Where I'm From
School: Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
City/State: Queens, NY
Grade(s): 6
Format(s): Poem
Subject(s): English Language Arts
Type(s): Poetry
Writing Assignment Description
The assignment is a personal "I Am From" poem, detailing their personal lives and cultural roots, highlighting sensory language.
How This Writing Can Be Useful
- Excellent example of descriptive language
- Highlights a type of poem that is commonly used in schools
- Inspirational model that a teacher can use to stimulate discussion