, say what the poet has described about her
family or upbringing. What details has she put in these specific lines?
[
For hints on what kinds of things to include in this column, see the headings in Linda Christensen's article.]
3. Then go to the third column and make a similar list of things from your life and memories.
4. After
you have analyzed the entire poem, "Where I'm From," go to the fourth
column to write your own poem like this one. Be sure to include the
many details, language, and lists from your third column in your poem.
5. Read
more poems like "Where I'm From" to get more ideas.
